Comparison

BoxBell vs Ringforge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BoxBell

Features
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BoxBell is your all-in-one timer for boxing, martial arts, and fitness training. Designed for fighters and athletes of all levels, it gives you the precision and focus you need to push through every workout. With clear bell sounds, customizable rounds, and smart features, BoxBell feels like having your own corner coach in your pocket. Features: Custom Round Timer – Set the exact duration of rounds and rests. Multiple Training Modes – Perfect for boxing, MMA, kickboxing, HIIT, and circuit training. Audio Cues – Classic boxing bell sounds to start and end rounds. Background Mode – Timer keeps running even if you switch apps or lock your screen. Easy Controls – Start, pause, and reset with a single tap. Configurable Cycles – Choose the number of rounds and repetitions you need. Tablet Support – Works on both iPhone and iPad. Simple & Intuitive Design – Focus on training, not on settings.

About

Ringforge

Features
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Ringforge is a boxing round timer for MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, sparring and heavy bag training. Start rounds in seconds with presets, custom round and rest times, clear bells, countdowns and training history. Set up your timer once and reuse it whenever you train. Create profiles for different workouts, adjust round length, rest time, preparation time and total rounds, then start your session with one tap. What you can do with Ringforge: - Start boxing, MMA and Muay Thai rounds fast - Use ready-made profiles or create your own - Customize round time, rest time and preparation time - Keep your training rhythm with countdowns and round transitions - Track completed and unfinished sessions - Review your training history - Follow streaks, achievements and basic training statistics - Use light mode or dark mode for your training setup Use Ringforge for: - Boxing rounds - Muay Thai training - MMA sessions - Kickboxing workouts - Sparring rounds - Heavy bag training - Fight-style interval workouts - General round-based conditioning Ringforge keeps the timer simple: set your rounds, start training, and keep your session history in one place. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.exerlyze.com/ringforge/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BoxBell4 screens
Ringforge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BoxBell at none against Ringforge's shown. BoxBell also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BoxBell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Ringforge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoxBell ships an update weekly, Ringforge every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BoxBell versus Ringforge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxBellRingforge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB19 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNicolas PapajorgeExerlyze UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BoxBell

Subscriptions1
  • Boxbell PRO$0.991 Month
1 purchases

Ringforge

One-time1
  • Ad-free Ringforge$0.99

Questions

Is BoxBell free?
BoxBell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ringforge free?
Ringforge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BoxBell or Ringforge have ads?
Ringforge shows ads; BoxBell does not.
Which is updated more often, BoxBell or Ringforge?
BoxBell ships an update weekly, and Ringforge every 5 weeks. Most recently, BoxBell was updated on September 8, 2026 and Ringforge on September 8, 2026.

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