Comparison

Shadow Timer vs Boxing Coach

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Timer

Features
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Take your boxing training to the next level with the ultimate boxing timer app. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fighter, our app helps you master your rounds, combos, and rest intervals - all in one place. Why you’ll love it: Customizable Timer - Set rounds, rest periods, and total workout length to match your style. Combo Training - Pre-set or create your own punch combinations to improve speed, technique, and coordination. Workout Flexibility - Train anywhere, anytime, with routines built for all skill levels. Voice Cues & Sounds - Stay focused without watching the screen. Whether you’re training for fitness, competition, or just to feel stronger, this app is your corner coach in your pocket. Every second counts - make every round count too. Get ready, step into the ring, and train like a champion.

About

Boxing Coach

Features
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Choose a boxing workout. Put your phone down. Follow the coach. Boxing Coach turns your iPhone into an audio coach for heavy-bag workouts and shadowboxing. Pick a coach-built session or set up your own rounds, then follow live punch combinations, movement, defense, bells, and recovery cues. COACH-BUILT WORKOUTS β€’ Browse curated sessions in the Workouts tab β€’ Filter by playlist, skill level, or workout duration β€’ Preview every round and combination before the bell β€’ Start with JAB BUILDER in the Learn to Punch playlist β€’ Finish each coach-built workout with a guided breathing cool down TRAIN HANDS-FREE β€’ Voice-guided punch combinations and on-screen calls β€’ Adjustable rounds, round length, recovery, and coaching pace β€’ Heavy-bag or shadowboxing sessions based on your equipment β€’ Movement and defense cues that keep every round active BUILD YOUR OWN ROUNDS β€’ Choose Basic or Medium coaching for free β€’ Set round length, rest, total rounds, and coaching pace β€’ Train in heavy-bag or shadowboxing mode β€’ Use the simple round timer when you want to call your own combinations FREE TO START. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED. β€’ Recommended workouts based on your experience, goal, and available time β€’ Local workout history, streaks, progress, and share cards β€’ Post-workout feedback that tunes your next session WORKOUTS THAT ADAPT After each session, tell Boxing Coach whether it felt too easy, just right, or too hard. Your next standard workout changes one variable at a time so you can keep progressing at your pace. PROGRESS WITH ONE-TIME PREMIUM Premium is an optional lifetime purchase with no recurring charge. It unlocks Advanced and Pro coaching levels. Sign in before purchasing or restoring so lifetime access stays linked to your Boxing Coach account. TRAIN YOUR WAY Use Boxing Coach at home or in the gym for cardio, conditioning, combination practice, and focused solo rounds. Set reminders only when you choose. Guest workout history stays on your device. Sign in to sync your workout history with your account. Boxing Coach does not measure punch power, technique, or heart rate. Punch totals count issued coaching calls, and calories are estimates. Train within your ability, use suitable space and equipment, and consult a qualified professional before beginning a new exercise program when appropriate. The localized Premium price and final purchase details are shown by the App Store before confirmation. Terms of Use: https://boxing-coach.netlify.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://boxing-coach.netlify.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Shadow Timer4 screens
Boxing Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Timer at none against Boxing Coach's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Boxing Coach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shadow Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Shadow Timer versus Boxing Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow TimerBoxing Coach
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManuel Matosevickaran bangia

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Boxing Coach

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Shadow Timer free?
Shadow Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boxing Coach free?
Boxing Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Timer or Boxing Coach have ads?
Neither Shadow Timer nor Boxing Coach shows ads.

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