PunchPOW vs Rounds Interval Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PunchPOW
This app offers structured boxing, kickboxing, and HIIT training with customizable routines and pre-made workouts. It features a clear, bold timer and hands-free Siri control for seamless home or gym sessions.
- Customizable boxing, kickboxing, and HIIT workouts
- Pre-made workout routines
- Bold, easy-to-read round timer
- Big Screen mode for visibility
- Siri voice control for hands-free operation
- Sound and haptic cues for rhythm
- Workout progression tracking
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Step into the ring with PunchPOW — the high-intensity boxing round timer and audio corner coach designed to push your limits on the heavy bag, in shadowboxing, and during sparring drills. Whether you are hitting the bag at home, training in the gym, or coaching a fighter, PunchPOW delivers the timing precision, audio feedback, and structured routine variety you need to stay sharp. LIVE AUDIO CORNER COACH & COMBO CALLOUTS Never wonder what punch to throw next. PunchPOW features an interactive audio coach that calls out authentic boxing combinations as you strike. • Dynamic combination callouts announced at your chosen cadence (Slow, Medium, Fast). • Real-time visual tracking highlights each spoken punch word-by-word with large, athletic typography readable from across the room. CUSTOM COACH VOICES & CADENCE SLIDERS Customize your corner team to fit your training style: • Multiple voice profiles with crisp regional accents (US, UK, Australian). • Precision Voice Speed slider to fine-tune how quickly callouts are delivered. • Callout Cadence slider to adjust recovery intervals between combination flurries. PRECISION BOXING ROUND TIMER • Configurable round lengths, rest durations, and warmup/preparation counts. • Clear round start, 10-second warning, and round end bell sounds. • Bold, full-screen stage design with phase-reactive color changes that keep you aware of round status at a glance. CURATED COMBAT WORKOUT LIBRARY • Professionally structured routines for Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. • Full segment breakdown showing rounds, combination sequences, and rest periods. • Create and save unlimited custom presets tailored to your training goals. HANDS-FREE SIRI SHORTCUTS Keep your gloves on. PunchPOW integrates with Siri Shortcuts so you can start, pause, resume, and skip rounds completely hands-free using voice commands. PRIVACY FIRST & NO SIGN-UP REQUIRED No account setup, no passwords, and no tracking. Open the app, set your rounds, and start punching. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vuqtran88.github.io/punchpow-privacy/
Rounds Interval Timer
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The simplest, most beautiful round timer for fighters and athletes. Whether you're shadow boxing, hitting the heavy bag, or crushing a HIIT workout, Boxing Timer keeps you focused with a clean interface that stays out of your way. INTUITIVE DESIGN • Swipe to set rounds, work time, and rest time in seconds • Large, readable display visible from across the gym • Visual "drain" effect shows time remaining at a glance • Tap to pause, tap again to resume SOUNDS THAT WORK • Realistic boxing bell signals round start and end • Countdown beeps for the final seconds • Audio works even when your phone is face-down BUILT FOR TRAINING • Screen stays awake during workouts • Works in background - switch apps without losing your timer • Haptic feedback on every interaction • Save custom templates for your favorite workouts PRESET TEMPLATES • Boxing: 12 rounds, 3 min rounds, 1 min rest • Thaibox: 6 rounds, 3 min rounds, 1 min rest • Blast: 10 rounds, 20 sec rounds, 20 sec rest • Create unlimited custom templates PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE • 8 stunning color themes: Cherry, Forest, Ember, Ocean, Rose, Arctic, Honey, and Minimal • Track your workout history • No ads, no subscriptions, no account required Perfect for: → Boxing & Kickboxing → Muay Thai & MMA → HIIT & Tabata → CrossFit WODs → Jump rope intervals → Strength training rest periods Download now and start training smarter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rounds Interval Timer at none against PunchPOW's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. PunchPOW sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Rounds Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
PunchPOW ships an update weekly, Rounds Interval Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PunchPOW | Rounds Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vu Tran | Hieu Vu |
In-app purchases
PunchPOW
- PunchPOW+ Monthly$0.991 Month
- PunchPOW+$9.99
Rounds Interval Timer
No in-app purchases
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