Comparison

Session vs Boxing Brain

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

Head to head
About

Session

This minimalist timer is designed for focused interval training. Quickly set work, rest, and round durations for boxing, HIIT, and circuit workouts. Stay on track with clear countdowns and audio cues.

Highlights
  • Simple round timer interface
  • Adjustable work, rest, and rounds
  • Optional warm-up timer
  • Audio bells for round cues
  • Clear countdown display
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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SESSION is a minimalist interval timer designed for real training. No clutter. No complicated setup. Just start your rounds and focus on the workout. Perfect for: • Boxing • Muay Thai • HIIT • Circuit training • Strength intervals • Home workouts SESSION lets you quickly set work time, rest time, and rounds so you can stay focused inside the round. FEATURES • Simple round timer interface • Adjustable work, rest, and rounds • Optional warm-up timer • Audio cues for work and rest intervals • Clear countdown display • Clean, distraction-free design Whether you're training in the gym, garage, or at home, SESSION keeps your workout structured and focused. Start the round. Stay in the round.

About

Boxing Brain

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BoxingBrain is the only training app that pairs real boxing workouts with cognitive brain training — built for fitness boxers and amateur fighters who know the fight is won in your head as much as your hands. TRAIN YOUR BODY - Voice-coached boxing workouts guide you through every round - Built-in round timer for shadowboxing, bag work, and combo drills - Context-aware Today's Session adapts your workout to how you're training right now TRAIN YOUR FOCUS — all 5 games, free every day - Schulte Table — visual scanning under pressure (unlimited, always free) - Reaction Tap — split-second response speed - Stroop Test — focus despite interference, now scored on accuracy AND speed - Combo Memory — pattern recall, ring-style - Number Recall — working memory under load Every brain game is free to try daily. Premium unlocks unlimited plays across all 5. TRACK WHAT MATTERS - Your personal Brain Score (0–100) reflects all 5 games — reachable by every user, free or Premium - Switch between Brain Score and Raw Metrics to see the exact numbers behind it - Dual streak system keeps you consistent on both your physical training and your brain training WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're training at home, prepping for sparring, or just want your workouts to build focus as well as fitness — BoxingBrain gives you one place to track both sides of the game. Free to use, with real value from day one: all 5 brain games, voice-coached round cues, and 1 custom workout, all free. Premium adds unlimited brain game plays, unlimited custom workout creation, full voice move-calling, and complete analytics — with a 30-day free trial on the annual plan. BoxingBrain — where fight training meets brain training. Train Sharp. Fight Smart.

Screenshots

Session4 screens
Boxing Brain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Session at none against Boxing Brain's 3. Session also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Boxing Brain's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Boxing Brain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Session asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Session ships an update every 2 months, Boxing Brain every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Session versus Boxing Brain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionBoxing Brain
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShane LandryJimmy Yeow

In-app purchases

None

Session

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Boxing Brain

Subscriptions2
  • BoxingBrain Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • BoxingBrain Premium Annual1 Month trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • BoxingBrain Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is Session free?
Session is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boxing Brain free?
Boxing Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Session or Boxing Brain have ads?
Neither Session nor Boxing Brain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Session or Boxing Brain?
Session ships an update every 2 months, and Boxing Brain every 2 weeks. Most recently, Session was updated on October 31, 2026 and Boxing Brain on October 31, 2026.

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