# Jab vs Boxing Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jab at none against Boxing Timer's 1. Jab also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Boxing Timer's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Jab against 5.0 for Boxing Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Timer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jab ships an update every 4 days, Boxing Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jab | Boxing Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jab-boxing-trainer/id6760632499/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-shadow-coach/id6788214618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duc Anh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885426915) | [Yacine Kahlis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884933899) |

## What reviewers say

### Jab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jab-boxing-trainer/id6760632499)

This app guides you through boxing workouts with voice-called combos and a round timer. Track your punches per minute and progress through 15 distinct training sessions, from beginner basics to advanced camp routines. It's designed for effective training without distractions.

**Highlights:** Voice-guided combo callouts, 15 boxing workouts, Round timer with boxing bells, Punch tracking (punches per minute), Offline functionality, Progress tracking and personal records

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Boxing Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-shadow-coach/id6788214618)

This app provides a customizable round timer for combat sports and HIIT workouts. It features hands-free voice control, randomized combo callouts from a virtual coach, and adjustable settings for rounds, rest, and alerts. The app is designed for use during intense training sessions.

**Highlights:** Hands-free voice control, Randomized coach combo callouts, Customizable round and rest times, Adjustable alerts and sounds, Full-screen color options, Pre-set workout modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Punch Clock Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jab free?

Jab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boxing Timer free?

Boxing Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jab or Boxing Timer?

Jab and Boxing Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Jab or Boxing Timer have ads?

Boxing Timer shows ads; Jab does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jab or Boxing Timer?

Jab ships an update every 4 days, and Boxing Timer weekly. Most recently, Jab was updated on October 6, 2026 and Boxing Timer on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*