Comparison

Interval Timer vs Shadow Boxing Workout

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

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About

Interval Timer

Features
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Your ultimate workout companion for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, and any interval-based workout. Designed to be simple, powerful, and distraction-free — so you can focus on your training, not your phone. Set up your workout in seconds. Customize every detail of your interval timer with just a few taps: set your Work and Rest durations, number of Exercises, Rounds, and Round Reset time. The app instantly calculates your total workout time so you always know what you're getting into. Stay focused while you train. A bold, full-screen countdown with a circular progress ring keeps you on track. Always know which phase you're in — Work or Rest — along with your current exercise, round, and total time remaining. Audio cues alert you to every transition so you never have to glance at the screen. Track your consistency. The built-in Workout History tracks your Total Workouts, Total Time, and current Streak. A color-coded calendar lets you see your training days at a glance, and tapping any date reveals a detailed breakdown of every session — including work/rest intervals, exercises, and rounds. Build the habit. Watch your streak grow day by day. Nothing beats seeing a wall of green on your calendar. Why you'll love it: - Clean, intuitive dark-themed interface - Fully customizable Work, Rest, Rounds, Exercises & Round Reset - Large, glanceable timer with circular progress indicator - Audio cues for seamless hands-free transitions - Pause, resume & skip controls mid-workout - Workout history with calendar view & daily streaks This app offers subscription plans. If you choose to subscribe, your payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. https://sites.google.com/view/polyhootprivacypolicy/privacy-policy https://sites.google.com/view/polyhootprivacypolicy/Terms

About

Shadow Boxing Workout

Engage in an addictive rhythm boxing workout that combines music, cardio, and boxing training. Punch to the beat to improve timing, coordination, and burn calories with fun, fast-paced sessions at home.

Highlights
  • Rhythm boxing workouts
  • Music-driven sessions
  • Effective cardio fitness
  • Workout anytime, anywhere
  • Track your progress
  • Adjustable for all fitness levels
Features
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Turn your phone into an interactive shadowboxing trainer. BeatBoxing is a rhythm-based shadowboxing app that uses your phone’s front camera to track your movements. Punch to the beat of real music, hit targets on screen, and turn boxing training into an interactive rhythm game — no boxing equipment, punching bag, controller, or wearable required. Whether you want to practice shadowboxing at home, improve your timing and coordination, or simply make cardio more fun, BeatBoxing gives you an interactive way to train with music. Shadowbox to the Beat Train with music-driven boxing sessions where every punch follows the rhythm. Practice jabs, crosses, hooks, and combinations while improving your timing, coordination, speed, and endurance. Camera-Based Motion Tracking Your phone is all you need. Place it in front of you and the front camera tracks your movements while you train. No smartwatch, motion sensors, controllers, or additional equipment required. Boxing Without Equipment Practice boxing at home without a punching bag or boxing gear. BeatBoxing is designed for quick shadowboxing workouts wherever you have enough space to move. A Boxing Rhythm Game That Makes You Move BeatBoxing combines shadowboxing with the instant feedback of a motion-controlled rhythm game. Hit targets, follow the music, build streaks, and challenge yourself to improve your performance. Cardio Through Shadowboxing Get your heart rate up with fast-paced boxing sessions. Shadowboxing combines upper-body movement, footwork, coordination, and cardio training in a workout that feels more like a game. Train at Your Own Level Choose a difficulty that fits your experience. Whether you are new to shadowboxing or already comfortable with boxing combinations, you can adjust your training to match your level. Track Your Progress Follow your performance over time, improve your scores, and stay motivated to keep training. Workout Anytime, Anywhere Train at home or wherever you have space to move. No gym, punching bag, boxing gloves, or special hardware needed — just your phone. Turn shadowboxing into a rhythm game, train with music, and make boxing workouts more interactive. Start your next shadowboxing session with BeatBoxing. Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Shadow Boxing Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Interval Timer at 13.0 against Shadow Boxing Workout's 15.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Shadow Boxing Workout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 2 days, Shadow Boxing Workout every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Interval Timer versus Shadow Boxing Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerShadow Boxing Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPratik KhomaneGdbR Bogner Maerkl

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions1
  • PRO ACCESS$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99
3 purchases

Shadow Boxing Workout

Subscriptions2
  • Pro monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access To Premium Features$49.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Boxing Workout free?
Shadow Boxing Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or Shadow Boxing Workout have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Shadow Boxing Workout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Shadow Boxing Workout?
Interval Timer ships an update every 2 days, and Shadow Boxing Workout every 4 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Shadow Boxing Workout on October 6, 2026.

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