PunchLab vs Shadow Boxing App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PunchLab
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PunchLab — Punch & Kick Force Meter PunchLab turns your iPhone into a professional punch and kick force meter, giving boxers, martial artists and trainers instant feedback on strike power and technique. How it works Secure your iPhone to the punching bag using an armband, tape or stretch band. PunchLab uses the phone's built-in accelerometer to detect each impact and calculate the force in Newtons, along with the angle of the strike from the ideal hitting axis. Three training modes Power Mode — measures and announces the force of each individual strike as you train Speed Mode — counts how many strikes you land in a set time period Time Mode — records how long it takes to reach a target number of strikes Solo and Two-Phone modes Use PunchLab on a single iPhone attached to the bag, or pair two iPhones via Bluetooth — one on the bag as the Sender, one with the trainer as the Receiver — for real-time coaching from ringside. Training feedback Force reading in Newtons for every strike Strike angle showing how straight and true each punch lands Hit count and session averages Visual gauge and bar chart updated in real time Optional spoken readout of force and angle after each strike Session logging Every session is logged with a full hit-by-hit table showing force, angle and timing. Logs can be emailed directly from the app for ongoing performance tracking. Unlock email reporting A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the ability to email session logs, perfect for trainers tracking multiple athletes over time.
Shadow Boxing App
This app transforms your iPhone into an interactive boxing training experience. Use your body as the controller to punch, slip, and block visual targets. It offers customizable workouts, progress tracking, and a unique boxing timer, all without needing extra equipment.
- Augmented reality boxing training
- Body as controller
- Customizable workout combinations
- Tempo-based training
- Gesture-controlled boxing timer
- Defensive movement training
- Workout tracking and history
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BOXING. TURNED INTO A GAME. AR Boxing turns your iPhone into an interactive boxing training experience. Set down your phone, step into frame, and use your body as the controller. Punch, slip, roll, block, and react to visual targets while your iPhone tracks your movement. Whether you're throwing your first jab or already train regularly, AR Boxing gives you a new way to practice, move, and stay consistent. INTERACTIVE BOXING WORKOUTS Your body is the controller. Follow visual targets through punches, combinations, and defensive movements. Train jabs, crosses, hooks, uppercuts, body shots, slips, rolls, blocks, and more. NEVER WONDER WHAT TO TRAIN NEXT Start with Basic Training and progress into combinations, defense, timing, and rhythm. Already box? Jump into more advanced training or create exactly what you want to work on. BUILD YOUR OWN COMBOS Build the workout you actually want. Combine punches, defensive movements, rests, repetitions, and tempo into custom boxing drills. Build it. Save it. Train it. TRAIN AT YOUR PACE Start slow. Build the movement. Turn up the tempo when you're ready. Use tempo-based training to work on combinations and rhythm at a pace that works for you. STOP TAKING OFF YOUR GLOVES AR Boxing includes a dedicated boxing timer you can control with boxing gestures. Set your phone down and train on the heavy bag. When the round ends, return to camera range and use punch gestures to control your timer instead of trying to tap small buttons while wearing boxing gloves. Keep your gloves on. Keep training. PUNCH. SLIP. ROLL. REACT. Boxing isn't only about throwing punches. AR Boxing incorporates defensive movements including slips, rolls, and guard movements into interactive training sessions. MAKE EVERY ROUND COUNT Track your workouts, scores, achievements, personal bests, and training history. Build consistency. Beat your previous performance. Keep showing up. TRAIN WITH INTENT AR Boxing detects your interaction with training targets. You decide how you perform the movement. Throw the real punch. Return to guard. Move with control. Quality over shortcuts. YOUR CAMERA. YOUR WORKOUT. AR Boxing uses the iPhone front camera for on-device movement tracking. Body tracking is processed on your iPhone. Workout video is not uploaded for movement analysis. No account is required. No wearable sensors. No headset. No special tracking equipment. Just your iPhone and your next round. Privacy Policy https://arboxing.app/privacy/ Terms of Service https://arboxing.app/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PunchLab at 16.6 against Shadow Boxing App's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. PunchLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shadow Boxing App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | PunchLab | Shadow Boxing App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | John Harvey | Timothy Sison |
In-app purchases
PunchLab
- Unlock Email Reports$2.99
Shadow Boxing App
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Yearly$39.991 Year
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