# The Bag Buddy vs Boxing Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Bag Buddy at none against Boxing Timer's 1. The Bag Buddy also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Bag Buddy against 5.0 for Boxing Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Bag Buddy | Boxing Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bag-buddy/id6762319334/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-shadow-coach/id6788214618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raphael Tangorra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893807362) | [Yacine Kahlis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884933899) |

## What reviewers say

### The Bag Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bag-buddy/id6762319334)

This app provides hands-free heavy bag training for boxers and Muay Thai fighters. It calls out combinations aloud, allowing users to focus entirely on their workout without needing to look at their phone. Choose your discipline, set your rounds, and select a mode for a guided training session.

**Highlights:** Spoken combination callouts, Configurable round timers, Multiple training modes, Apple Health integration, Session history tracking, Daily training reminders

**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 The Bag Buddy free?

The Bag Buddy 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, The Bag Buddy or Boxing Timer?

The Bag Buddy and Boxing Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do The Bag Buddy or Boxing Timer have ads?

Boxing Timer shows ads; The Bag Buddy does not.

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