Comparison

Shadow Boxing Workout vs TempoBell

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

Head to head
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

About

TempoBell

Features
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TempoBell is a fast, visual round timer for boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, bag work, sparring, and interval training. Choose a preset and start. Large color-coded phases, precise wall-clock timing, original bell sounds, haptics, and lock-screen controls keep you moving without staring at the screen. CORE TIMER • Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, and Quick Burn presets • Custom rounds, work, rest, preparation, and warning times • Accurate timing across screen locks and interruptions • Music-friendly audio cues and haptics • Live Activity controls and home-screen quick starts • Local workout history and shareable session cards TEMPOBELL PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Unlimited named routines • Per-round names, timing, warning, and colors • Pace cues, final countdown, and three original sound packs • Complete history and training trends • Watch workouts, wrist haptics, heart rate, and Health workout saving No account, ads, analytics, or subscription. Your routines and history stay on your devices. Health access is optional. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shadow Boxing Workout4 screens
TempoBell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Boxing Workout at every 4 days against TempoBell's every 2 weeks. Shadow Boxing Workout also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadow Boxing Workout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TempoBell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Boxing Workout ships an update every 4 days, TempoBell every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shadow Boxing Workout versus TempoBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow Boxing WorkoutTempoBell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGdbR Bogner MaerklAsharaf Ali

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

TempoBell

One-time1
  • TempoBell Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Shadow Boxing Workout free?
Shadow Boxing Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TempoBell free?
TempoBell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Boxing Workout or TempoBell have ads?
Neither Shadow Boxing Workout nor TempoBell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Boxing Workout or TempoBell?
Shadow Boxing Workout ships an update every 4 days, and TempoBell every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Boxing Workout was updated on October 16, 2026 and TempoBell on October 3, 2026.

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