# ROUNDS vs Shadow Boxing Workout Coach

The clearest difference is rating: ROUNDS at 5.0 against Shadow Boxing Workout Coach's 4.6. ROUNDS also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Shadow Boxing Workout Coach's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ROUNDS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Shadow Boxing Workout Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ROUNDS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively.

ROUNDS ships an update every 2 weeks, Shadow Boxing Workout Coach weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ROUNDS | Shadow Boxing Workout Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rounds-boxing-training/id6768492704/reviews)** | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-boxing-workout-coach/id6790769715/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wasted Rabbits](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894406379) | [SORIN ENE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842888261) |

## What reviewers say

### ROUNDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rounds-boxing-training/id6768492704)

This app transforms shadow boxing into a convenient, equipment-free workout. It uses your phone's camera to track punches, count reps, and monitor pace, offering various training modes and progress tracking. Share your workout summaries and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Real-time punch detection, Rep counting and pace tracking, Multiple training modes (Free Spar, Challenge, Reflex, etc.), Workout session history and progress tracking, Shareable workout summaries and videos, Game Center integration for leaderboards

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spar Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Spar Pro | $39.99 | per year |


### Shadow Boxing Workout Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-boxing-workout-coach/id6790769715)

This app transforms your phone into a boxing gym, using your front camera to track punches and defensive moves. Engage in various training modes, from learning individual techniques to performing complex combos and shadowboxing. It offers a full-body cardio workout that feels like a game, suitable for beginners and apartment living.

**Highlights:** Real punch detection, Learn mode for techniques, Fight combos, Shadowboxing with grading, 1v1 opponent challenges, Progress tracking (levels, streaks, calories)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StrikeLab Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| StrikeLab Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| StrikeLab Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ROUNDS free?

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

### Is Shadow Boxing Workout Coach free?

Shadow Boxing Workout Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ROUNDS or Shadow Boxing Workout Coach?

ROUNDS is rated higher. ROUNDS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Shadow Boxing Workout Coach averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do ROUNDS or Shadow Boxing Workout Coach have ads?

Neither ROUNDS nor Shadow Boxing Workout Coach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ROUNDS or Shadow Boxing Workout Coach?

ROUNDS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shadow Boxing Workout Coach weekly. Most recently, ROUNDS was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shadow Boxing Workout Coach on October 31, 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.*