Comparison

ROUNDS vs Punch Counter

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

Head to head
About

ROUNDS

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
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ROUNDS turns your iPhone into a live punch counter and round timer for shadow boxing and conditioning. On-device camera tracking counts punches and supported movements while you train. No bag, wearable, or Apple Watch required. PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN. START TRAINING. ROUNDS handles the timer, punch count, transitions, and spoken guidance so you can focus on the work. BUILT AROUND YOUR WEEK Tell ROUNDS your goal, experience, and how many nights you can train. You get a fight card with your rounds, training days, and a first milestone, plus optional reminders scheduled on your phone. TRAIN YOUR WAY • Start My Rounds: One tap starts your plan. No setup. • Free Spar: Boxing rounds with live punch counting, pace, round length, and rest. • Custom Session: Mix Free Spar, conditioning, Freestyle, and Rest blocks in any order with time or rep targets. Repeat for up to 24 rounds with a subscription. • Endurance: Keep punching and track total output and pace. • Repeat Workout: Start again with the exact setup from a past session. CONDITIONING Push-ups, Squats, Squat Jumps, Burpees, Jumping Jacks, Jump Rope, High Knees, Lateral Hops, and Butt Kicks are counted live by the camera. Freestyle and Rest are timed. REPLAYS AND AUTO-SAVE Recording is optional and off by default. Save a screen replay, with or without microphone audio. Turn on Auto-save to Photos and your result card and replay save the moment you finish. ROUNDS only asks to add to Photos. It cannot see your library. PUNCH GAMES Reflex, Spar Invaders, and Pad Strike add quick target-based rounds for fun and reactions. TRACK REAL PROGRESS • Session history and weekly attendance • Round-by-round punch output and boxing pace • Conditioning reps and work time • Comparisons between matching workouts • Result cards to save and share • Game Center rankings and friend challenges • Fight Night design in dark and light TRY ROUNDS Complete three Free Spar or Custom Sessions of up to three rounds before choosing a subscription. The practice round in onboarding doesn't count. Eligible users can start a free trial. Pricing, billing, and trial details are shown before purchase. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Pose analysis and punch detection happen on your device. No account required. ROUNDS does not collect camera footage, pose data, microphone content, or names for analytics. ACCURACY Counts are training estimates, not official scoring. Lighting, framing, angle, and speed affect accuracy. For best results, stand 6 to 8 feet back, keep your body visible, and use a simple background. Train in a clear space and stop if you feel pain or discomfort. Make every round count. Privacy Policy: https://www.wastedrabbits.com/products/rounds-shadow-boxing#privacy Terms of Use: https://www.wastedrabbits.com/products/rounds-shadow-boxing#terms

About

Punch Counter

Features
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How many punches can you throw in 10 seconds? PunchCounter turns your iPhone or iPad into a boxing punch counter. Stand 2–3 meters in front of the camera, tap Start, and throw your fastest punches. The app watches your body pose in real time, counts every punch, and beeps on each hit so you can keep your eyes on your target — not on the screen. HOW IT WORKS • Tap Start and get into position during the countdown. • Punch as fast as you can for 10 seconds — every detected punch beeps. • When time is up, the app announces your result out loud in English: "You made 20 punches." • See your score on the result screen, then repeat and try to beat it. BUILT FOR TRAINING • Big on-screen counter readable from across the room. • Live skeleton overlay shows what the camera sees. • Works in portrait and landscape. • Beeps and the voice announcement play even with the silent switch on, so the session always gives you feedback. PRIVATE BY DESIGN All pose recognition runs entirely on your device using Apple's Vision framework. Video is never recorded, stored, or sent anywhere. No account, no ads, no tracking, no data collection. WHAT YOU NEED • A device with an A12 Bionic chip or newer is recommended for smooth 30 fps counting (works on older devices with a warning). • Enough space to stand 2–3 meters from the camera. • iOS 17 or later. Grab your phone, set it against a wall, and find out how fast your hands really are.

Screenshots

ROUNDS4 screens
Punch Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Punch Counter at none against ROUNDS's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ROUNDS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Punch Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ROUNDS versus Punch Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterROUNDSPunch Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWasted RabbitsAlexey Novikov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ROUNDS

Subscriptions2
  • Spar Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Spar Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Punch Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ROUNDS free?
ROUNDS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Punch Counter free?
Punch Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ROUNDS or Punch Counter have ads?
Neither ROUNDS nor Punch Counter shows ads.

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