Comparison

Mirror Delay vs Shadow Boxing App

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

Head to head
About

Mirror Delay

Features
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See the move you just made. Mirror Delay is a simple delay mirror for training. Open the app, allow the camera, and watch your movement a few seconds later — built for athletes, dancers, martial artists, and anyone improving their form, without recording a full video to review later. Free: - Delay mirror (front camera) - Choose your delay, from 1 to 30 seconds - No account, no sign-up Mirror Delay Plus adds tools for building a better practice setup: - Two-Device Mirror — one device is the camera, the other is the display - Landscape — hold your device sideways for a wider view - Interval Timer — hear a sound at each delay interval while you train - Zoom — zoom in for detail (rear 0.5× ultra-wide supported) - Flip — switch between the front and rear cameras Mirror Delay does not require an account. Your camera view stays on your device unless you use Two-Device Mirror to show it on another nearby device. Mirror Delay Plus is an auto-renewable subscription. Choose monthly or yearly (with a 14-day free trial); the price is shown on the App Store and in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://kaoru811.github.io/mirror-delay/terms Privacy Policy: https://kaoru811.github.io/mirror-delay/privacy

About

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.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality boxing training
  • Body as controller
  • Customizable workout combinations
  • Tempo-based training
  • Gesture-controlled boxing timer
  • Defensive movement training
  • Workout tracking and history
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Mirror Delay3 screens
Shadow Boxing App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mirror Delay at 17.0 against Shadow Boxing App's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Mirror Delay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mirror Delay versus Shadow Boxing App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirror DelayShadow Boxing App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKaoru OkamotoTimothy Sison

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mirror Delay

Subscriptions2
  • Mirror Delay Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Mirror Delay Plus Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Shadow Boxing App

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Mirror Delay free?
Mirror Delay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Boxing App free?
Shadow Boxing App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mirror Delay or Shadow Boxing App have ads?
Neither Mirror Delay nor Shadow Boxing App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mirror Delay or Shadow Boxing App?
Mirror Delay ships an update every 6 days, and Shadow Boxing App every 6 days. Most recently, Mirror Delay was updated on November 5, 2026 and Shadow Boxing App on October 31, 2026.

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