Comparison

StrikeMetric 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

StrikeMetric

This app transforms your wrists into a performance tracker for boxing. It analyzes every punch, providing real-time data on speed, power, and type. Track your progress across various training modes with detailed session history.

Highlights
  • Real-time punch metrics
  • Punch speed and power tracking
  • Six punch type identification
  • Hand balance and combo analysis
  • Fatigue and KO Index monitoring
  • Session history and trends
  • Shadow boxing, bag work, sparring modes
Features
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StrikeMetric turns your wrists into a data lab. Pair two custom sensors — one per hand — and get real-time metrics on every punch you throw: speed, power, punch type, hand balance, tempo, and more. WHAT YOU TRACK - Punch count, speed, and peak power - 6 punch types: Jab, Cross, Lead Hook, Rear Hook, Lead Uppercut, Rear Uppercut - Hand balance and combo index - Fatigue progression and KO Index - Session scoring — YOU vs YOU SESSIONS - Shadow boxing, bag work, and sparring modes - Built-in round timer - Full session history with trends NO SUBSCRIPTION. No cloud required. Your data stays on your device. Compatible with StrikeMetric sensors only.

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

StrikeMetric4 screens
Shadow Boxing App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StrikeMetric at none against Shadow Boxing App's 2. StrikeMetric also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Shadow Boxing App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price and review sentiment 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 App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. StrikeMetric asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StrikeMetric holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Boxing App has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StrikeMetric ships an update every 2 weeks, Shadow Boxing App every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
StrikeMetric versus Shadow Boxing App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrikeMetricShadow Boxing App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings119 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSIORA SIATimothy Sison

Customer experience

StrikeMetric

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shadow Boxing App

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StrikeMetric

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shadow Boxing App

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is StrikeMetric free?
StrikeMetric is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Boxing App free?
Shadow Boxing App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StrikeMetric or Shadow Boxing App?
StrikeMetric is rated higher. StrikeMetric averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shadow Boxing App averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.
Do StrikeMetric or Shadow Boxing App have ads?
StrikeMetric shows ads; Shadow Boxing App does not.
Which is updated more often, StrikeMetric or Shadow Boxing App?
StrikeMetric ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shadow Boxing App every 6 days. Most recently, StrikeMetric was updated on November 5, 2026 and Shadow Boxing App on October 31, 2026.

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