# Boxing Timer vs ShadowCoach Boxing

The clearest difference is rating: Boxing Timer at 5.0 against ShadowCoach Boxing's 4.0. Boxing Timer also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). ShadowCoach Boxing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxing Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ShadowCoach Boxing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxing Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Timer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boxing Timer ships an update weekly, ShadowCoach Boxing every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Timer | ShadowCoach Boxing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-shadow-coach/id6788214618/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowcoach-boxing/id6792245431/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yacine Kahlis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884933899) | [Michael Frankland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879521324) |

## What reviewers say

### Boxing Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-shadow-coach/id6788214618)

This app provides a customizable round timer for combat sports and HIIT workouts. It features hands-free voice control, randomized combo callouts from a virtual coach, and adjustable settings for rounds, rest, and alerts. The app is designed for use during intense training sessions.

**Highlights:** Hands-free voice control, Randomized coach combo callouts, Customizable round and rest times, Adjustable alerts and sounds, Full-screen color options, Pre-set workout modes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Punch Clock Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


### ShadowCoach Boxing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowcoach-boxing/id6792245431)

Transform your device into an AI boxing coach. It tracks your movements, counts punches, measures speed, and corrects your form in real-time with spoken feedback. Train at home with various modes and personalized plans, all while keeping your data private on-device.

**Highlights:** AI-powered form correction, Real-time punch counting and speed measurement, Live skeleton tracking via camera, Multiple training modes (Freestyle, Fight, Defense, Coach), 4-week personalized training plans, On-device processing for privacy, Apple Health and Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShadowCoach Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| ShadowCoach Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Timer free?

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

### Is ShadowCoach Boxing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxing Timer or ShadowCoach Boxing?

Boxing Timer is rated higher. Boxing Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ShadowCoach Boxing averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Boxing Timer or ShadowCoach Boxing have ads?

Boxing Timer shows ads; ShadowCoach Boxing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boxing Timer or ShadowCoach Boxing?

Boxing Timer ships an update weekly, and ShadowCoach Boxing every 3 days. Most recently, Boxing Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and ShadowCoach Boxing on October 1, 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.*