Comparison

HIIT vs Boxing Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

HIIT

This app offers short, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that can be done anywhere with no equipment. It provides scientifically proven exercises, custom timer templates, and progress tracking to help users achieve fitness results quickly.

Highlights
  • Short, high-intensity workouts
  • Customizable timer templates
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Calendar and weight tracking
  • Voice and video guidance
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Get our HIIT Workout app to get results FAST! Just 4 minutes of high intensity tabata intervals training will make you sweat and get your heart pumping. Replace long cardio workouts with shorter and more effective HIIT workouts. No equipment needed. Workout anytime,anywhere. No excuses. Features: • Scientifically proven short high intensity workouts to improve your health. • Custom templates so you can build your own timers. • Step by step instructions suitable for beginners and intermediates alike. • Calendar and weight tracker to track your progress. • Voice and video instructions. It's like having a personal trainer in your pocket. • This app is integrated with Apple Health to track your workouts,calories and weight. Free,quick and effective. What are you waiting for? Download the app,and get sweating! 7M - We heart fitness! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS We offer the following auto-renewing subscriptions: $29.99 per year $2.99 per week These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends,the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Use: https://7mfitness.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://7mfitness.com/privacy-policy/

About

Boxing Interval Timer

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various round-based sports and high-intensity interval training. Easily set times and sounds for preparation, rounds, and rest, with visual and auditory alerts to keep you on track during your workouts.

Highlights
  • Configurable sounds and times
  • Set preparation, round, and rest intervals
  • Inner round alerts
  • Color phase indication
  • Blinking warning alerts
  • Multiple custom profiles
  • Screen stays on automatically
Features
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Boxing Interval Timer is a round timer designed for training in any round sport such as Boxing Martial Arts, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Muay Thai, Kick Boxing, BJJ, or for any other round timer needs. It’s simple, modern and effective and works well also for HIIT trainings like TABATA, CrossFit. FEATURES: * Fully configurable sounds & times * Set times & sounds for preparation, round, warning, and rest * Inner round alerts * Color indication of phase * Blinking to alert warning * Screen stays on automatically * Works with screen on, or off * Multiple profiles to select * Create custom profile for different sports * Can be used for TABATA, CrossFit and other HIIT exercises * Easy to use Use the timer for when exercising in the gym, running, doing bodyweight exercises, sprints, high-low intensity cycling, boxing, MMA or other martial arts. Even though it says Boxing Interval Timer, you can use it for your TABATA, HIIT(High Intensity Interval Training), CrossFit or circuit training

Screenshots

HIIT4 screens
Boxing Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

HIIT and Boxing Interval Timer both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of HIIT's written reviews are positive against 59% of Boxing Interval Timer's. HIIT also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. HIIT sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Boxing Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for HIIT against 4.8 for Boxing Interval Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of HIIT's written reviews are positive against 59% of Boxing Interval Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT ships an update monthly, Boxing Interval Timer every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HIIT versus Boxing Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIITBoxing Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (31K ratings)4.8 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings31K — better13K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFast Builder LimitedThang Nguyen

Customer experience

HIIT

All ratings31,065 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.0%

Boxing Interval Timer

All ratings12,775 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative32.2%

User reviews

HIIT

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Variety and flexibility of workouts
  • 🚀 Easy to follow and effective workouts
  • 💪 Workouts challenge users and help them see results
  • 🎨 Good range of difficulty levels
  • ⏱️ Convenient short workout options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some workouts are too easy or repetitive
  • 🔇 Lack of music or audio guidance during workouts
  • 💰 Concerns about paid subscription model
  • 🤔 Lack of modifications or low-impact options

Boxing Interval Timer

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Straightforward app
  • 💡 Customizable timer settings
  • 👍 Versatile for various workouts
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Timer stops when phone is locked or app is in background
  • 🐛 Inaccurate timer when switching apps
  • 🔋 High battery consumption when screen is on
  • 🔔 Lack of customizable sounds/alerts
  • 📢 Excessive ads in free version

Bugs and requests

HIIT

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some videos or links not working
  • Occasional crashes or performance issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to create custom workouts
  • More workout types beyond just HIIT
  • Integration with fitness tracking apps
  • Ability to save favorite workouts

Boxing Interval Timer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Timer stops when switching apps or locking phone
  • Ads interfere with timer functionality
  • Inconsistent timer performance (slowing down, stopping)
  • Inability to close ads or navigate around them

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow timer to run in background
  • Add more sound/alert options (e.g. boxing bell, countdown)
  • Improve ad placement to avoid interrupting workouts
  • Provide more customization options for timer settings
  • Implement tracking features (e.g. total time, weekly progress)

In-app purchases

11 purchases

HIIT

Subscriptions11
  • Lock-in our cheapest price!3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • 7M Pro$2.997 Days
  • Get Yearly Premium!$9.991 Year
Show 8 more
  • Interval Timer Pro + Workouts$12.991 Month
  • Interval Timer X premium7 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • 7M Pro$19.993 Months
  • Get Monthly Premium!$19.991 Month
  • Get Yearly Premium!$19.991 Year
  • Interval Timer X premium$29.991 Year
  • 7M Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Interval Timer Pro + Workouts7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Boxing Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$5.99

Questions

Is HIIT free?
HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boxing Interval Timer free?
Boxing Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HIIT or Boxing Interval Timer?
HIIT and Boxing Interval Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 31K and 13K ratings respectively.
Do HIIT or Boxing Interval Timer have ads?
Both HIIT and Boxing Interval Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, HIIT or Boxing Interval Timer?
HIIT ships an update monthly, and Boxing Interval Timer every 3 months. Most recently, HIIT was updated on September 24, 2026 and Boxing Interval Timer on September 24, 2026.

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