Comparison

Boxing Timer Prof vs Tabata Timer

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

Head to head
About

Boxing Timer Prof

This app provides a flexible timer for boxing training, allowing customization of round and rest times. It includes preparation and round signals, and can be used for other interval training sports. Advanced features allow sensor-based control without removing gloves.

Highlights
  • Customizable round and rest times
  • Preparation, start, and end signals
  • Periodical signals within rounds
  • Accelerometer/proximity sensor control
  • Support for Muay Thai, MMA, Tabata, CrossFit
  • Customizable sound options
Features
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Boxing! It is live! This application serves to count boxing rounds. It will help you to train at home. Timer is very flexible, you may set time for every round and rest separately. It includes the preparation signals, the start and end of the round signals, as well as periodical signal inside the round. The timer can also be used for other sports such as muay thai, mma, tabata, crossFit etc. You can operate the button "Fight!" using the accelerometer or proximity sensors, without removing boxing gloves. Also you can choose some own sounds. The application is used by such the professional coach as Aemando Guzman from "Lite-It Up Boxing Team", seen a lot of champions in his gym.

About

Tabata Timer

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Users can create custom routines with adjustable work/rest times, sets, and cycles, and receive voice cues. It functions as a background companion to keep you focused during training.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • HIIT and Tabata training support
  • Adjustable work and rest times
  • Set and cycle configuration
  • Interval naming
  • Background operation
  • Voice cues
Features
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Become better, faster, and stronger — together with Tabata Timer for Workouts! A simple yet powerful HIIT and Tabata timer for cardio, CrossFit, and any high-intensity training. Beginners can start with one tap, while advanced users get full control over every interval. Create custom workouts: adjust work and rest times, sets, and cycles; add interval names, background music, and voice cues. The app runs smoothly in the background, supports vibration, music ducking, and much more. More than just a stopwatch — your personal workout partner that keeps you focused, motivated, and on track anywhere — at home, in the gym, or outdoors. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Boxing Timer Prof4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabata Timer at 98% against Boxing Timer Prof's 32%. Tabata Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 21). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Boxing Timer Prof sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Boxing Timer Prof's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxing Timer Prof ships an update every 6 weeks, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boxing Timer Prof versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing Timer ProfTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (21 ratings)4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews98.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings219.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksim PipkinOleksandr Serhiienko

Customer experience

Boxing Timer Prof

All ratings21 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative58.8%

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,173 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,706 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

Bugs and requests

Boxing Timer Prof

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tabata Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workouts not saving properly
  • Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
  • Occasional freezing or restarting of device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to name and save more workouts in free version
  • Option to add exercise images or videos
  • Sync workouts across devices
  • Customizable sounds and alerts
  • Workout history and progress tracking

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Boxing Timer Prof

One-time1
  • Disable ads$3.99
5 purchases

Tabata Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$1.491 Month
  • Premium$2.993 Months
  • Premium$4.496 Months
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  • Premium$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Boxing Timer Prof free?
Boxing Timer Prof is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boxing Timer Prof or Tabata Timer?
Tabata Timer is rated higher. Boxing Timer Prof averages 3.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 4.9 from 9.2K ratings.
Do Boxing Timer Prof or Tabata Timer have ads?
Both Boxing Timer Prof and Tabata Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Boxing Timer Prof or Tabata Timer?
Boxing Timer Prof ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tabata Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Boxing Timer Prof was updated on September 30, 2026 and Tabata Timer on October 1, 2026.

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