Free Boxing Round Timer for iPhone
The simple, ad-free timer for boxing rounds, sparring, and bag work
Why you need a boxing round timer
Boxing training is built around timed rounds. Whether you are hitting the heavy bag, working the speed bag, shadow boxing, or sparring, you need a timer that tells you when each round starts and ends. A standard boxing round is 3 minutes of work followed by1 minute of rest, but this varies by skill level, discipline, and training goal.
Most boxing timer apps are cluttered with ads, bell sound effects you cannot turn off, or subscriptions to unlock basic features. Box Timer is different — it is completely free, has no ads, and lets you configure exactly the rounds you need.
Why Box Timer for boxing?
- Custom rounds — Set any round length, rest period, and number of rounds. 2-minute rounds for beginners or 3-minute rounds for competition prep.
- Loud audio cues — Clear beeps at round transitions and during the last 3 seconds of rest so you are ready when the next round starts.
- Works with your music — Timer beeps play alongside your playlist without interrupting it. Keep your training music going.
- Large, readable display — See your time from across the gym. Rotate to landscape for a full-screen timer you can mount on a shelf or prop against the wall.
- Workout history — Every session is saved. Pin your favorite round setup and reload it with one tap.
- No ads, no cost — No banner ads between rounds, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. Just a timer.
How to set up a boxing round timer
- Open Box Timer and tap Edit Timer
- Select Interval as the timer type
- Set Rounds to 12 (or your desired number)
- Set Work to 3 minutes and 0 seconds
- Set Rest to 1 minute and 0 seconds
- Turn on Countdown for a 10-second warning before the first round
- Tap Save, then Start
See the full guide:How to set an interval timer with both work and rest time
Common boxing round formats
| Format | Work | Rest | Rounds |
|---|
| Professional boxing | 3 min | 1 min | 12 |
| Amateur boxing | 3 min | 1 min | 3 |
| Muay Thai | 3 min | 2 min | 5 |
| Beginner bag work | 2 min | 1 min | 6 |
| Speed rounds | 1 min | 30s | 10 |
All of these can be set up in Box Timer using the interval timer mode.
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