Strike Clock vs Box Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Strike Clock
A round timer designed for use with gloves on, activated by tapping the front camera. It visually indicates round progress with color changes and offers customizable settings for round length, rest, and warnings.
- Glove-activated timer via front camera
- Visual color-coded round progress
- Configurable round length and rest times
- Customizable warning modes
- EUG mode for slowed time perception
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Strike Clock is a round timer that can be activated without taking your gloves off. It senses your glove through the front facing camera, so a tap on the front of your mobile device (over the front camera) starts and stops the timer. The simple counter changes colour from cool to hot, so at a glance you know how far through the round you are. Features: - Timer color lets you see at a glance where you are - blue at the start, yellow at the halfway mark, fading to red at the end. - 'Camera mode' lets you start or pause the timer with your gloves on. - Configurable 'Gloves On' timer gives you time to get ready - Set your round length, rest time and number of rounds - Configurable warning modes: 10 seconds remaining, 20 seconds remaining, halfway through round, or no warning. And now introducing EUG mode, which makes every second last 1.25 seconds. The clock appears the same, but time has been slowed. Great for trainers wanting to squeeze that little bit extra out of 'clock watching' students. This app uses sounds from freesound: Boxing Bell & Boxing Bell 1 by Benboncan (https://www.freesound.org/people/Benboncan/)
Box Timer
This app provides a simple, distraction-free timer designed for intense training sessions like CrossFit, HIIT, and functional fitness. It features a massive, high-contrast display, customizable interval options, and seamless audio cue integration with music apps. All workouts are automatically saved for easy tracking and reuse.
- Massive, high-contrast display
- Supports AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata
- Customizable work/rest intervals and rounds
- Works with music apps, clear audio cues
- Automatic workout history and reuse
- Background operation and screen lock support
- No ads or sign-up required
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SIMPLE TIMER BUILT FOR SERIOUS TRAINING Box Timer brings the power of a CrossFit box timer to your phone. Massive display. Zero distractions. Works perfectly whether you're in the gym, at home, or training outdoors. BUILT FOR CROSSFIT, HIIT & FUNCTIONAL FITNESS From crushing WODs to HYROX training and daily circuits — Box Timer handles every workout type with a clean interface that keeps you focused on the work, not the timer. EVERY WORKOUT TYPE COVERED - AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) - EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) - For Time workouts with countdown - Tabata (20/10 protocol) - Custom intervals with work/rest periods and rounds - Count up or count down modes DESIGNED FOR VISIBILITY – Massive timer display with high-contrast text – Landscape mode for maximum size – Readable from 10+ meters away – Perfect for garage gyms and home workouts AUDIO THAT WORKS WITH YOUR MUSIC – Crystal-clear audio cues for round changes – Works seamlessly with Spotify, Apple Music, and any audio app – No interruptions to your playlist – Simple settings for audio on/off SAVE YOUR GO-TO TIMERS – Save any timer as a named preset – Load it again with one tap from the timer screen – Edit or delete presets anytime – Never set up the same workout twice ZERO FRICTION EXPERIENCE – Works in background and with screen locked – No account or sign-up required – No ads – Lightning-fast timer setup – Runs smoothly even during intense workouts GLOBAL FITNESS COMMUNITY Available in English, Swedish, German, Spanish, Polish, French, and Japanese WHY ATHLETES CHOOSE BOX TIMER "This app is a must have for CrossFit workouts. Ideal for emoms, amraps and for time workouts. I even use it for strength work like squats by programming beeps for 45 seconds work and 2 minutes rest. And it’s free! I mean come on." Whether you're an elite athlete or just starting your fitness journey, Box Timer delivers exactly what you need: a powerful, distraction-free timer that stays out of your way. Get it now and experience the difference.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Box Timer at 2.9K against Strike Clock's 9. Box Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Strike Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Strike Clock against 4.9 for Box Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Timer has 2.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Strike Clock's written reviews are positive against 93% of Box Timer's.
Strike Clock ships an update every 3 months, Box Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Strike Clock | Box Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 4.9 (2.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 93.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Assembly Ltd | Edvin Linden |
Customer experience
Strike Clock
Box Timer
Bugs and requests
Strike Clock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Box Timer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Timer not functioning properly in landscape mode
- Review prompt interfering with timer operation
- Compatibility issues on certain iPad models
Requested features
4 requests- Round count display during rest periods
- Customizable countdown beeps or sounds
- Ability to save and load custom timer settings
- Apple Watch app support
In-app purchases
Strike Clock
No in-app purchases
Box Timer
No in-app purchases
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