# Strike Clock vs Box Timer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strike Clock | Box Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-clock/id1009066519/reviews)** | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Assembly Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009066518) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## What reviewers say

### Strike Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-clock/id1009066519)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Box Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent for home workouts
- 👍 Minimalistic and focused design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with UI and timer controls on some devices
- 🐛 Lack of sound options or countdown beeps
- 🐛 Inability to adjust times without resetting the workout

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not functioning properly in landscape mode
- Review prompt interfering with timer operation
- Compatibility issues on certain iPad models

**Requested features**

- Round count display during rest periods
- Customizable countdown beeps or sounds
- Ability to save and load custom timer settings
- Apple Watch app support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strike Clock free?

Strike Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Box Timer free?

Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Strike Clock or Box Timer?

Strike Clock is rated higher. Strike Clock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Box Timer averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Strike Clock or Box Timer have ads?

Neither Strike Clock nor Box Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strike Clock or Box Timer?

Strike Clock ships an update every 3 months, and Box Timer monthly. Most recently, Strike Clock was updated on October 8, 2026 and Box Timer on October 11, 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.*