# Cool Countdown vs Box Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Box Timer at 2.9K against Cool Countdown's 4. Box Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Cool Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 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 — 4.8 for Cool Countdown 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Cool Countdown's written reviews are positive against 93% of Box Timer's.

Cool Countdown ships an update every 6 months, Box Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cool Countdown | Box Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-countdown/id1024567263/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 78 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serhii Simkovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/959904647) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## What reviewers say

### Cool Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-countdown/id1024567263)

This app provides a visually engaging countdown and count-up timer with an authentic design. It's ideal for managing time for various activities, from children's tasks to personal projects, offering animated visuals and customizable durations.

**Highlights:** Stylish design with animated time flow, Visual and sound notifications, Works in device lock or sleep mode, Wide range of time durations (seconds to 100 hours), Counts time past completion, User-friendly interface

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

**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 Cool Countdown free?

Cool Countdown 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, Cool Countdown or Box Timer?

Box Timer is rated higher. Cool Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Box Timer averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Cool Countdown or Box Timer have ads?

Neither Cool Countdown nor Box Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cool Countdown or Box Timer?

Cool Countdown ships an update every 6 months, and Box Timer monthly. Most recently, Cool Countdown was updated on September 26, 2026 and Box Timer on October 2, 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.*