Comparison

TimeTime vs Box Timer

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

Head to head
About

TimeTime

This app offers a beautifully designed stopwatch and timer with landscape mode for easy viewing. It allows for precise time measurement, lap counting, saving multiple custom timers, and editing them on the fly.

Highlights
  • Landscape mode for easy viewing
  • Millisecond precision stopwatch
  • Lap time measurement
  • Save and manage multiple timers
  • Edit running timers
  • Intuitive interface
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A beautiful and easy to use timer and stopwatch. The timer and stopwatch can be used in landscape. This makes it very easy to place your device anyway you want and you can still easily see the time. Stopwatch: - Measures time in milliseconds. - Counts lap time. Timer: - Just tap on the numbers, choose a time, and go. Simple and easy. - Save multiple times for future use. Just choose a time and save it. - Easy to edit and delete any saved time. - Edit the time at any time. Just pause the timer, change the time, and resume the timer later. If you enjoy the app, please consider leaving a review on the App Store or updating your previous one. Every single review is very much appreciated. Thank you so much!

About

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.

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
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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.

Screenshots

TimeTime4 screens
Box Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Box Timer at monthly against TimeTime's every 65 months. Box Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 26). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TimeTime 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 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of TimeTime's written reviews are positive against 93% of Box Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeTime ships an update every 65 months, Box Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TimeTime versus Box Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeTimeBox Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26 ratings)4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.2% of reviews
Number of ratings262.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 65 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.4 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranz BezjakEdvin Linden

Customer experience

TimeTime

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Box Timer

All ratings2,916 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.8%

Bugs and requests

TimeTime

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

None

TimeTime

No in-app purchases

None

Box Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeTime free?
TimeTime 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, TimeTime or Box Timer?
Box Timer is rated higher. TimeTime averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Box Timer averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.
Do TimeTime or Box Timer have ads?
Neither TimeTime nor Box Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeTime or Box Timer?
TimeTime ships an update every 65 months, and Box Timer monthly. Most recently, TimeTime was updated on September 12, 2026 and Box Timer on September 24, 2026.

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