# TimeTime vs Box Timer

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.

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 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeTime | Box Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetime-stopwatch-and-timer/id1090135492/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 65 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Franz Bezjak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090135491) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetime-stopwatch-and-timer/id1090135492)

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

**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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*