# Rest Timer vs Box Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Box Timer at 2.9K against Rest Timer's 11. Rest Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 — 4.9 for Rest Timer 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 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Rest Timer's written reviews are positive against 93% of Box Timer's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Rest Timer | Box Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-timer-waitwaitgo/id1162311487/reviews) | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Srdan Stanic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162311486) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## What reviewers say

### Rest Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-timer-waitwaitgo/id1162311487)

This app provides a simple countdown timer for rest periods during workouts. It features customizable sounds, notification-based restarts, and dynamic display support. Easily manage your workout intervals without interrupting your music or unlocking your phone.

**Highlights:** One-tap timer start, Customizable rest periods, Plays music during countdown, Restart from notification, Dynamic Island and Live Activity support, Adjust timer while running

**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 Rest Timer free?

Rest Timer 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, Rest Timer or Box Timer?

Rest Timer and Box Timer are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 2.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Rest Timer or Box Timer have ads?

Neither Rest Timer nor Box Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rest Timer or Box Timer?

Rest Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Box Timer monthly. Most recently, Rest Timer 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.*