Comparison

SmartWOD Timer 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

SmartWOD Timer

This app provides a versatile timer for various functional fitness routines like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features customizable intervals, motivational cues, and a clear display, making it suitable for gym or home workouts.

Highlights
  • AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata timers
  • Customizable MIX timer
  • Motivational sound and voice cues
  • Mid-workout reminders
  • Round counter
  • Landscape mode with large display
  • Background operation
Features
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SmartWOD Timer is a simple yet powerful timer for all popular functional fitness workouts: AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, and custom intervals. Just select your workout type, set the time, and go! TIMERS • AMRAP, EMOM, For Time and Tabata • Customizable MIX timer for your own workout flows • Round counter and landscape mode with large, clear numbers • Motivational sound and voice cues, plus mid-workout reminders • Runs in the background and works great with Apple Watch AFTER YOUR WORKOUT • Guided cool-downs — stretches for exactly the muscles you just trained, video by video • Workout log with calendar, notes and CSV export • Save your workouts to Apple Health IN THE GYM • Cast your timer to any TV with Chromecast • Save any setup as a preset and start with one tap • Clean, distraction-free design Whether you're training at the gym, at home, or preparing for events like HYROX or The Open – SmartWOD Timer keeps you on track. Train smart. Train strong. With SmartWOD. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS SmartWOD offers auto-renewing subscriptions: Premium $2.99 per month $17.99 per year Premium+ $4.99 per month $34.99 per year Prices shown are for United States customers and may differ elsewhere. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy and terms: https://smartwod.app/timer-terms https://smartwod.app/privacy

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

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
Box Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Box Timer at none against SmartWOD Timer's 11. Box Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). SmartWOD Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (54K vs 2.9K). On price, rating and review sentiment 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. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Box Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SmartWOD Timer against 4.9 for Box Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of SmartWOD Timer's written reviews are positive against 93% of Box Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, Box Timer monthly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SmartWOD Timer versus Box Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerBox Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings)4.9 (2.9K ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews93.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54K — better2.9K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHEdvin Linden

Customer experience

SmartWOD Timer

All ratings54,029 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews744 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.1%

Box Timer

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

User reviews

SmartWOD Timer

From 54K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app & customer service
  • 👍 Good app with customizable workouts
  • 👍 Versatile with different timer modes
  • 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
  • 👍 Keeps a workout log

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Timer doesn't save or stops workout
  • 🔊 Hard to hear beeps over music
  • 🔒 Lifetime purchase not transferable across devices

Box Timer

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

SmartWOD Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 13.4.1
  • Workout notes not showing up
  • Music interruption during workouts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to skip sections of a workout
  • Louder beep/countdown volume
  • Workout log sync across devices
  • Split-screen support on iPad

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

11 purchases

SmartWOD Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Premium 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Month Special$2.991 Month
  • Premium+ Monthly$3.991 Month
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  • Premium 1 Year$14.991 Year
  • Premium 1 Year Special$14.991 Year
  • Premium+ Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • Ad-Free$3.99
  • Ad-Free$4.99
  • Ad-Free$9.99
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  • Premium Lifetime$59.99
  • Premium Lifetime Special$89.99
None

Box Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Box Timer free?
Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Timer or Box Timer?
SmartWOD Timer and Box Timer are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 54K and 2.9K ratings respectively.
Do SmartWOD Timer or Box Timer have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; Box Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or Box Timer?
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Box Timer monthly. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Box Timer on September 29, 2026.

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