WODRed vs Box Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WODRed
This app offers a versatile gym timer with customizable settings for various workout styles like AMRAP, Tabata, and EMOM. It also provides over 100 high-intensity interval training workouts, filterable by equipment, and includes live calorie tracking.
- Customizable gym timer
- Count Up (For Time)
- Count Down (AMRAP)
- Tabata (Interval Timer)
- EMOM timer
- 100+ HIIT workouts
- Workout filtering by equipment
- Live calorie tracking
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WODRed is the toolkit for athletes. I provide 100+ workouts to be performed as well as the ability to configure your own gym timer. The timer mimics a typical clock hanging on the wall in your gym, while providing the simplest experience to configure. TIMER CONFIGURATION: Gives you full control to configure a timer for: - Count Up (For Time) - Count Down (AMRAP) - Tabata (Interval Timer) - Every Minute on the Minute (EMOM) - Standard Clock WORKOUTS: I've focused on high intensity interval training workouts initially. The goal is to provide you with ease of finding new workouts to perform through filtering, as well as a one click way of setting the timer based on that workout. More workouts to come... MY AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT: Filter workouts based on what equipment you have available in your gym! CALORIES: Estimated calories based on your weight and intensity level during a workout. This is shown live on the timer as it is active and then saved in your activity upon completion of your workout. NO SUBSCRIPTION CHARGES: My app is still in early stages as I'm a single developer building everything. I'm not a fan of subscription apps unless they offer a lot of functionality! Seeing as the app is still pretty limited, no subscriptions charges!! I definitely can't justify charging you every month :) With your support I will continue to build even more functionality. So please support the product and help me add even more functionality and workouts!
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Box Timer at none against WODRed's 3. Box Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 481). WODRed's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. WODRed sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Box Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for WODRed 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 481, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of WODRed's written reviews are positive against 93% of Box Timer's.
WODRed ships an update every 3 weeks, Box Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WODRed | Box Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (481 ratings) | 4.9 (2.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.1% of reviews — better | 93.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 481 | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Milliken | Edvin Linden |
Customer experience
WODRed
Box Timer
User reviews
WODRed
From 481 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great timer
- 👍 No nonsense and just what you want
- 👍 Love the app
- 👍 Need updates
- 👍 Great app for workout timers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Terrible app
- 🐛 Ok
- 🐛 Pretty good
- 🐛 Great, occasionally glitchy
Box Timer
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat 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
WODRed
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes and fails to save workouts
- Vital options are not free anymore when they were in the last version
Requested features
7 requests- Add a button to count rounds while doing the WOD
- Add the ability to connect a Polar heart rate monitor
- Add the ability to record and track personal workouts
- Add the ability to create and save custom workouts
- Add the ability to write WOD details to Apple Health
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- Add an Apple TV app
- Add a search feature in the workouts tab
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
WODRed
- WODRed Pro$3.99
- WODRed Pro$6.99
- WODRed Pro$9.99
Box Timer
No in-app purchases








