# WODRed vs Box Timer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WODRed | Box Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wodred-wod-toolkit/id1401168677/reviews) | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 481 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.1% of reviews** | 93.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Milliken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1392793738) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## What reviewers say

### WODRed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wodred-wod-toolkit/id1401168677)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WODRed Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| WODRed Pro | $6.99 | one-time |
| WODRed Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great timer
- 👍 No nonsense and just what you want
- 👍 Love the app
- 👍 Need updates
- 👍 Great app for workout timers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible app
- 🐛 Ok
- 🐛 Pretty good
- 🐛 Great, occasionally glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and fails to save workouts
- Vital options are not free anymore when they were in the last version

**Requested features**

- 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


### 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 WODRed free?

WODRed 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, WODRed or Box Timer?

WODRed and Box Timer are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 481 and 2.9K ratings respectively.

### Do WODRed or Box Timer have ads?

Neither WODRed nor Box Timer shows ads.

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

WODRed ships an update every 3 weeks, and Box Timer monthly. Most recently, WODRed was updated on September 21, 2026 and Box Timer on September 26, 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.*