# Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout vs Box Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Box Timer at 2.9K against Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout's 1. Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18). 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 — 5.0 for Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout's written reviews are positive against 93% of Box Timer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout | Box Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-hiit-workout/id1435994877/reviews)** | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunil Zalavadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329185984) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-hiit-workout/id1435994877)

This interval timer app helps you perform high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. Easily customize work and rest periods, set rounds, and save your custom routines. It's designed for efficient, challenging workouts at home or in the gym.

**Highlights:** Customizable work, rest, and repeat intervals, Save custom workout routines, Distinct sounds for workout phases, Pause and restart workouts, Interactive design with color changes, Big text countdown timer

**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 Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout free?

Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout 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, Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout or Box Timer?

Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout is rated higher. Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Box Timer averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout or Box Timer have ads?

Neither Tabata Timer, HIIT Workout nor Box Timer shows ads.

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