Comparison

Disposable 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

Disposable Timer+

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various daily tasks. This app allows you to create, label, and reuse timers with customizable durations and gentle or funny alarms. It runs in the background, freeing you to use other applications while keeping track of your timed activities.

Highlights
  • Run multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously
  • Create, label, and reuse custom timers
  • Timers run in the background
  • Repeat timers up to 100 times
  • Gentle and funny alarm options
  • Sleek and simple interface
Features
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Multiple timers and stopwatches at once! Time by the second, minute or hour. Runs in the background so you’re free to use other apps. From the studio who created the Boxing Timer. Get the humble little Super Timer+ app that’s as good as the Boxing Timer Create, label and reuse timers for anything – yoga stretches, timed quizzes, cooking rice, napping, therapeutic treatments or remembering to take your pills. Perfect for busy people, multi-taskers and forgetful folks. Super Timer+ has a sleek, streamlined design that stays out of your way and simplifies daily timed tasks. One tap starts it. One tap pauses or stops it. Simple. Download Super Timer+ to get ahead of your many activities today: + Run multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously + Easily add time to a running timer + Repeat timers up to 100 times + Extremely easy to use + Beautiful, clean interface + One-tap functionality + Runs in the background + Times by the second Use our preset timers, or create your own for any number of timed events. Here’s how you can imagine using the app every single day: + Teachers use it for quizzes, breaks, recess, group work and nap time. + Students use it for practice LSAT exams, science experiments and laundry. + Parents use it for everything! Cooking, baking, boiling eggs, steeping tea, pressing coffee. Chore time, playtime, reading time, bath time, time outs. Piano practice, laundry, working out, picking up the kids, meditating and watering the plants. + Bakers save dough rise times separately – for perfectly leavened loaves. + Chefs use it for marinating, basting, broiling, straining – all on time, all at the same time. + Athletes time their planks and sets. Beat their best times. And apply ice or heat to pains without overdoing it. + Seniors use Super Timer+ to remember to take their pills. Mark halfway points during exercise walks. And time the grandkids so they take turns fairly. + Freelancers are now spending only as much time as they quoted on projects! + Developers use Super Timer+ to remember to look away from the screen every 30 minutes and stretch every hour. + Hairstylists use it to time perms and hair coloring. Gentle alarms keep kids calm and keep you in your zen state. Or choose funny alarms to make kids laugh. Includes 36 alarms.

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

Disposable Timer+4 screens
Box Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Box Timer at 4.9 against Disposable Timer+'s 4.2. Box Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Disposable Timer+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18). On price and device support 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. Disposable Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Box Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Box Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Timer has 2.9K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disposable Timer+ ships an update every 10 months, Box Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Disposable Timer+ versus Box Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisposable Timer+Box Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14 ratings)4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—93.2% of reviews
Number of ratings142.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThang NguyenEdvin Linden

Customer experience

Disposable Timer+

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Box Timer

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

Bugs and requests

Disposable Timer+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

1 purchases

Disposable Timer+

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99
None

Box Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Disposable Timer+ free?
Disposable 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, Disposable Timer+ or Box Timer?
Box Timer is rated higher. Disposable Timer+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Box Timer averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Disposable Timer+ or Box Timer have ads?
Disposable Timer+ shows ads; Box Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Disposable Timer+ or Box Timer?
Disposable Timer+ ships an update every 10 months, and Box Timer monthly. Most recently, Disposable Timer+ was updated on August 18, 2026 and Box Timer on September 24, 2026.

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