MetCount vs Box Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MetCount
Track various workout types like AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and Rounds for Time. Log your workouts, heart rate, and calories to Apple Health. Enjoy background execution with audio and haptic feedback.
- AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Rounds for Time workout modes
- Logs workouts, heart rate, and calories to Apple Health
- Background workout execution
- Audio and haptic feedback
- AirPods mode with workout assistant
- Now Playing screen music control
- Complications for live progress viewing
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The following workout modes are supported: 1) AMRAP - "as many rounds as possible" in a fixed time cap 2) EMOM - "every minute on the minute". But any interval is supported, including 1 minute intervals 3) Tabata - 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, for 4 minutes 4) Rounds for time - Complete a fixed amount of rounds as quickly as possible, within a time cap Here are some hightlights: 1) Workouts, heart rate data, and calories are logged to your Apple Health and Activity apps. 2) AirPods mode with an assistant that tells you useful information about your workout 3) Use the Now Playing screen to control music or podcasts 4) Use complications to view live workout progress, and previous workout performance. More Information: Workouts are logged to your Apple Health and Activity apps. While you are working out, this app continues to run in the background. Background execution grants the following abilities: 1) The app continues to run throughout the entire workout session, even when you lower your wrist or interact with a different app. When you raise your wrist, the app reappears, letting you quickly check your current progress and performance, complete a round, undo a round, pause, or end the workout. 2) If you navigate back to the watch face, a small icon will be available at the top of the screen, indicating that a workout session is running. You can tap the icon to navigate back to this app. 3) The app continues to receive data from HealthKit and Apple Watch’s sensors in the background. 4) The app will give audio and haptic feedback for time running out while running in the background.
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 rating: Box Timer at 4.9 against MetCount's 4.2. Box Timer also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 56%) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 18). MetCount's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of MetCount's written reviews are positive against 93% of Box Timer's.
MetCount ships an update every 3 days, Box Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MetCount | Box Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (18 ratings) | 4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 93.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brett Kuprel | Edvin Linden |
Customer experience
MetCount
Box Timer
Bugs and requests
MetCount
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
MetCount
No in-app purchases
Box Timer
No in-app purchases









