# MetCount vs Box Timer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MetCount | Box Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metcount/id1493452735/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brett Kuprel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381546575) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## What reviewers say

### MetCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metcount/id1493452735)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**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 MetCount free?

MetCount 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, MetCount or Box Timer?

Box Timer is rated higher. MetCount averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Box Timer averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do MetCount or Box Timer have ads?

Neither MetCount nor Box Timer shows ads.

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

MetCount ships an update every 3 days, and Box Timer monthly. Most recently, MetCount was updated on October 3, 2026 and Box Timer on October 20, 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.*