Comparison

iClock 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

iClock

This application provides a visually appealing and functional desktop clock with a unique flip animation. It offers customizable display settings, alarm clock functionality, and motivational quotes to help users stay focused and present.

Highlights
  • Flip animation display
  • Customizable themes and colors
  • Alarm clock with music options
  • Motivational quotes
  • White noise generator
  • Flashlight function
Features
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##iClock is a practical desktop clock, the interface design exquisite. Looks great and is easily visible from across the room so you always know what time it is. Time changes, there are flip animation display. ##Stay focused. Be present! Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. Benjamin Franklin The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Dambisa Moyo Now: • flip animation • Second show • 12 and 24 hour mode switching • Eye-catching time display and week show • Setting the alarm clock, a variety of alarm clock music can choose • White noise • Set the font and font color • Set the background color • Set the background image • Add tree planting function • Add motto • Increase language settings • Add 2 new clock themes • Tap the screen to hide or show the UI • Add style shortcut selection • Enter the style ID to apply the corresponding style Features: •Quick flashlight function •Supports two-finger zoom gestures, showing larger numbers •Display settings, if you pursue minimalist design, you can hide widgets Email:3agame@gmail.com Website:www.iclockbook.com QQ: 1437900504

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

iClock4 screens
Box Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iClock at every 6 days against Box Timer's monthly. iClock also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18). Box Timer's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iClock 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of iClock's written reviews are positive against 93% of Box Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iClock ships an update every 6 days, Box Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iClock versus Box Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriClockBox Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.9 (2.9K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.4% of reviews
Number of ratings42.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuoqiang PangEdvin Linden

Customer experience

iClock

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Box Timer

All ratings2,944 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.6%

Bugs and requests

iClock

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

None

iClock

No in-app purchases

None

Box Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iClock free?
iClock 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, iClock or Box Timer?
iClock is rated higher. iClock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Box Timer averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.
Do iClock or Box Timer have ads?
Neither iClock nor Box Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iClock or Box Timer?
iClock ships an update every 6 days, and Box Timer monthly. Most recently, iClock was updated on October 14, 2026 and Box Timer on October 17, 2026.

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