# iClock vs Box Timer

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.

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 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iClock | Box Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclock-flip-clock/id1512406024/reviews)** | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 143 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guoqiang Pang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002889249) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## What reviewers say

### iClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclock-flip-clock/id1512406024)

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:** 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*