# CrossTimer vs Box Timer

The clearest difference is price: Box Timer at Free against CrossTimer's $2.99. Box Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 121). CrossTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Box Timer is free to download; CrossTimer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CrossTimer 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 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of CrossTimer's written reviews are positive against 93% of Box Timer's.

CrossTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, Box Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrossTimer | Box Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosstimer-wod-timer/id1525199749/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tenect Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476433585) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## What reviewers say

### CrossTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosstimer-wod-timer/id1525199749)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This minimalist workout timer is designed for interval training, including CrossFit and HIIT. It supports various workout formats like AMRAP and EMOM, with optional voice cues and background operation. Enjoy a seamless experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** AMRAP, EMOM, TABATA & FOR TIME workout timing, No ads or in-app purchases, Round counting feature, Motivational voice cues, Background operation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 CrossTimer free?

CrossTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Box Timer free?

Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CrossTimer or Box Timer?

Box Timer is rated higher. CrossTimer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Box Timer averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do CrossTimer or Box Timer have ads?

Neither CrossTimer nor Box Timer shows ads.

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

CrossTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Box Timer monthly. Most recently, CrossTimer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Box Timer on October 11, 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.*