# Workout vs Box Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Box Timer at 2.9K against Workout's 1. Workout's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18). 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 Workout 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Workout's written reviews are positive against 93% of Box Timer's.

Workout ships an update weekly, Box Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout | Box Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-hiit-workout-timer/id1541518650/reviews)** | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyle Pickering](https://appshunter.io/developer/949310575) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-hiit-workout-timer/id1541518650)

This application serves as a straightforward timer for Tabata and HIIT workouts. It allows users to customize their exercise routines and provides guidance throughout their training sessions.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout configuration, Tabata timer, HIIT timer, Guided exercise sessions, Simple interface

**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 Workout free?

Workout 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, Workout or Box Timer?

Workout is rated higher. Workout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Box Timer averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Workout or Box Timer have ads?

Neither Workout nor Box Timer shows ads.

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

Workout ships an update weekly, and Box Timer monthly. Most recently, Workout was updated on October 7, 2026 and Box Timer on October 14, 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.*