Comparison

Box Timer vs Xplor Triib

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

Xplor Triib

This platform offers tools to manage fitness businesses, create unique experiences, and discover new revenue streams. It provides flexible solutions for class and personal training bookings, seamless sign-ins, and integrated messaging to connect communities.

Highlights
  • Class and personal training bookings
  • Seamless sign-ins
  • Messaging for community connection
  • Flexible business adaptation
  • Revenue stream discovery
  • End-to-end experience creation
Features
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Meet the Xplor Triib management platform with all the tools to make life easier, discover new revenue streams, & build unique fitness experiences from anywhere. The fitness software experience that's fun, flexible, and 100% yours. Every community is unique. That's why we built a platform that can flex with your business. Create easy end-to-end experiences with class & personal training bookings, seamless sign-ins, and messaging to keep everyone connected. The right tools at the right time. Xplor Triib is your partner for the future you’re creating and the adjustments you might not see coming. That’s why instead of being a mediocre tries-to-do-everything solution, Xplor Triib is a what-you-actually-need-in-one solution that adapts to your evolving fitness business.

Screenshots

Box Timer4 screens
Xplor Triib4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Box Timer at 93% against Xplor Triib's 6%. Box Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 153). Xplor Triib's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Box Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Timer has 2.9K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Box Timer's written reviews are positive against 6% of Xplor Triib's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Timer ships an update monthly, Xplor Triib every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Box Timer versus Xplor Triib: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox TimerXplor Triib
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better1.7 (153 ratings)
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews — better5.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K — better153
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1811.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdvin LindenSoftware Minder Limited

Customer experience

Box Timer

All ratings2,916 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.8%

Xplor Triib

All ratings153 ratings
Positive15.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative83.0%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive5.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative92.8%

User reviews

Box Timer

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Excellent for home workouts
  • 👍 Minimalistic and focused design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with UI and timer controls on some devices
  • 🐛 Lack of sound options or countdown beeps
  • 🐛 Inability to adjust times without resetting the workout

Xplor Triib

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Professional customer service (when available)
  • 💡 More features and tools than predecessor app
  • ✅ Helpful support team members
  • ⚙️ Comprehensive gym management capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🐢 Extremely slow loading times
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 😤 Poor user interface design
  • ⚠️ Unreliable billing and payment processing
  • 💸 Significant price increases without improvements

Bugs and 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

Xplor Triib

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App won't open or launch on certain devices
  • Blank screens and spinning loading wheels
  • Requires frequent reinstallation to function
  • Scrolling to wrong dates in calendar
  • Date picker reverts to beginning of day
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  • Incorrect information displayed that changes on restart
  • Inbox access failures
  • Network connection timeouts
  • Class booking system malfunctions
  • Check-in functionality failures
  • Membership status errors after migration
  • Incorrect charge amounts and duplicate charges
  • Workout data not loading or displaying
  • Schedule not loading properly
  • Crashes when opening app
  • Time entry parsing errors (8:02 becomes 8:20)
  • Membership data showing as zero
  • Incompatibility with iOS updates
  • App freezes during use

Requested features

15 requests
  • 1RM percentage calculations for workouts
  • One-click class booking instead of multiple steps
  • View class attendance history and numbers
  • Leaderboard functionality
  • Whiteboard visibility in app
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  • Save filter preferences without reapplying
  • View past class attendees
  • Workout history and personal records preservation
  • Calendar view for attendance
  • Ability to enter workout times with seconds
  • Product cost visibility
  • Bulk product purchases
  • Notes and warm-up blocks for programming
  • Movement tags for workout programming
  • One-click check-in for classes

In-app purchases

None

Box Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Xplor Triib

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Timer free?
Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xplor Triib free?
Xplor Triib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Box Timer or Xplor Triib?
Box Timer is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Xplor Triib averages 1.7 from 153 ratings.
Do Box Timer or Xplor Triib have ads?
Neither Box Timer nor Xplor Triib shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Box Timer or Xplor Triib?
Box Timer ships an update monthly, and Xplor Triib every 5 weeks. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Xplor Triib on September 20, 2026.

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