# Box Timer vs Tabata and EMOM Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tabata and EMOM Timer at every 5 days against Box Timer's monthly. Tabata and EMOM Timer also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18). Box Timer's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 3). 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 — 4.9 for Box Timer against 5.0 for Tabata and EMOM Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Timer has 2.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Box Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tabata and EMOM Timer's.

Box Timer ships an update monthly, Tabata and EMOM Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Timer | Tabata and EMOM Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-and-emom-timer/id1615017887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) | [Evan Winograd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072241944) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Tabata and EMOM Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-and-emom-timer/id1615017887)

This free application provides a customizable timer for Tabata and EMOM workouts. Easily set your intervals and save multiple timer configurations for quick access during your fitness routines.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, Advanced settings, Save multiple timers, Free to use, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Timer free?

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

### Is Tabata and EMOM Timer free?

Tabata and EMOM Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Box Timer or Tabata and EMOM Timer?

Tabata and EMOM Timer is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Tabata and EMOM Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Box Timer or Tabata and EMOM Timer have ads?

Neither Box Timer nor Tabata and EMOM Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Box Timer or Tabata and EMOM Timer?

Box Timer ships an update monthly, and Tabata and EMOM Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tabata and EMOM Timer on October 8, 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.*