# Box Timer vs Just My Timer

Box Timer and Just My Timer both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Box Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Just My Timer's. Box Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Just My 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: 93% of Box Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Just My Timer's.

Box Timer ships an update monthly, Just My Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Timer | Just My Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-my-timer/id6443723147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) | [Pavel Gagarin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535393148) |

## 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


### Just My Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-my-timer/id6443723147)

Create custom interval timers for various workouts and activities. This app offers precise timing, custom sounds, and detailed history tracking without ads or subscriptions. It syncs with Apple Watch for on-the-go use.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval sequences, Work, rest, and prepare steps, Customizable beep cues, Automatic saving of completed trains, Apple Watch companion app, Privacy-focused, no data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Timer free?

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

### Is Just My Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Box Timer or Just My Timer?

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

### Do Box Timer or Just My Timer have ads?

Neither Box Timer nor Just My Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Box Timer or Just My Timer?

Box Timer ships an update monthly, and Just My Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Just My Timer on October 3, 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.*