# Box Timer vs Custom Fitness Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Box Timer at none against Custom Fitness Timer's shown. Box Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Custom Fitness Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 Custom Fitness Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Timer has 2.9K ratings behind it against 6, 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 Custom Fitness Timer's.

Box Timer ships an update monthly, Custom Fitness Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Timer | Custom Fitness Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-fitness-timer/id6448923014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 7 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) | [Jared Rosenthal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686932132) |

## 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


### Custom Fitness Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-fitness-timer/id6448923014)

Create and manage custom timers for various fitness activities like countdowns, intervals, and work/rest periods. Features include intuitive navigation, a press-and-hold stopwatch, and optional sound alerts. Personalize timers with custom names and colors to match different phases.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom timer creation, Countdown timer, Interval timer, Work/Rest timer, Press and hold stopwatch, Optional timer sounds, Color-coded timer phases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Timer free?

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

### Is Custom Fitness Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Box Timer or Custom Fitness Timer?

Custom Fitness Timer is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Custom Fitness Timer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Box Timer or Custom Fitness Timer have ads?

Custom Fitness Timer shows ads; Box Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Box Timer or Custom Fitness Timer?

Box Timer ships an update monthly, and Custom Fitness Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Custom Fitness Timer on June 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.*