# Box Timer vs Tabata 20

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Box Timer at 2.9K against Tabata 20's 1. Tabata 20's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18). On price, rating, ads 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 Tabata 20. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Timer | Tabata 20 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/tabata-20-10/id6471300637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) | [Anthony Klausing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710073808) |

## 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 20

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-20-10/id6471300637)

This app provides a simple and efficient timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) using the 20-second exercise, 10-second rest format. Its intuitive interface allows users to start workouts quickly and focus on their training without distractions.

**Highlights:** 20-second exercise intervals, 10-second rest intervals, Simple and intuitive interface, Streamlined workout timer, Focuses on HIIT efficiency

**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 20 free?

Tabata 20 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Box Timer or Tabata 20?

Tabata 20 is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Tabata 20 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Box Timer or Tabata 20 have ads?

Neither Box Timer nor Tabata 20 shows ads.

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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.*