# Box Timer vs Timebirds

Box Timer and Timebirds both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Box Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Timebirds'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 Timebirds. 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 50% of Timebirds's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Timer | Timebirds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/timebirds/id6475968977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) | [Timebirds Australia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657077551) |

## 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


### Timebirds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebirds/id6475968977)

Control and customize your Timebirds timers with this app. Save favorite settings, sync multiple timers, and receive over-the-air updates for the latest features. Future integration with third-party apps is planned.

**Highlights:** Control Timebirds products, Customize settings, Save favorite workout settings, Sync multiple timers, Independent timer operation, Over-the-air updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Timer free?

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

### Is Timebirds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Box Timer or Timebirds?

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

### Do Box Timer or Timebirds have ads?

Neither Box Timer nor Timebirds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Box Timer or Timebirds?

Box Timer ships an update monthly, and Timebirds monthly. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Timebirds on October 6, 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.*