Comparison

Box Timer vs Lauren Michelle Coaching

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Box Timer

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
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SIMPLE TIMER BUILT FOR SERIOUS TRAINING Box Timer brings the power of a CrossFit box timer to your phone. Massive display. Zero distractions. Works perfectly whether you're in the gym, at home, or training outdoors. BUILT FOR CROSSFIT, HIIT & FUNCTIONAL FITNESS From crushing WODs to HYROX training and daily circuits — Box Timer handles every workout type with a clean interface that keeps you focused on the work, not the timer. EVERY WORKOUT TYPE COVERED - AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) - EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) - For Time workouts with countdown - Tabata (20/10 protocol) - Custom intervals with work/rest periods and rounds - Count up or count down modes DESIGNED FOR VISIBILITY – Massive timer display with high-contrast text – Landscape mode for maximum size – Readable from 10+ meters away – Perfect for garage gyms and home workouts AUDIO THAT WORKS WITH YOUR MUSIC – Crystal-clear audio cues for round changes – Works seamlessly with Spotify, Apple Music, and any audio app – No interruptions to your playlist – Simple settings for audio on/off SAVE YOUR GO-TO TIMERS – Save any timer as a named preset – Load it again with one tap from the timer screen – Edit or delete presets anytime – Never set up the same workout twice ZERO FRICTION EXPERIENCE – Works in background and with screen locked – No account or sign-up required – No ads – Lightning-fast timer setup – Runs smoothly even during intense workouts GLOBAL FITNESS COMMUNITY Available in English, Swedish, German, Spanish, Polish, French, and Japanese WHY ATHLETES CHOOSE BOX TIMER "This app is a must have for CrossFit workouts. Ideal for emoms, amraps and for time workouts. I even use it for strength work like squats by programming beeps for 45 seconds work and 2 minutes rest. And it’s free! I mean come on." Whether you're an elite athlete or just starting your fitness journey, Box Timer delivers exactly what you need: a powerful, distraction-free timer that stays out of your way. Get it now and experience the difference.

About

Lauren Michelle Coaching

Features
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Lauren Michelle Coaching offers individualized training programming down to the specific muscle groups, guided exercise tutorials, and nutritional approaches that works best for your goals. You have access to an exercise library, premium content, unlimited text messaging to your coach, and a calendar to schedule events, goals, and appointments. Turn on automatic workout reminders, notifications when your check-ins are ready, when updates have been made to your protocols and responses from your coach are available. You will be able to track all of your data (body weight, workouts, cardio, nutrition, sleep, stress, recovery and more) daily. If you’re doing everything you can to get the results you desire, but aren’t seeing actual change, Lauren Michelle Coaching is here to lead the way. It’s an app that can be downloaded on any mobile device and used anywhere to reach your nutrition and fitness goals. * App access requires paid coaching plan Terms of use: https://kahunas.io/terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://kahunas.io/privacy

Screenshots

Box Timer4 screens
Lauren Michelle Coaching3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Box Timer at none against Lauren Michelle Coaching's 1. Lauren Michelle Coaching's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lauren Michelle Coaching sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $300.00 per month. Box Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Timer ships an update monthly, Lauren Michelle Coaching every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Box Timer versus Lauren Michelle Coaching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox TimerLauren Michelle Coaching
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEdvin LindenLauren Hashem

Bugs and requests

Box Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer not functioning properly in landscape mode
  • Review prompt interfering with timer operation
  • Compatibility issues on certain iPad models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Round count display during rest periods
  • Customizable countdown beeps or sounds
  • Ability to save and load custom timer settings
  • Apple Watch app support

Lauren Michelle Coaching

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Box Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lauren Michelle Coaching

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Coaching$300.001 Month

Questions

Is Box Timer free?
Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lauren Michelle Coaching free?
Lauren Michelle Coaching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Box Timer or Lauren Michelle Coaching have ads?
Neither Box Timer nor Lauren Michelle Coaching shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Box Timer or Lauren Michelle Coaching?
Box Timer ships an update monthly, and Lauren Michelle Coaching every 5 weeks. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lauren Michelle Coaching on October 3, 2026.

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