Box Timer vs Lauren Michelle Coaching
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Lauren Michelle Coaching
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Box Timer | Lauren Michelle Coaching |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Edvin Linden | Lauren 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
Box Timer
No in-app purchases
Lauren Michelle Coaching
- Monthly Coaching$300.001 Month
Questions
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