# Box Timer vs EMOM Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Box Timer at 93% against EMOM Timer's 50%. Box Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 25). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMOM Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Box Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Box Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Timer has 2.9K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Box Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of EMOM Timer's.

Box Timer ships an update monthly, EMOM Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Timer | EMOM Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews)** | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emom-timer/id6740501322/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) | [Miklos Pavel](https://appshunter.io/developer/979923367) |

## 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


### EMOM Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emom-timer/id6740501322)

This app helps you manage EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) workouts with pre-set routines or custom creations. It provides clear visual and audio cues for work and rest periods, allowing for focused training without distractions.

**Highlights:** Pre-set EMOM routines, Custom workout builder, Save favorite workouts, Ad-free experience, Visual and audio alerts, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Timer free?

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

### Is EMOM Timer free?

EMOM Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Box Timer is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while EMOM Timer averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do Box Timer or EMOM Timer have ads?

Neither Box Timer nor EMOM Timer shows ads.

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

Box Timer ships an update monthly, and EMOM Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and EMOM Timer on August 30, 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.*