# Box Timer vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Box Timer at 93% against Interval Timer's 0%. Box Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Interval Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Box Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Box Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Timer has 2.9K ratings behind it against 10, 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 0% of Interval Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Timer | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews)** | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workouts/id6742372753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) | [Lori Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872689629) |

## 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


### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workouts/id6742372753)

This advanced interval timer supports HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training with customizable work, rest, and cooldown periods. Stay focused with voice alerts, background operation, and music integration for any fitness routine.

**Highlights:** Customizable workouts, Pre-set & custom intervals, Voice & sound alerts, Music integration, Background operation, Dark & light mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Timer (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Timer (monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Timer (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Timer free?

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

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

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

Box Timer is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

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

Neither Box Timer nor Interval Timer shows ads.

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

Box Timer ships an update monthly, and Interval Timer monthly. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 10, 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.*