# Box Timer vs HIITLY

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Box Timer at 2.9K against HIITLY's 2. HIITLY's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 HIITLY. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Timer has 2.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Box Timer ships an update monthly, HIITLY every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Timer | HIITLY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiitly-smart-workout-timer/id6743633814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) | [Matys Bouziane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785637310) |

## 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


### HIITLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiitly-smart-workout-timer/id6743633814)

This interval timer app allows for quick setup of custom workouts with adjustable intervals, rest periods, and rounds. It offers voice cues or beeps, background functionality, and detailed workout history to track progress. Ideal for HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, rest, and rounds, Voice cues or beeps, Background functionality, Detailed workout history and stats, Repeat past workouts, Unlimited custom timer creation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Timer free?

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

### Is HIITLY free?

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

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

HIITLY is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while HIITLY averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Box Timer or HIITLY have ads?

Neither Box Timer nor HIITLY shows ads.

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

Box Timer ships an update monthly, and HIITLY every 6 days. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and HIITLY on September 24, 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.*