Comparison

Box Timer vs Evox

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

Evox

This app provides specialized timers and an AI coach for functional fitness training, including CrossFit and Hyrox. It helps users track progress, import workouts, and plan their training week with customizable features.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized training plans
  • Multiple timer modes (AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, etc.)
  • Workout import from screenshots or text
  • Personal record and benchmark tracking
  • Integrated training calendar
  • On-screen camera for form checks
Features
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AI coach, WOD timers, CrossFit and Hyrox programs, PR tracking: everything to train from A to Z. Evox is the timer built for CrossFit, Hyrox and functional fitness: AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, For Time, Death By and free intervals, all in one app. Ready in seconds. YOUR AI COACH Set your goal and Evox writes your sessions, then schedules them across your week. Injured, tired, slammed at work? Say so and it adjusts. Every week it starts from what you actually did, not from a fixed plan. PRO TIMERS - AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, For Time, Free, Death By - Chain several blocks in one session: EMOM into AMRAP into a Tabata finisher - Fully configurable rest between blocks - Quick timer in 2 taps from the home screen - Built-in camera with on-screen timer for form checks and sharing YOUR MUSCLES, SESSION AFTER SESSION After every session, Evox shows what your muscles took, from the movements you actually did. Tap a muscle to see where the load came from, follow your body over 7 days or 4 weeks, and share your session as a story. YOUR WATCH IN THE SESSION Connect Apple Health: heart rate per block, zones and a full curve on every session, and workouts done outside Evox land in your log. Read only, never used for ads. IMPORT ANY WOD Screenshot your coach's programming: Instagram, WhatsApp, Google Sheets, or paste the text. Evox reads it and sets up a session ready to launch. No more retyping. TRACK EVERYTHING - Your PRs and RMs, added in one tap and kept in one place - CrossFit benchmark records: Fran, Cindy, Helen, Murph and more - Hyrox race records: full, mid, mixed, doubles - Full session history, 1RM calculator and percentage tables PROGRAMS & PLANNING Follow multi-week plans (Hyrox Discovery, CrossFit Foundations, Core Burner), build your own sessions, and plan your week in a built-in calendar. OR CONNECT YOUR ASSISTANT Already using an AI assistant? Connect it to your Evox account and it reads your training data: a review of your recent sessions, where you're plateauing, how your volume is trending. Your data stays yours, and you can disconnect any time. BUILT BY ONE ATHLETE Evox is made by Olivier, solo developer and CrossFitter. No investors, no marketing team. An app built to be trained with. FREE TO TRAIN The core is free: timers, WOD library, PR tracking, builder and history. A free account adds cloud sync, programs and AI connectors. Plans: Vox Light debriefs every session automatically and gives you credits every month. Evox PRO is the AI coach that programs for you, ad-free. 6 languages. Local-first: your data stays on your phone, cloud sync optional. getevox.fit Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.getevox.fit/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.getevox.fit/privacy

Screenshots

Box Timer4 screens
Evox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Box Timer at none against Evox's 10. Box Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Evox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18). On price 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. Evox sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Box Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Box Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Timer has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Timer ships an update monthly, Evox every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Box Timer versus Evox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox TimerEvox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1816.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdvin LindenMARECHAL OLIVIER EURL

Customer experience

Box Timer

All ratings2,944 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%

Evox

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Evox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Box Timer

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Evox

Subscriptions5
  • Evox Plus7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Vox Light$7.991 Month
  • Evox PRO Monthly$17.991 Month
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  • Evox plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Evox PRO Annual$119.991 Year
One-time5
  • 75 Vox Credits$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • 150 Vox Credits$6.99
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  • 140 Vox Credits$8.99
  • 500 Vox Credits$22.99

Questions

Is Box Timer free?
Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evox free?
Evox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Box Timer or Evox?
Box Timer is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Evox averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Box Timer or Evox have ads?
Evox shows ads; Box Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Box Timer or Evox?
Box Timer ships an update monthly, and Evox every 2 weeks. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Evox on October 24, 2026.

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