Comparison

Box Timer vs mWOD Timer

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

mWOD Timer

This app provides a fast, distraction-free timer for high-intensity functional fitness workouts. It offers clear audio cues and a simple interface designed for easy use during intense training sessions. Supports various workout formats like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata.

Highlights
  • Clean and fast interface
  • Zero ads
  • Crystal clear audio cues
  • AMRAP, EMOM, For Time support
  • Easy to read and use design
  • Instant workout start
Features
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mWOD Timer is the clean, fast, no-BS WOD timer for functional fitness. No ads. No account. No setup — pick a mode and go. Training alone? Prop the phone up, go full screen, and read your time from the other end of the gym. Your own clock, not the one on the wall. Brutal AMRAP? Grinding EMOM? Chasing a PR? The cues fire on the second, every second, so you can stay locked in instead of glued to your phone. TRAINS THE WAY YOU TRAIN • AMRAP — as many rounds as possible • EMOM — every minute on the minute • For Time — race the clock • For Time with Rest — work hard, rest on a timer • Tabata — the classic 20/10, with the option to finish on work instead of rest BUILT FOR REAL SESSIONS • Full-screen landscape turns a phone or tablet into a wall clock — for you training alone, or for a whole class. • Log rounds with one tap. The count stays on screen, and a sweaty double-tap still counts as one. • Plays over your music instead of stopping it. • Big, high-contrast digits, readable from across the box — with sweaty eyes and sweaty hands. • Keeps running when you lock the phone or switch apps. The cues keep firing. • Round splits after AMRAP, For Time and For Time with Rest, so you can see which round fell apart. SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE Voice cues in English, Spanish and Catalan — recorded by a human, not read by a robot. Set it once in Settings. NO ADS. EVER. No banners mid-workout. No account to create. Nothing between you and the clock. Pick a mode. Hit start. Go.

Screenshots

Box Timer4 screens
mWOD Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Box Timer at 3K against mWOD Timer's 6. mWOD Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Box Timer against 5.0 for mWOD Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Timer has 3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Box Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of mWOD Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Timer ships an update monthly, mWOD Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Box Timer versus mWOD Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox TimermWOD Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1816.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdvin LindenEmabah LLC

Customer experience

Box Timer

All ratings3,002 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%

mWOD Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

mWOD Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Box Timer

No in-app purchases

None

mWOD Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Timer free?
Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mWOD Timer free?
mWOD Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Box Timer or mWOD Timer?
mWOD Timer is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while mWOD Timer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Box Timer or mWOD Timer have ads?
Neither Box Timer nor mWOD Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Box Timer or mWOD Timer?
Box Timer ships an update monthly, and mWOD Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and mWOD Timer on November 5, 2026.

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