Comparison

Box Timer vs Q Master for F3

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
Read full description

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

Q Master for F3

This app helps users plan and track workouts with clear typography and a dark mode option. It includes features for sharing routines, finding local workouts, and using a tabata timer or random drill generator. It's designed to make morning exercise sessions more manageable.

Highlights
  • Assemble and plan workouts
  • Share routines on social media
  • Find local workouts
  • Tabata timer
  • Random drill generator
  • Dark mode support
Features
Read full description

The app all pax need to conquer those dark, gloomy mornings with ease! The Q Master app uses large, clear typography to see your current and upcoming exercises. • Assemble and plan your workouts with ease. • Share your beatdowns on social networks. • Away from your AO? Find beatdowns in your area. • Run timed drills with the tabata timer. • Deal a beatdown from the Deck of Pain. • Roll the Dodecahedron of Death to execute a punishing drill. • Dark mode supported (SYITG).

Screenshots

Box Timer4 screens
Q Master for F34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Box Timer at 3K against Q Master for F3's 6. 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 Q Master for F3. 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 Q Master for F3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Timer ships an update monthly, Q Master for F3 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Box Timer versus Q Master for F3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox TimerQ Master for F3
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, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1818.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdvin LindenIan Wilkinson

Customer experience

Box Timer

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

Q Master for F3

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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

Q Master for F3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Box Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Q Master for F3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Timer free?
Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Q Master for F3 free?
Q Master for F3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Box Timer or Q Master for F3?
Q Master for F3 is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Q Master for F3 averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Box Timer or Q Master for F3 have ads?
Neither Box Timer nor Q Master for F3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Box Timer or Q Master for F3?
Box Timer ships an update monthly, and Q Master for F3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Q Master for F3 on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons