# Box Timer vs Dad Hours

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Box Timer at 2.9K against Dad Hours's 2. Dad Hours's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Dad Hours. 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, Dad Hours every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Timer | Dad Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/dad-hours/id6759284013/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 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) | [DAD HOURS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877857528) |

## 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


### Dad Hours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dad-hours/id6759284013)

Access online fitness programs designed for parents and busy individuals. Improve strength, endurance, and physique with customizable training options. Start with minimal equipment like dumbbells.

**Highlights:** Online fitness programming, For parents and busy people, Customizable training options, Improve strength and endurance, Minimal equipment workouts

**Features:** 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 Dad Hours free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Box Timer or Dad Hours?

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

### Do Box Timer or Dad Hours have ads?

Neither Box Timer nor Dad Hours shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Box Timer or Dad Hours?

Box Timer ships an update monthly, and Dad Hours every 5 weeks. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Dad Hours on October 12, 2026.

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