Comparison

Box Timer vs Loadpath

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

Loadpath

Features
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Build strength, track every workout, and never guess your next lift. Loadpath is a workout tracker built for strength training, bodybuilding, powerlifting and progressive overload. Log workouts in seconds, automatically increase your weights as you improve, and see exactly why every recommendation changes. WORKOUT TRACKING MADE FAST • Log strength, cardio and timed exercises with fast inline workout logging. • Automatic Personal Record (PR) detection for weight and reps. • Track estimated one-rep max (1RM) for every exercise. • Plateau detection helps you recognise when progress slows. SMART PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD • Create reusable workouts and organise them into multi-week training programmes. • Automatic linear and double progression increase your weights as you hit your targets. • Built-in deloads help manage fatigue and recovery. • Every weight recommendation includes a clear history showing exactly why it changed. • Skip individual sets without them counting against your PRs or progression. START FROM A PROVEN PROGRAMME Seven complete training programmes are built in, ready to run on day one: • Push / Pull / Legs • Upper / Lower • Full Body 3× • 5×5 • GZCLP • 5/3/1 • 5/3/1 Boring But Big Each one arrives fully built out — every week, every day, every set and rep range — with progression and deloads already wired up. Start one and just train. CREATE YOUR PERFECT TRAINING PLAN • Build custom workouts in minutes. • Choose from 303 exercises, each with setup and technique cues. • Create supersets and circuits. • Support for bodyweight, weighted and assisted exercises. • Train in kilograms or pounds with per-exercise unit preferences. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Monitor training volume and estimated 1RM over time. • Break your progress down by exercise, category or workout type. • See today's workout and what's coming next in your programme. • A Home Screen widget, a Control Centre button and Live Activities keep your workout close while you train. • Ask Siri what to lift next, start today's workout or log a rest day. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Secure iCloud sync across your Apple devices. • Your workouts live in your own private iCloud — we can't see them. • Your workout data is never sold or shared. Whether you're a beginner starting your first strength programme or an experienced lifter chasing new PRs, Loadpath helps you train consistently, progress with confidence, and get stronger every workout.

Screenshots

Box Timer4 screens
Loadpath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loadpath at every 3 days against Box Timer's monthly. Box Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (18 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Timer ships an update monthly, Loadpath every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Box Timer versus Loadpath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox TimerLoadpath
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdvin LindenAlex Aimson

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

Loadpath

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Box Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Loadpath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Timer free?
Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loadpath free?
Loadpath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Box Timer or Loadpath have ads?
Neither Box Timer nor Loadpath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Box Timer or Loadpath?
Box Timer ships an update monthly, and Loadpath every 3 days. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Loadpath on September 27, 2026.

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