# Box Timer vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Box Timer at none against Workout Timer's 5. Box Timer also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 4). Workout Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Timer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Box Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Box Timer against 5.0 for Workout Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Timer has 3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 Workout Timer's.

Box Timer ships an update monthly, Workout Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Timer | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-hiit/id6767314178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) | [Josh Approved LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896184651) |

## 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


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-hiit/id6767314178)

Create and save custom interval timers for various workout routines like Tabata and HIIT. Features audio cues, haptics, and voice announcements for phase changes. Keeps running with the screen locked and offers Live Activities on iOS.

**Highlights:** Build custom interval timers, Save and reuse timer templates, Audio cues and haptic feedback, Voice announcements for phase changes, Live Activities on iOS Lock Screen, Runs with screen locked

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Timer free?

Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Workout Timer free?

Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Box Timer or Workout Timer?

Workout Timer is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Workout Timer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Box Timer or Workout Timer have ads?

Neither Box Timer nor Workout Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Box Timer or Workout Timer?

Box Timer ships an update monthly, and Workout Timer weekly. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Workout Timer on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*