Comparison

Box Timer vs FORGE Training

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

FORGE Training

This app provides personalized workout programs created by your coach, complete with exercise form videos and effortless logging. Track your progress with detailed charts and history, and stay motivated with PR badges. It works offline and syncs when you're back online.

Highlights
  • Custom training programs updated by coach
  • Exercise form videos
  • Effortless set logging
  • Rest timer with presets
  • Progress charts and history
  • Offline functionality
Features
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FORGE Training is the private training companion for clients of FORGE — elite coaching by Jelani Hypolite. Your coach builds your program. You open the app, and it's there — every day, every exercise, with form videos one tap away. Log your sets in seconds, and the app does the counting. YOUR PROGRAM, ALWAYS CURRENT • Your custom training program, updated by your coach in real time • Day-by-day plan with focus areas and rest days • Form video for every exercise — curated by your coach EFFORTLESS LOGGING • Log weight × reps (or timed holds) in two taps • One-tap copy for repeat sets • Rest timer with presets that rings when it's time • PR badges the moment you beat your all-time best ON YOUR WRIST — APPLE WATCH • Your full program on your watch — log sets without touching your phone • Live heart rate and calories while you train, straight from the watch • Every watch workout closes your Activity rings APPLE HEALTH • Finished sessions save to Apple Health automatically (optional, one toggle) • Strength workouts appear in the Fitness app — with heart-rate data when you train from the watch LIVE COACHING, FACE TO FACE • Your coach can go live with you in a video session, right inside the app • One tap to join when the "coach is live" banner appears • Train with your camera on the rack — get form cues rep by rep PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE • THIS WEEK'S WORK: sets, reps, and total pounds moved — live • Week-over-week momentum tracking • Per-exercise progress charts: top weight per session over time • Weekly and monthly history, kept forever • Sunday recap of everything you moved that week BUILT FOR TRAINING DAYS • Optional training-day reminders you control • Daily notes synced to your coach • Works offline in the gym — syncs when you're back FORGE Training is for clients of the FORGE coaching service. Your coach provides your sign-in credentials. Learn more at forgebyjelani.com.

Screenshots

Box Timer4 screens
FORGE Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Box Timer at 2.9K against FORGE Training's 1. FORGE Training's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 FORGE Training. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Timer has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Timer ships an update monthly, FORGE Training every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Box Timer versus FORGE Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox TimerFORGE Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS1816.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEdvin Lindenjelani hypolite

Customer experience

Box Timer

All ratings2,944 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.6%

FORGE Training

All ratings1 ratings
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

FORGE Training

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Box Timer

No in-app purchases

None

FORGE Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Timer free?
Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FORGE Training free?
FORGE Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Box Timer or FORGE Training?
FORGE Training is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while FORGE Training averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Box Timer or FORGE Training have ads?
Neither Box Timer nor FORGE Training shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Box Timer or FORGE Training?
Box Timer ships an update monthly, and FORGE Training every 10 days. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and FORGE Training on October 7, 2026.

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