Box Timer vs RoundLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
RoundLog
Track your boxing, Muay Thai, and kickboxing training sessions with a background round timer and a journal for rounds, techniques, and combos. Monitor your progress with detailed stats and charts. Offers a free tier with core features and a Pro subscription for advanced analytics and unlimited history.
- Background round timer
- Sparring journal
- Combo notebook with reminders
- Progress dashboard
- Unlimited session logs (Pro)
- Per-round analytics (Pro)
- Photo notes and CSV export (Pro)
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For amateurs who train alone or in shared gyms — Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing — RoundLog logs every round you fight, every combo you drill, every lesson you learn. WHY ROUNDLOG? • Background round timer that won't quit when your phone locks • Sparring journal: round-by-round intensity, techniques, what worked, mistakes • Combo notebook with spaced-repetition reminders so drills stick • Progress dashboard: streak, sessions/week, technique breakdown, PRs • No ads. Ever. Privacy-first behavioral commitments. WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE: • Unlimited training session logs • Full background round timer (round/rest/count + bell + lock-screen) • 5 combo notebook slots • 7-day session history • Basic stats (this week, streak, total) WHAT PRO UNLOCKS: • Unlimited history + unlimited combos with SRS • Sparring tracker with full per-round analytics • Advanced progress charts + technique breakdown • Photo notes per session + CSV export 7-DAY FREE TRIAL on subscription tiers. PRIVACY FIRST: • Anonymous usage stats only — no third-party ad tracking • Subscriptions pay for the app, not your data • Opt out anytime in Settings Privacy Policy: https://roundlog.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://roundlog.app/terms Support: https://roundlog.app/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Box Timer at none against RoundLog's 3. Box Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 1). RoundLog's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. RoundLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 RoundLog. 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.
Box Timer ships an update monthly, RoundLog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Box Timer | RoundLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.9K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edvin Linden | Yavuz Aytekin |
Customer experience
Box Timer
RoundLog
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
RoundLog
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Box Timer
No in-app purchases
RoundLog
- RoundLog Pro (Weekly)7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- RoundLog Pro7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- RoundLog Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year









