# Box Timer vs RoundLog

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Timer | RoundLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roundlog-boxing-timer-and-log/id6788696079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) | [Yavuz Aytekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639184529) |

## 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


### RoundLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roundlog-boxing-timer-and-log/id6788696079)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RoundLog Pro (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| RoundLog Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| RoundLog Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Timer free?

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

### Is RoundLog free?

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

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

RoundLog is rated higher. Box Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while RoundLog averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Box Timer or RoundLog have ads?

Neither Box Timer nor RoundLog shows ads.

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

Box Timer ships an update monthly, and RoundLog every 2 weeks. Most recently, Box Timer was updated on October 20, 2026 and RoundLog on September 26, 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.*