Box Timer vs Weightfolio
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.
Weightfolio
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Weightfolio is a simple, private weight log: enter your weight each day (or sync automatically from a smart scale), optionally attach a progress photo, add a note (also optional), and watch your trend on a clean dashboard with weight lost or gained, percentage change, and a projected finish date toward your goal. • Log weight with an optional note and photo for each entry • Track trends with an interactive chart, moving average, and streaks • Set a goal weight and watch your progress toward it • Auto-log from a smart scale — new Apple Health weigh-ins become entries automatically, with a simple choice of which to keep if two show up the same day • See your Apple Fitness activity next to each entry — rings, steps, and workouts, down to calories, distance, heart rate, and time of day • Back up your full history, photos included, to iCloud — or export/import as CSV • A Home Screen widget shows your current weight and trend at a glance • Daily reminders, in imperial or metric units Everything stays on your device and in your own private iCloud account. There's no login, no ads, and no data ever shared with anyone else.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Box Timer at 18 against Weightfolio's 26.2. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Box Timer | Weightfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edvin Linden | CALVIN EDWARD,RUSSELL NICHOLSON |
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
Weightfolio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Box Timer
No in-app purchases
Weightfolio
No in-app purchases









