Box Timer vs Flow Squat
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.
Flow Squat
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Flow Squat is a live squat-depth judge for wall-ball training. Prop your iPhone up, let the front camera see you, and get a verdict on each completed squat — VALID or NO REP — while you train. HOW IT WORKS • Set your phone on the floor or a box, facing you from the side or rear. • Flow Squat finds your position automatically — no manual calibration picking. • A countdown gets you into position, then completed squats are judged in real time. • Each rep counts only when you reach the required depth. Short reps are called NO REP. • Optional audio cues announce the countdown, rep verdicts, and the end of your set. OPTIONAL WORKOUT VIDEO • Turn on Record Workout in Settings to make a silent video of your set. • Preview the video in Result at 1×, 4×, or 8× speed. • Choose Save Video to add a copy to Photos, or Share Video to select a destination using the iOS share sheet. • Auto-Save Video to Photos is a separate Settings option, off by default. When enabled, it saves one original-speed copy after the set. • Leaving Result removes the app's temporary video. Flow Squat warns you first if you have not saved or shared it. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Squat analysis runs on your device. Avocado Lab does not receive your live camera feed or workout videos. • Workout recording is optional and off by default. No microphone access is requested. • No account, sign-in, analytics, or advertising. • Session history and per-rep results stay on your phone, and you can delete them in the app. FOR TRAINERS WHO COUNT • Live rep counter with session history. • Side and rear camera placements supported. • Review every rep of a past session rep by rep. A NOTE ON SCOPE Flow Squat is a training aid for personal practice. It does not certify wall-ball compliance with any official rulebook, and it is not a substitute for a human judge in competition. Flow Squat requires an iPhone with a front camera. Camera access is used only while you are training.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Flow Squat at every 3 days against Box Timer's monthly. 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.
Box Timer ships an update monthly, Flow Squat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Box Timer | Flow Squat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edvin Linden | CHIU TSUI |
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
Flow Squat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Box Timer
No in-app purchases
Flow Squat
No in-app purchases









