Comparison

PBOX vs Hi Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PBOX

Features
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The application is designed specifically for POWERBOX SC power meter from FSA and requires product serial on the purchased crankset to activate. In the app, users have access to simple indoor riding power data display and quick view to personal power bests in different time intervals. More features are coming soon…

About

Hi Timer

Create and customize your own interval workouts with this intuitive timer app. Features include quick start templates, advanced customization, voice cues, and background operation. Seamlessly integrate with your music and save workouts to Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval workouts
  • Quick start templates (Tabata)
  • Drag & drop interface
  • Voice and sound cues
  • Background operation
  • Music integration
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Hi Timer, Your Personal Interval Training Companion Hi Timer makes it effortless to create and customise your own interval workouts. Whether you’re jumping into a quick Tabata session or building advanced routines like Circuits and Combinations, Hi Timer gives you the tools to stay on track and motivated. Hi Timer is designed to be simple enough for quick sessions, yet powerful enough to handle the most complex training routines. With its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, powerful customization options, and seamless background performance, Hi Timer helps you focus on your workout, not your phone. Featuring: - Quick Start Templates – Get moving right away with popular HIIT formats like Tabata. - Advanced Customisation – Build Circuits, Combinations, or fully custom routines with unlimited flexibility. - Drag & Drop Simplicity – Reorder intervals and sub-timers with ease. - Voice & Sound Cues – Interval names read aloud via text-to-speech, so you never need to glance at your screen. - Works in the Background – Keep your timer running with the screen locked or while using other apps. - Music Integration – Play your own tracks from Apple Music, your library, or other apps alongside your workout. - Smart Sounds – Choose start sounds, halfway alerts, and custom audio cues for every interval. - Cloud Sync & Sharing – Access your timers across devices or share them instantly with friends via a simple link. - HealthKit Integration – Save your completed workouts to Apple Health. This app is for timing only and does not provide medical or fitness advice. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program. This app contains optional in-app purchases that grant full access to unlimited timers and workouts, and the ability to share timers between devices. You may be offered a free trial for the Premium subscription. After the free trial period, if offered, the subscription automatically renews with the price and duration given above unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Removing the app doesn’t automatically cancel the subscription. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PBOX3 screens
Hi Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PBOX at none against Hi Timer's 3. PBOX also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Hi Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hi Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PBOX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PBOX ships an update every 6 months, Hi Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PBOX versus Hi Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPBOXHi Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperF.S.A. srlSophie Payne

In-app purchases

None

PBOX

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hi Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Hi Timer Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Hi Timer Premium Yearly7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • HiTimer Forever$6.99

Questions

Is PBOX free?
PBOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hi Timer free?
Hi Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PBOX or Hi Timer have ads?
Neither PBOX nor Hi Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PBOX or Hi Timer?
PBOX ships an update every 6 months, and Hi Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, PBOX was updated on September 14, 2026 and Hi Timer on September 15, 2026.

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