# Penalty Box Timer vs LaxClock

The clearest difference is rating: LaxClock at 5.0 against Penalty Box Timer's 3.0. Penalty Box Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LaxClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Penalty Box Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

LaxClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Penalty Box Timer | LaxClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penalty-box-timer/id6461521489/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laxclock-smart-lacrosse-timer/id6753964197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Howard Dickinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845984214) |

## What reviewers say

### Penalty Box Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penalty-box-timer/id6461521489)

This sports app helps manage penalties during games. It tracks player time in the penalty box and keeps score, acting as a digital scoreboard and power play tool for officials and coaches.

**Highlights:** Penalty box tracking, Game score tracking, Power play timer, Digital scoreboard, Sports management tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### LaxClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laxclock-smart-lacrosse-timer/id6753964197)

This app simplifies lacrosse game management for coaches, officials, and scorekeepers. It tracks game time, shot clock, scores, and penalties with automated calculations and custom game format settings. An optional upgrade offers an ad-free experience with enhanced notifications and sound alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time game and shot clock tracking, Automated penalty management and release calculation, Customizable game formats, Alternating possession tracking, Built-in timers for breaks and timeouts, Push notifications and sound alerts (with upgrade)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LaxClock+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LaxClock+ Annual | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Penalty Box Timer free?

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

### Is LaxClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Penalty Box Timer or LaxClock?

LaxClock is rated higher. Penalty Box Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LaxClock averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Penalty Box Timer or LaxClock have ads?

LaxClock shows ads; Penalty Box Timer does not.

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