Comparison

Box Timer Pro vs The Iron Page

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

Head to head
About

Box Timer Pro

This boxing timer app provides a professional-grade, distraction-free training experience. Customize rounds, rests, and utilize pre-built presets with visual and audio cues for seamless transitions. Enjoy background operation and premium features with optional subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Customizable round and rest timers
  • Pre-built workout presets
  • Visual and audio cues
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Background timer operation
  • Unlimited workout presets (premium)
  • Custom sound options (premium)
Features
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Box Timer Pro is the ultimate boxing workout companion, designed by fighters for fighters. Whether you're a professional boxer, MMA athlete, or fitness enthusiast, this app delivers a distraction-free, professional-grade timer experience. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES: • Customizable round and rest timers • Pre-built workout presets (Boxing) • Visual and audio cues for seamless transitions • Clean, distraction-free interface • Background timer operation • No ads or interruptions PREMIUM BENEFITS: • Unlimited workout presets • Custom sound options • Priority support PERFECT FOR: • Professional fighters • Boxing trainers • MMA athletes • Kickboxing enthusiasts • HIIT workout lovers • Boxing gyms WHY CHOOSE BOX TIMER PRO: • Built by fighters, for fighters • Zero distractions during training • Professional-grade accuracy • Intuitive, easy-to-use interface • Regular updates and improvements • Dedicated customer support Download Box Timer Pro today and elevate your training experience to the next level! This app uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The Iron Page

Features
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Most men were never taught how to carry what they feel. They were taught to push through, stay silent, and never let it show. The result is weight — carried everywhere, shown nowhere. The Iron Page is where you put it down. One prompt. One page. Every day. No accounts. No judgment. No one reads what you write but you. This is not a therapy app. It is not a wellness app. It is a private space built for the man who would never describe himself as someone who needs help — but knows something has to change. THE DAILY PROMPT One emotionally focused question every day from a library of 150 prompts across 11 categories — anger, grief, identity, fear, shame, purpose, pride, relationships, fatherhood, mental health, and gratitude. The kind of questions most men spend a lifetime avoiding. The prompts adapt over time, learning what you keep circling. THE BREATHING EXERCISE Five breaths before you write. Clear the noise. Show up fully. The same discipline you bring to the gym, brought to your mind. THE STREAK Your only competition is yesterday's version of yourself. A simple count of consecutive days written. Build the habit. Keep the streak. THE MEDALS 36 medals earned through honesty and kept forever. Medals mark the moments you showed up — your first entry, your iron week, your first forge, your deep cuts, and more. Some you'll earn without trying. Some will take time. FREESTYLE — Fe No prompt. No rules. Just the page. When you need to write something outside the daily question, Fe is waiting with no boundaries. THE IRON MIRROR Write, then forge it. The Mirror reads what you wrote and shows you three things — what you said beneath the words, the question you didn't ask, and a single line forged from your own truth. 5 sessions per month on the free plan. THE IRON ARCHIVE Every forge line you've ever written, permanent and stacked. Your complete reflection history in one place. THE WEIGHT Your complete entry history visualized by word count and category. Every entry. Every day. Tap any bar to read it. FORTIFY Four breathing exercises — Box Breath, Physiological Sigh, 4-7-8, and Breath of Fire. Plus timed writing sprints at 1, 5, 10, and 15 minutes. Train the breath. Train the mind. 5 sprints per month on the free plan. COMPLETELY PRIVATE Your entries never leave your device. No account required. No data collected. No one reads what you write. The Iron Mirror uses a secure API call to generate your reflection — your text is never stored beyond that request. Built tough. Written honest. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gabby-elderberry-812.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-The-Iron-Page-32774857f1dc80bab90fe340fb9a7e94?showMoveTo=true&saveParent=true

Screenshots

Box Timer Pro4 screens
The Iron Page4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Iron Page at none against Box Timer Pro's 2. Box Timer Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Box Timer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Iron Page asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Timer Pro ships an update every 4 days, The Iron Page every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Box Timer Pro versus The Iron Page: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox Timer ProThe Iron Page
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAndrej KanuchJacoby Alexander

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Box Timer Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access$1.991 Month
  • Pro Access$49.991 Year
None

The Iron Page

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Timer Pro free?
Box Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Iron Page free?
The Iron Page is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Box Timer Pro or The Iron Page have ads?
Neither Box Timer Pro nor The Iron Page shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Box Timer Pro or The Iron Page?
Box Timer Pro ships an update every 4 days, and The Iron Page every 3 weeks. Most recently, Box Timer Pro was updated on September 13, 2026 and The Iron Page on September 10, 2026.

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