Comparison

iCountTimer Pro vs Box Timer Pro

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

Head to head
About

iCountTimer Pro

This app combines a timer and counter for various fitness activities, from interval training to strength sessions. It offers a clear display, audio cues, and smart lock functionality to help users focus on their workouts. The Pro version includes Apple Watch support, no ads, and advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Timer and counter combined
  • Save presets by activity
  • Large clear display with progress bar
  • Audio cues
  • Smart lock
  • Apple Watch app
  • Health app integration
Features
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Workout timer & counter which is simple, practical and classy. Whether it's interval training, yoga, home workouts, sports, strength training, HIIT or other fitness requirements, this app can easily fit in and accelerate your progress. Time your repetitions, forget the count and focus on your moves. A must-have app for exercise enthusiasts, athletes, trainers, coaches and all the fitness freaks who are passionate about exercising. Features: • Timer + Counter combined together • Save timers/counters as presets organised by activities • Large clear display with progress bar • Audio cues • Smart lock to lock timer screen Pro version features: • Apple Watch app + Simple Counter and Timer for quick access + Presets from the iPhone app are available in Apple Watch app organised by activities • No Ads • Extended slider limits, • Input custom values • Save upto 40 presets • 5 different themes • Various choices for alert sounds • Different counter modes • Custom start delay • Calories estimation** • Health app integration • Today widget in Notification Center Note: * Health app is not available on iPad ** The estimated calories are approximate Calories burned for any selected activity based on the MET (Metabolic Equivalent) values for the activity and personal details of individual. Actual energy expenditure may vary.

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/

Screenshots

iCountTimer Pro4 screens
Box Timer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Box Timer Pro at Free against iCountTimer Pro's $19.99. Box Timer Pro also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). iCountTimer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Box Timer Pro is free to download; iCountTimer Pro costs $19.99 up front. Box Timer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iCountTimer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCountTimer Pro ships an update every 2 months, Box Timer Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCountTimer Pro versus Box Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCountTimer ProBox Timer Pro
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhythmicWorksAndrej Kanuch

Customer experience

iCountTimer Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative10.2%

Box Timer Pro

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iCountTimer Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Box Timer Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access$1.991 Month
  • Pro Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is iCountTimer Pro free?
iCountTimer Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box Timer Pro free?
Box Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iCountTimer Pro or Box Timer Pro have ads?
Neither iCountTimer Pro nor Box Timer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCountTimer Pro or Box Timer Pro?
iCountTimer Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Box Timer Pro every 4 days. Most recently, iCountTimer Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and Box Timer Pro on October 17, 2026.

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