Comparison

ZenUp vs SmartWOD Timer

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

Head to head
About

ZenUp

Features
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ZenUp поможет Вам начать медитировать. Голосовые инструкции, напоминания с пятиминутным интервалом и оповещение об окончании медитации: все это позволит Вам сконцентрироваться на процессе медитации и не отвлекаться на посторонние мысли.

About

SmartWOD Timer

This app provides a versatile timer for various functional fitness routines like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features customizable intervals, motivational cues, and a clear display, making it suitable for gym or home workouts.

Highlights
  • AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata timers
  • Customizable MIX timer
  • Motivational sound and voice cues
  • Mid-workout reminders
  • Round counter
  • Landscape mode with large display
  • Background operation
Features
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SmartWOD Timer is a simple yet powerful timer for all popular functional fitness workouts: AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, and custom intervals. Just select your workout type, set the time, and go! TIMERS • AMRAP, EMOM, For Time and Tabata • Customizable MIX timer for your own workout flows • Round counter and landscape mode with large, clear numbers • Motivational sound and voice cues, plus mid-workout reminders • Runs in the background and works great with Apple Watch AFTER YOUR WORKOUT • Guided cool-downs — stretches for exactly the muscles you just trained, video by video • Workout log with calendar, notes and CSV export • Save your workouts to Apple Health IN THE GYM • Cast your timer to any TV with Chromecast • Save any setup as a preset and start with one tap • Clean, distraction-free design Whether you're training at the gym, at home, or preparing for events like HYROX or The Open – SmartWOD Timer keeps you on track. Train smart. Train strong. With SmartWOD. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS SmartWOD offers auto-renewing subscriptions: Premium $2.99 per month $17.99 per year Premium+ $4.99 per month $34.99 per year Prices shown are for United States customers and may differ elsewhere. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy and terms: https://smartwod.app/timer-terms https://smartwod.app/privacy

Screenshots

ZenUp4 screens
SmartWOD Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZenUp at none against SmartWOD Timer's 10. ZenUp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.1). SmartWOD Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and update cadence 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. SmartWOD Timer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ZenUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZenUp ships an update weekly, SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ZenUp versus SmartWOD Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenUpSmartWOD Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (54K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—54K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim IsaevSmartWOD GmbH

Bugs and requests

ZenUp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SmartWOD Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 13.4.1
  • Workout notes not showing up
  • Music interruption during workouts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to skip sections of a workout
  • Louder beep/countdown volume
  • Workout log sync across devices
  • Split-screen support on iPad

In-app purchases

None

ZenUp

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

SmartWOD Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Premium 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Month Special$2.991 Month
  • Premium+ Monthly$3.991 Month
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  • Premium 1 Year$14.991 Year
  • Premium 1 Year Special$14.991 Year
  • Premium+ Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Ad-Free$3.99
  • Ad-Free$4.99
  • Premium Lifetime$89.99
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  • Premium Lifetime Special$89.99

Questions

Is ZenUp free?
ZenUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZenUp or SmartWOD Timer have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; ZenUp does not.
Which is updated more often, ZenUp or SmartWOD Timer?
ZenUp ships an update weekly, and SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. Most recently, ZenUp was updated on November 1, 2026 and SmartWOD Timer on November 6, 2026.

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