# EDUS vs SmartWOD Timer

EDUS and SmartWOD Timer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of SmartWOD Timer's written reviews are positive against 46% of EDUS's. SmartWOD Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (54K vs 7.9K). EDUS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EDUS asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartWOD Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 7.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of EDUS's written reviews are positive against 89% of SmartWOD Timer's.

EDUS ships an update every 5 weeks, SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EDUS | SmartWOD Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edus/id1042094805/reviews) | **[4.9 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caja Costarricense de seguro social](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272899841) | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) |

## What reviewers say

### EDUS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edus/id1042094805)

Access your unified digital health record from your smart device. Manage personal and dependent medical appointments, view prescriptions, diagnoses, and allergies. Also includes pension and contribution information, and allows for manual and automatic vital sign recording.

**Highlights:** Access unified digital health record, Manage personal and dependent appointments, View prescriptions, diagnoses, and allergies, Access pension and contribution information, Record vital signs manually and automatically, Integrate with Apple Health

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app with relevant information
- 🚀 Excellent initiative by the CCSS
- 💡 Powerful tool for accessing medical records
- 👍 Convenient for managing appointments and medication
- 👍 Positive user experience and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent issues with making appointments
- 🐛 Inability to view lab results and other medical information
- 🔒 Inconvenient password management and security restrictions
- 🐛 Unreliable performance and frequent crashes
- 🐛 Lack of integration with other medical services

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to make appointments through the app
- Inconsistent display of medical information and history
- Frequent log-in issues and password reset requirements
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Lack of availability for appointment slots

**Requested features**

- Ability to make appointments directly through the app
- Integration of lab results, imaging, and other medical data
- Option to view medical records for dependents (children, elderly parents)
- Inclusion of COVID-19 vaccination QR code
- Improved notification system for medication pickup and appointments


### SmartWOD Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month Special | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year Special | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Special | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app & customer service
- 👍 Good app with customizable workouts
- 👍 Versatile with different timer modes
- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 👍 Keeps a workout log

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer doesn't save or stops workout
- 🔊 Hard to hear beeps over music
- 🔒 Lifetime purchase not transferable across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 13.4.1
- Workout notes not showing up
- Music interruption during workouts

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EDUS free?

EDUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmartWOD Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EDUS or SmartWOD Timer?

SmartWOD Timer is rated higher. EDUS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 from 54K ratings.

### Do EDUS or SmartWOD Timer have ads?

SmartWOD Timer shows ads; EDUS does not.

### Which is updated more often, EDUS or SmartWOD Timer?

EDUS ships an update every 5 weeks, and SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. Most recently, EDUS was updated on September 25, 2026 and SmartWOD Timer on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*