Comparison

GPX Buddy vs WodTimer

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

Head to head
About

GPX Buddy

Easily export your Apple Watch workout data as GPX files for analysis and sharing. Get AI-powered workout summaries, track calories accurately, and visualize your routes with a built-in viewer. All your data syncs seamlessly via iCloud Drive.

Highlights
  • Export HealthKit workouts as GPX
  • AI workout summaries
  • Accurate calorie tracking
  • Route viewer and replay
  • iCloud Drive sync
Features
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Your Apple Watch tracks every run, ride, and hike. GPX Buddy sets that data free. Export any workout from HealthKit as a GPX file in seconds — open it in your favourite editor, or share it anywhere. AI Workout Summaries Get a smart, human-readable recap of every workout: pace insights, elevation highlights, and performance notes — generated automatically. Calorie Tracking Accurate calorie estimates based on your route, elevation changes, and body weight from HealthKit. Not just steps — real effort. Route Viewer & Replay Visualise your route on a map, replay it segment by segment, and zoom into any section. Export individual segments as separate files or merge multiple workouts into one. Seamless Sync iCloud Drive keeps all your GPX files in sync across your devices — browse them in Files or Finder, no cable needed. No ads. No subscription. Built by a solo developer who actually uses it. Feedback always welcome :)

About

WodTimer

This app provides a suite of professional-grade timers for various workout styles, including AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features a clear flip clock display and seamless Apple Watch integration for independent operation and haptic feedback. Track your progress and stay motivated through intense training sessions.

Highlights
  • AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and For Time timers
  • Apple Watch integration with haptic feedback
  • Professional flip clock display
  • Workout tracker and PR logging
  • Customizable audio and haptic alerts
  • Light/Dark mode support
  • Background operation for reliable performance
Features
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WodTimer is a professional CrossFit and functional fitness timer designed for serious training, with seamless Apple Watch integration and a bold flip clock display that is easy to read across the gym. IPHONE DUO SUPPORT Now with iPhone Duo support, so you can follow your workout on the larger foldable display. ALL THE TIMERS YOU NEED It offers a complete suite of timers including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and For Time, with automatic round tracking, audio and haptic cues, lap and PR logging, and customizable intervals. APPLE WATCH The app syncs smoothly with Apple Watch, allowing independent operation, real-time updates, haptic feedback, and extended runtime so you can train phone-free. GYM READY Gym-ready features include smart presets, favorites, adjustable countdowns, sound customization, light and dark modes, and reliable background performance even when the phone is locked. BUILT FOR ATHLETES Built for CrossFit athletes, HIIT, competitions, home gyms, and group classes, WodTimer delivers accurate, dependable timing with clear visual, audio, and haptic alerts to keep workouts on track and focused from start to finish. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GPX Buddy3 screens
WodTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WodTimer at Free against GPX Buddy's $2.99. WodTimer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). GPX Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (66% vs 50%). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

WodTimer is free to download; GPX Buddy costs $2.99 up front. WodTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GPX Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WodTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of GPX Buddy's written reviews are positive against 50% of WodTimer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPX Buddy ships an update fortnightly, WodTimer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GPX Buddy versus WodTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPX BuddyWodTimer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (28 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcello MasciaApp Lab Hub

Customer experience

GPX Buddy

All ratings28 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative25.7%

WodTimer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

GPX Buddy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WodTimer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is GPX Buddy free?
GPX Buddy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WodTimer free?
WodTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPX Buddy or WodTimer?
WodTimer is rated higher. GPX Buddy averages 4.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while WodTimer averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do GPX Buddy or WodTimer have ads?
Neither GPX Buddy nor WodTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPX Buddy or WodTimer?
GPX Buddy ships an update fortnightly, and WodTimer every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPX Buddy was updated on November 6, 2026 and WodTimer on October 30, 2026.

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