# SmartActive vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Workout Timer at 88% against SmartActive's 16%. Workout Timer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). SmartActive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. SmartActive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Workout Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout Timer has 43 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of SmartActive's written reviews are positive against 88% of Workout Timer's.

SmartActive ships an update every 2 months, Workout Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartActive | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartactive/id1173506778/reviews) | **[4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kompernass](https://appshunter.io/developer/939565341) | [Oleksandr Bilyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588574362) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartActive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartactive/id1173506778)

This app collects data from your tracker to provide statistics on calorie consumption, distance, and sleep patterns. It offers various analyses to help you achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Collects tracker data, Calorie consumption statistics, Distance tracking, Sleep behavior analysis, Goal achievement support, Calendar view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360)

Enhance your workouts with custom timers, motivational quotes, and background operation. This app offers an intuitive interface for setting up and starting your favorite routines quickly. It supports a wide range of fitness activities, from HIIT to CrossFit.

**Highlights:** Workout announcements, Motivational quotes, Personal timer presets, Intuitive interface, Customizable icons and names, Background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Workout Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Workout Timer | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Workout Timer | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartActive free?

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

### Is Workout Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartActive or Workout Timer?

Workout Timer is rated higher. SmartActive averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do SmartActive or Workout Timer have ads?

Neither SmartActive nor Workout Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartActive or Workout Timer?

SmartActive ships an update every 2 months, and Workout Timer every 2 days. Most recently, SmartActive was updated on June 7, 2026 and Workout Timer on June 5, 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.*