# Round Timer vs SmartWOD Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SmartWOD Timer at 54K against Round Timer's 296. SmartWOD Timer also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Round Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Round Timer against 4.9 for SmartWOD Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 296, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Round Timer's written reviews are positive against 89% of SmartWOD Timer's.

Round Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Round Timer | SmartWOD Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer-purehiit/id1198752738/reviews) | **[4.9 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 296 | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miklos Pavel](https://appshunter.io/developer/979923367) | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) |

## What reviewers say

### Round Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer-purehiit/id1198752738)

This app provides a simple and customizable timer for interval training like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers audio cues, background operation, and integrates with Apple Watch for health tracking. Pre-built routines and workout reminders help users stay consistent with their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Audio alerts for rounds, Background operation, Apple Watch integration, Workout reminders, Pre-built routines

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | Free | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom sounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $14.99 | one-time |


### 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 Round Timer free?

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

### Is SmartWOD Timer free?

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

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

SmartWOD Timer is rated higher. Round Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 from 54K ratings.

### Do Round Timer or SmartWOD Timer have ads?

Both Round Timer and SmartWOD Timer show ads.

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

Round Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Round Timer was updated on September 12, 2026 and SmartWOD Timer on September 26, 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.*