Comparison

GOWOD 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

GOWOD

This app offers personalized mobility and stretching routines designed to enhance athletic performance, relieve stress, and improve recovery. It features a free mobility test to establish a baseline and tracks progress over time. Users can access sport-specific protocols to optimize training and daily movement.

Highlights
  • Personalized mobility protocols
  • Sport-specific routines
  • Free mobility test
  • Progress tracking
  • Activate, Recover, and Daily Flow sessions
  • Over 50 sports covered
Features
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THE MOST ADVANCED MOBILITY APP FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE Already trusted by 1.7 million athletes GIVE YOUR MOVEMENT MEANING Test your mobility and flexibility for free and discover how they impact your athletic performance. Access personalized mobility protocols designed to optimize your movement, relieve stress, improve recovery, and enhance your daily vitality. PERSONALIZED MOBILITY FOR YOU AND YOUR SPORTS Move like new in everything you do with GOWOD’s multi-sport approach: - Tailored mobility and stretching routines for your sport, weaknesses, and specific needs. - Over 50 sports covered, including CrossFit®, Running, Triathlon, Hyrox, Trail Running, Bodybuilding, and more. - No more guesswork, unlock new sensations and unleash your full potential with personalized routines. MEASURABLE PROGRESS, REAL RESULTS - Take the free mobility test to establish your baseline. - Track your mobility level for each sport and compare your stats. - Follow your progress month after month and set personal goals to move better. SPECIFIC PROTOCOLS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR TRAINING ROUTINE Train smarter and recover better with targeted mobility sessions: - ACTIVATE – Prepare your body for effort and maximize performance. - RECOVER – Reduce muscle fatigue and recover faster. - DAILY FLOW – Improve mobility week after week with simple, effective protocols. UPGRADE YOUR PERFORMANCE WITH GOWOD Stop guessing how to move better, GOWOD adapts to your movement. Whether you’re optimizing your training, unlocking better movement patterns, or boosting your performance in all the sports you love, GOWOD gives you the ultimate tool to move like new. Try GOWOD Premium and experience the impact of mobility on your performance. Terms of Use: https://www.gowod.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.gowod.app/privacy-policy

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

GOWOD4 screens
SmartWOD Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GOWOD at none against SmartWOD Timer's shown. GOWOD also leads on chart position (#168 vs unranked). SmartWOD Timer's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 71%) and ratings volume (54K vs 3.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. GOWOD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GOWOD against 4.9 for SmartWOD Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of GOWOD's written reviews are positive against 88% of SmartWOD Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GOWOD ships an update weekly, SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
GOWOD versus SmartWOD Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGOWODSmartWOD Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.4K ratings)4.9 (54K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews88.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K54K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobility First GroupSmartWOD GmbH

Customer experience

GOWOD

All ratings3,360 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews392 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative18.9%

SmartWOD Timer

All ratings54,037 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews746 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%

User reviews

GOWOD

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Personalized daily routines
  • 🔍 Mobility assessment and progress tracking
  • 💪 Improved mobility and flexibility
  • 🕰️ Flexible time options (8, 15, 22 mins)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and connection issues
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🕰️ Timer issues and automatic progression
  • 🎥 Lack of detailed exercise instructions
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

SmartWOD Timer

From 54K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

GOWOD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing and freezing issues
  • Login and subscription problems
  • Timer and exercise progression bugs
  • Inconsistent video playback and quality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create custom mobility routines
  • More exercise variations and difficulty levels
  • Integration with Apple Health and other fitness apps
  • Landscape mode and larger exercise visuals
  • Audio cues and guidance during exercises

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

5 purchases

GOWOD

Subscriptions5
  • GOWOD Premium Monthly BF7 Days trial$11.491 Month
  • GOWOD Premium Monthly7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • GOWOD Premium Semestrial14 Days trial$83.906 Months
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  • GOWOD Premium Yearly BF7 Days trial$108.991 Year
  • GOWOD Premium Yearly7 Days trial$124.991 Year
11 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-time5
  • Ad-Free$3.99
  • Ad-Free$4.99
  • Ad-Free$9.99
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  • Premium Lifetime$89.99
  • Premium Lifetime Special$89.99

Questions

Is GOWOD free?
GOWOD 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, GOWOD or SmartWOD Timer?
SmartWOD Timer is rated higher. GOWOD averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 from 54K ratings.
Do GOWOD or SmartWOD Timer have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; GOWOD does not.
Which is updated more often, GOWOD or SmartWOD Timer?
GOWOD ships an update weekly, and SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. Most recently, GOWOD was updated on October 29, 2026 and SmartWOD Timer on October 31, 2026.

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