# GOWOD vs SmartWOD Timer

The clearest difference is ads: GOWOD at none against SmartWOD Timer's shown. GOWOD also leads on chart position (#162 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | GOWOD | SmartWOD Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowod-mobility-and-stretching/id1227834875/reviews) | **[4.9 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobility First Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/924376693) | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) |

## What reviewers say

### GOWOD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowod-mobility-and-stretching/id1227834875)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GOWOD Premium Monthly BF | $11.49 | per month |
| GOWOD Premium Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| GOWOD Premium Semestrial | $83.90 | per 6 months |
| GOWOD Premium Yearly BF | $108.99 | per year |
| GOWOD Premium Yearly | $124.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[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 | $89.99 | 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*