Comparison

SmartWOD Timer vs Cross Fit Zone Training

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

Head to head
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

About

Cross Fit Zone Training

Track your effort zones, heart rate, and points during CrossFit or Cross Training classes. Get real-time feedback on your Apple Watch and analyze workout summaries to maximize training and calorie burn. Integrates with Apple Health and supports various Bluetooth heart rate monitors.

Highlights
  • Track effort zones and heart rate
  • Real-time Apple Watch feedback
  • Workout summaries
  • Apple Health integration
  • Haptic feedback for points earned
  • Supports Bluetooth heart rate monitors
Features
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Track your effort zones, heart rate, and points for every CrossFit® or Cross Training class and WOD you do. Use your Apple Watch for real-time feedback or connect any Bluetooth heart rate monitor. Whether you’re a Box member or you’re doing functional training at home, Cross Train Workout Companion® will give you killer insight into how hard your body is working during each exercise. Achieve your daily point goal to maximize your training and calorie burn. Seeing your zones in real-time on your Apple Watch provides great mid-workout motivation. Track your AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Timer, and Metcon workouts on the convenience of your wrist then manually upload your stats to CrossFit® BTWB. Each zone is associated with a color - there are 5 zones total. Zone thresholds have been personalized to cross-training & functional fitness workouts. “Feel the buzz” - every time you earn a point, your watch will buzz with haptic feedback to indicate progress toward your goal. Whether you are looking to improve fitness, get stronger, or burn more calories in your Cross Training workouts, this Apple Watch app can help you achieve your goal. FEATURES - See your training zones in real-time - Keep track of how many points you’re earning - Track calories, duration, and training zones - See summaries of workout stats after every workout EMAIL SUMMARIES Users can opt-in to receive email summaries of every workout showing details stats to track and improve your performance. PRIVACY We value your privacy and never share or sell any user information. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION - We read your biometrics from Apple Health for personalization - We save your workout data to Apple Health - All workouts count towards your Apple activity rings APPLE WATCH Use any Bluetooth heart rate monitor or any Apple Watch series 3 or later. *This app is made by independent app company PK Fitness® Apps Inc and is not affiliated with CrossFit®

Screenshots

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
Cross Fit Zone Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cross Fit Zone Training at none against SmartWOD Timer's shown. SmartWOD Timer's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 24) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Cross Fit Zone Training sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartWOD Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of SmartWOD Timer's written reviews are positive against 80% of Cross Fit Zone Training's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmartWOD Timer versus Cross Fit Zone Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerCross Fit Zone Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings) — better4.6 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings54K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB88 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHBred Ventures Inc

Customer experience

SmartWOD Timer

All ratings54,029 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews744 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.1%

Cross Fit Zone Training

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Cross Fit Zone Training

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

SmartWOD Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Premium 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Month Special$2.991 Month
  • Premium+ Monthly$3.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • 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$59.99
  • Premium Lifetime Special$89.99
6 purchases

Cross Fit Zone Training

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Promotional Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Friends & Family Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Sidegrade to yearly$49.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Year Free Access$69.99

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cross Fit Zone Training free?
Cross Fit Zone Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Timer or Cross Fit Zone Training?
SmartWOD Timer is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Cross Fit Zone Training averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.
Do SmartWOD Timer or Cross Fit Zone Training have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; Cross Fit Zone Training does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or Cross Fit Zone Training?
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Cross Fit Zone Training every 10 days. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Cross Fit Zone Training on September 24, 2026.

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