# SmartWOD Timer vs MetCount

The clearest difference is rating: SmartWOD Timer at 4.9 against MetCount's 4.2. SmartWOD Timer also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 56%) and ratings volume (54K vs 18). MetCount's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MetCount asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartWOD Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of SmartWOD Timer's written reviews are positive against 56% of MetCount's.

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, MetCount every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartWOD Timer | MetCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041/reviews)** | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metcount/id1493452735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) | [Brett Kuprel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381546575) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MetCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metcount/id1493452735)

Track various workout types like AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and Rounds for Time. Log your workouts, heart rate, and calories to Apple Health. Enjoy background execution with audio and haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Rounds for Time workout modes, Logs workouts, heart rate, and calories to Apple Health, Background workout execution, Audio and haptic feedback, AirPods mode with workout assistant, Now Playing screen music control, Complications for live progress viewing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartWOD Timer free?

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

### Is MetCount free?

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

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

SmartWOD Timer is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while MetCount averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do SmartWOD Timer or MetCount have ads?

SmartWOD Timer shows ads; MetCount does not.

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

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and MetCount every 3 days. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on October 21, 2026 and MetCount on October 3, 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.*