Comparison

SmartWOD Timer vs CrossTimer

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
Read full description

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

CrossTimer

This minimalist workout timer is designed for interval training, including CrossFit and HIIT. It supports various workout formats like AMRAP and EMOM, with optional voice cues and background operation. Enjoy a seamless experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • AMRAP, EMOM, TABATA & FOR TIME workout timing
  • No ads or in-app purchases
  • Round counting feature
  • Motivational voice cues
  • Background operation
Features
Read full description

CrossTimer is a minimalist workout timer without ads or in-app purchases. The app is perfect for timing any type of workout, but we designed it specifically for CrossFit, HIIT and interval training. • Time AMRAP, EMOM, TABATA & FOR TIME workouts / WODs • No ads or in-app purchases – buy once, for life • Ability to count rounds during workouts • Support for motivational voice cues • Runs in the background

Screenshots

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
CrossTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SmartWOD Timer at Free against CrossTimer's $2.99. SmartWOD Timer also leads on ratings volume (54K vs 121). CrossTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support 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

SmartWOD Timer is free to download; CrossTimer costs $2.99 up front. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CrossTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SmartWOD Timer against 4.8 for CrossTimer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of SmartWOD Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of CrossTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, CrossTimer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SmartWOD Timer versus CrossTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerCrossTimer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (54K ratings) — better4.8 (121 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54K — better121
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHTenect Sweden AB

Customer experience

SmartWOD Timer

All ratings54,033 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews746 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%

CrossTimer

All ratings121 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CrossTimer

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
Show 2 more
  • Premium Lifetime$89.99
  • Premium Lifetime Special$89.99
None

CrossTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrossTimer free?
CrossTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Timer or CrossTimer?
SmartWOD Timer is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while CrossTimer averages 4.8 from 121 ratings.
Do SmartWOD Timer or CrossTimer have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; CrossTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or CrossTimer?
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and CrossTimer every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and CrossTimer on October 8, 2026.

Other comparisons