# SmartWOD Timer vs CrossTimer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartWOD Timer | CrossTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041/reviews)** | [4.8 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosstimer-wod-timer/id1525199749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 121 |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 59 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) | [Tenect Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476433585) |

## 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


### CrossTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosstimer-wod-timer/id1525199749)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

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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.*