Comparison

SmartWOD Timer vs Hero WOD Recorder

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

Hero WOD Recorder

Record, review, and share videos of your workouts with a customizable timer and round counter. Analyze your performance to identify strengths and weaknesses, and share training guides with athletes. Supports various workout types like AMRAP, Tabata, and EMOM.

Highlights
  • Video recording of workouts
  • Customizable timer and round counter
  • Workout performance analysis
  • Support for various workout types (AMRAP, Tabata, EMOM)
  • Share training videos and guides
  • Drag-and-drop interface for on-screen elements
Features
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Do you want to challenge yourself every day? Workout after workout? WOD after WOD? Either you practice crosstraining or you do functional training it's time to get the best of you! Hero WOD Recorder will be your daily support for your workouts or training! Shoot videos of every WOD you do with the support of a lighter version of our Hero Timer! - Record, watch your video, share it, and beat your self everyday. - Discover your weaknesses and your strengths - Are you a personal trainer? Share to your athletes how to train at the best! - Personalize the colors and the label of Hero Timer - Attach to your video a round counter and the description card of your workout and customize them - Drag and drop the timer, the round counter, and your WOD description card everywhere on the screen - Configure every type of workout: * Count-Up/For Time: set a time cap and complete your workout * Count-Down/AMRAP: do as much rep/round as you can before the timer goes to zero * TABATA/HIIT: create intervals with WORK and REST time, and create multiple set of the same workout * EMOM: set time you have to finish every round, rest for the time remaining and go for the next round There aren't excuse anymore! Be a HERO! PS: our lovely icons have been taken "Pixel perfect", "turkkub", "Nikita Golubev", "ultimatearm", "Darius Dan", "xnimrodx", "Becris", "iconixar", "Kiranshastry", "Smashicons", "Eucalyp", "Surang" and "photo3idea" on flaticon.com and our awesome video has been taken from "Cottonbro" on Pexels.com

Screenshots

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
Hero WOD Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartWOD Timer at every 10 days against Hero WOD Recorder's every 4 months. SmartWOD Timer also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 67%). Hero WOD Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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 Hero WOD Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, Hero WOD Recorder every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartWOD Timer versus Hero WOD Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerHero WOD Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings54K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHFrancesco Miscia

Customer experience

SmartWOD Timer

All ratings54,037 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews746 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%

Hero WOD Recorder

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Hero WOD Recorder

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
3 purchases

Hero WOD Recorder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$12.99

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hero WOD Recorder free?
Hero WOD Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartWOD Timer or Hero WOD Recorder have ads?
Both SmartWOD Timer and Hero WOD Recorder show ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or Hero WOD Recorder?
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Hero WOD Recorder every 4 months. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hero WOD Recorder on October 15, 2026.

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