Comparison

SmartWOD Timer vs Ultimate tabata workout timer

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

Ultimate tabata workout timer

This app provides a customizable timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts. It allows users to focus on their exercises without needing to constantly check the time, with options for music playback and saving workout data.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer
  • Focus on workouts
  • Music playback
  • Save workout activities
  • Phone and watch compatibility
Features
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Tabata timer allows you to focus on your workouts while going through your exercises. You can use the application on your phone or watch, listen to the music while exercising and save your workout activities in Health app.

Screenshots

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
Ultimate tabata workout timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ultimate tabata workout timer at none against SmartWOD Timer's shown. SmartWOD Timer's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, rating, 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 Ultimate tabata workout timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SmartWOD Timer against 5.0 for Ultimate tabata workout timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, Ultimate tabata workout timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartWOD Timer versus Ultimate tabata workout timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerUltimate tabata workout timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings54K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHAlexandr Peancovschi

Customer experience

SmartWOD Timer

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

Ultimate tabata workout timer

All ratings2 ratings
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

Ultimate tabata workout timer

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$59.99
  • Premium Lifetime Special$89.99
1 purchases

Ultimate tabata workout timer

One-time1
  • Unlimited workouts$0.99

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultimate tabata workout timer free?
Ultimate tabata workout timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Timer or Ultimate tabata workout timer?
Ultimate tabata workout timer is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Ultimate tabata workout timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SmartWOD Timer or Ultimate tabata workout timer have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; Ultimate tabata workout timer does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or Ultimate tabata workout timer?
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Ultimate tabata workout timer monthly. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ultimate tabata workout timer on September 20, 2026.

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