SmartWOD Timer vs Interval Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Interval Timer
This app is a versatile interval timer designed for various training styles like Tabata and HIIT. It offers customizable workout parameters, voice guidance, and music ducking for an enhanced training experience. Save your custom workouts and track your progress.
- Customizable interval settings
- Voice assistant with text-to-speech
- Music ducking for audio integration
- Save custom workouts
- Tabata, Rounds, Stopwatch modes
- Apple Health integration
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Special timer for interval training. This Interval Timer offers: • Very intuitive interface. After installing this timer you need to press one button to start a tabata workout with classic settings. • Ability to set up prepare, work, rest, rest between sets, cool down time, number of cycles and sets. • Intervals can be configured individually. With this interval training timer you can create any interval workout with any sequence of intervals. • Voice assistant with text-to-speech. • Add descriptions to intervals that will be displayed on the timer screen and will be voiced. • Bright and nice colors. • Ability to lower the volume in your music player while playing the timer sounds (ducking). • List of your saved workouts. • NEW! Quick workout - setup your workout with fast and ease. The opportunity to display mode: - Tabata Protocol. - Rounds. - Stopwatch. - Intervals. Tabata is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT): • Workout hard for 20 seconds • Rest for 10 seconds • Complete 8 rounds It's time to train, good luck! Application supports Apple Health to track activity during workout. You can download the app for free. Further use requires a subscription. At our discretion, we may decide to offer you a free trial per the terms displayed in the app. Please note that: When opting for a subscription, you pay the fixed price for your country, which is displayed in the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews and free trial automatically converts into subscription unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase. When canceling a subscription or a free trial, your subscription/free trial will stay active until the end of the current period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FMzBsd_mSO69xuzkpOKljPPtxRMWMTzt2iGs6wJIhik
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: SmartWOD Timer at free with in-app purchases against Interval Timer's subscription. SmartWOD Timer also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and ratings volume (54K vs 3.5K). Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Interval Timer sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SmartWOD Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 3.5K, 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 67% of Interval Timer's.
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, Interval Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartWOD Timer | Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (54K ratings) — better | 4.7 (3.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews — better | 66.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 54K — better | 3.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 243 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SmartWOD GmbH | HIIT Apps Sp. z o.o. |
Customer experience
SmartWOD Timer
Interval Timer
User reviews
SmartWOD Timer
From 54K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app & customer service
- 👍 Good app with customizable workouts
- 👍 Versatile with different timer modes
- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 👍 Keeps a workout log
Room to improve
- 🐛 Timer doesn't save or stops workout
- 🔊 Hard to hear beeps over music
- 🔒 Lifetime purchase not transferable across devices
Interval Timer
From 3.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 🚀 Versatile and efficient
- 🚀 Helpful voice prompts
- 👍 Seamless music integration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs causing lost workouts
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔒 Forced free trial
- 🐛 Timing issues with intervals
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
Interval Timer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Workouts disappearing
- App crashes and freezes
- Timing issues with intervals
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Watch integration
- More customization options
- Additional audio cues and prompts
- Improved workout tracking and history
In-app purchases
SmartWOD Timer
- Premium 1 month$2.991 Month
- Premium 1 Month Special$2.991 Month
- Premium+ Monthly$3.991 Month
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- Premium 1 Year$14.991 Year
- Premium 1 Year Special$14.991 Year
- Premium+ Yearly$29.991 Year
- Ad-Free$3.99
- Ad-Free$4.99
- Ad-Free$9.99
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- Premium Lifetime$89.99
- Premium Lifetime Special$89.99
Interval Timer
- Intervals: monthly membership7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Intervals: membership7 Days trial$3.993 Months
- Intervals: monthly membership$4.991 Month
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- Intervals: yearly membership$6.991 Year
- Intervals: yearly membership1 Year trial$9.991 Year
- Intervals: yearly membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Intervals: yearly membership7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Intervals: membership7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Intervals | PRO version$14.99
- Intervals | Membership$14.99
- Intervals | Membership$34.99
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- Intervals | Membership$39.99
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