# SmartWOD Timer vs Custom Fitness Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Custom Fitness Timer at none against SmartWOD Timer's 11. Custom Fitness Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). SmartWOD Timer's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Custom Fitness Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SmartWOD Timer against 5.0 for Custom Fitness Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of SmartWOD Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Custom Fitness Timer's.

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, Custom Fitness Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartWOD Timer | Custom Fitness Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-fitness-timer/id6448923014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 59 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) | [Jared Rosenthal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686932132) |

## 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 | $59.99 | 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


### Custom Fitness Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-fitness-timer/id6448923014)

Create and manage custom timers for various fitness activities like countdowns, intervals, and work/rest periods. Features include intuitive navigation, a press-and-hold stopwatch, and optional sound alerts. Personalize timers with custom names and colors to match different phases.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom timer creation, Countdown timer, Interval timer, Work/Rest timer, Press and hold stopwatch, Optional timer sounds, Color-coded timer phases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartWOD Timer free?

SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Custom Fitness Timer free?

Custom Fitness Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Timer or Custom Fitness Timer?

Custom Fitness Timer is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Custom Fitness Timer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do SmartWOD Timer or Custom Fitness Timer have ads?

Both SmartWOD Timer and Custom Fitness Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or Custom Fitness Timer?

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Custom Fitness Timer every 4 days. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Custom Fitness Timer on June 11, 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.*