Comparison

SmartWOD Timer vs Crosstrainer

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

Crosstrainer

This app provides a suite of timers and tracking tools designed for fitness enthusiasts to monitor their workouts. It offers various timer modes, preloaded routines, and hands-free audio and voice command capabilities for seamless exercise logging.

Highlights
  • EMOM, AMRAP, For Time, Custom Interval Timers
  • Preloaded Workouts
  • Add Exercise Names to Timers
  • Audio Guides for Hands-Free Workouts
  • Voice Command for Set Tracking
  • Advanced Splits and Round Tracking
  • Weekly New Workouts and Timers
Features
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Fit! Crosstrainer Pro is the best app for tracking your WODs. Timers included: Emom Amrap For Time Custom Intervals Preloaded Workouts Key features: Add exercise names to your timers Audio guides - speak your round, exercise, and reps for hands free workouts Advanced splits and tracking for your sets and rounds including end of workout pacing Enable voice command to track your sets and rounds hands free New workouts and timers added weekly Learn more at http://www.macrofit.co Terms of Use: https://www.joinfitapp.com/terms.html

Screenshots

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
Crosstrainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Crosstrainer at none against SmartWOD Timer's shown. SmartWOD Timer's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Crosstrainer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 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 Crosstrainer. 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, Crosstrainer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartWOD Timer versus Crosstrainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerCrosstrainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings54K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHMacroFit Inc

Customer experience

SmartWOD Timer

All ratings54,033 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews746 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%

Crosstrainer

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

Crosstrainer

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
2 purchases

Crosstrainer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crosstrainer free?
Crosstrainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Timer or Crosstrainer?
Crosstrainer is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Crosstrainer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SmartWOD Timer or Crosstrainer have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; Crosstrainer does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or Crosstrainer?
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Crosstrainer every 11 days. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Crosstrainer on October 1, 2026.

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