Comparison

SmartWOD Timer vs TaiTrain

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

TaiTrain

This app offers personalized workout and meal plans to help you achieve your fitness goals. Track your progress, log meals, and connect with your coach for real-time support and guidance.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout plans
  • Customized meal plans
  • Nutrition and hydration tracking
  • Progress tracking and analytics
  • 1-on-1 coach messaging
  • Wearable device integration
Features
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Kick start your fitness journey with TAITRAIN! Together with Dan Tai, you'll have the best combination of nutrition & exercises available on a single app. With TAITRAIN, you can begin your fitness journey in no time. Get a fully personalized workout and meal plan tailored to your fitness goals. Progress tracking gets easier when you log your daily workout, record meals, update your check-ins and connect your fitness band & health kit, and get real-time updates via advanced analytical tools. Everything that contributes to your fitness goals gets captured in one place. To top it all, use the inbuilt 1-1 chat feature to have all your queries addressed on the go. You deserve to be the best. That’s why I have packed so many features in a single app to help you achieve your fitness goals. Start your journey today! Features that will help you achieve your fitness goals include: Personalized Workout Plan: Get a fully personalized fitness plan tailored to your goals, whether it is to gain weight, lose weight, gain muscles, or simply wish to work on your general fitness. Nutrition, Hydration & Habits: Access meal plans assigned by your coach and log your food intake to keep a close track of your calorie intake and macros. You can also track your hydration, steps and calories burnt on the app. Instant messaging & video calls - Message your coach in real-time and schedule video sessions directly from the app. Stay connected with your coach to improve compliance and get better results. Check-ins: Gain complete insight into your overall performance with easy check-ins and real-time updates. Progress: Stay on top of your progress with powerful analytics. Wearable integration: Get the bigger picture of your progress by connecting your fitness band & health kit thereby enabling real-time updates. Note regarding Apple Health: The app integrates with Apple Health to show your daily activity - distance, steps, active energy, and flights to help you better achieve your goals. App also uses Apple Health to track energy burned and heart rate during a workout session, if an Apple Watch is used. Workout metrics are shared with the coach to better design your workout schedule. DISCLAIMER: Users should seek a doctor’s advice before using this app and making any medical decisions.

Screenshots

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
TaiTrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TaiTrain at none against SmartWOD Timer's shown. SmartWOD Timer's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 24) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TaiTrain sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $400.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of SmartWOD Timer's written reviews are positive against 94% of TaiTrain's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, TaiTrain every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmartWOD Timer versus TaiTrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerTaiTrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings) — better4.7 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB134 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHDANIEL TAI SEN CHOY

Customer experience

SmartWOD Timer

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

TaiTrain

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

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

TaiTrain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SmartWOD Timer

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time4
  • Ad-Free$3.99
  • Ad-Free$4.99
  • Premium Lifetime$89.99
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  • Premium Lifetime Special$89.99
1 purchases

TaiTrain

Subscriptions1
  • Bespoke muscle gain$400.001 Month

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaiTrain free?
TaiTrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Timer or TaiTrain?
SmartWOD Timer is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while TaiTrain averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.
Do SmartWOD Timer or TaiTrain have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; TaiTrain does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or TaiTrain?
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and TaiTrain every 6 weeks. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on November 5, 2026 and TaiTrain on November 3, 2026.

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