Comparison

SmartWOD Timer vs Timer4BJJ

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

Timer4BJJ

This app helps practitioners time their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rolling and rest periods. It allows for custom configurations of multiple rounds with distinct durations, streamlining training sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable roll and rest times
  • Multiple round configurations
  • Simple and practical interface
  • Efficient training tool
Features
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Timer specifically designed to address roll time for bjj sessions. It's possible do define different roll and rest times for a different numbers of rolls, all at once, and then let it do its job. Simple, practical and efficient - all you need for your rolling.

Screenshots

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
Timer4BJJ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartWOD Timer at 88% against Timer4BJJ's 0%. SmartWOD Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). Timer4BJJ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Timer4BJJ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartWOD Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Timer4BJJ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, Timer4BJJ every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SmartWOD Timer versus Timer4BJJ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerTimer4BJJ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings54K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHINVENTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING GmbH

Customer experience

SmartWOD Timer

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

Timer4BJJ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Timer4BJJ

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
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  • 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
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  • Premium Lifetime$89.99
  • Premium Lifetime Special$89.99
None

Timer4BJJ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer4BJJ free?
Timer4BJJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Timer or Timer4BJJ?
SmartWOD Timer is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Timer4BJJ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SmartWOD Timer or Timer4BJJ have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; Timer4BJJ does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or Timer4BJJ?
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Timer4BJJ every 7 months. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Timer4BJJ on September 24, 2026.

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