# SmartWOD Timer vs Mission Strength

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mission Strength at none against SmartWOD Timer's 11. Mission Strength also leads on ads (none vs shown). SmartWOD Timer's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mission Strength 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 Mission Strength. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, Mission Strength monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartWOD Timer | Mission Strength |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mission-strength/id6474187761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 59 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) | [Mission Strength LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725039528) |

## 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 | $89.99 | 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


### Mission Strength

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mission-strength/id6474187761)

This app allows members to manage their fitness journey by reserving class spots, signing up for gym events, and updating personal account details. It simplifies gym management for a seamless user experience.

**Highlights:** Reserve class spots, Sign up for gym events, Update headshots, Manage credit card information, General account management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartWOD Timer free?

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

### Is Mission Strength free?

Mission Strength is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Timer or Mission Strength?

Mission Strength is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Mission Strength averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SmartWOD Timer or Mission Strength have ads?

SmartWOD Timer shows ads; Mission Strength does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or Mission Strength?

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Mission Strength monthly. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mission Strength on September 24, 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.*