Comparison

SmartWOD Timer vs The Macro Way

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

The Macro Way

Access a personalized nutrition plan to optimize your metabolism and achieve health goals. Receive guidance from a dedicated coach, educational content, and tools to track progress, habits, and body measurements. Connect with a supportive community for motivation.

Highlights
  • Customized nutrition program
  • 24/7 coach access
  • Educational videos
  • Habit tracking
  • Progress photos and measurements
  • Digital communities
  • Wearable device integration
Features
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With the The Macro Way App, you will have access to your customized nutrition program designed specifically to help you fuel your metabolism and reach your health goals and educate you on your food choices! You will have 24/7 access to your coach as well as educational videos teaching you along the way. Your coach will be able to see your food, make recommendations and adjust your macros weekly based off your results. Your coach will also help you set lifestyle habits and show you how to track weekly pictures and measurements. FEATURES: - Track your meals and make better food choices - Stay on top of your daily habits - Set health and fitness goals and track progress towards your goals - Gain milestone badges for achieving new personal bests and maintaining habit streaks - Message your coach in real-time - Be part of digital communities to meet people with similar health goals and stay motivated - Track body measurements and take progress photos - Get push notification reminders for scheduled workouts and activities - Connect your Apple Watch to track workouts, steps, habits, and more right from your wrist - Connect to other wearable devices and apps like the Apple Health App, Garmin, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, and Withings devices to track workouts, sleep, nutrition, and body stats and composition Download the app today!

Screenshots

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
The Macro Way4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Macro Way at none against SmartWOD Timer's 11. The Macro Way also leads on ads (none vs shown). SmartWOD Timer's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, 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. The Macro Way asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 The Macro Way. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, The Macro Way every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmartWOD Timer versus The Macro Way: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerThe Macro Way
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings54K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHThe Macro Way LLC

Customer experience

SmartWOD Timer

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

The Macro Way

All ratings5 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

The Macro Way

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

The Macro Way

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Macro Way free?
The Macro Way is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Timer or The Macro Way?
The Macro Way is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while The Macro Way averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do SmartWOD Timer or The Macro Way have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; The Macro Way does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or The Macro Way?
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and The Macro Way every 5 weeks. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Macro Way on October 18, 2026.

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