# SmartWOD Timer vs EMOM Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartWOD Timer at 88% against EMOM Timer's 50%. SmartWOD Timer also leads on ratings volume (54K vs 25) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). EMOM Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and EMOM Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmartWOD Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 25, 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 50% of EMOM Timer's.

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, EMOM Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartWOD Timer | EMOM Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041/reviews)** | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emom-timer/id6740501322/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) | [Miklos Pavel](https://appshunter.io/developer/979923367) |

## 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


### EMOM Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emom-timer/id6740501322)

This app helps you manage EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) workouts with pre-set routines or custom creations. It provides clear visual and audio cues for work and rest periods, allowing for focused training without distractions.

**Highlights:** Pre-set EMOM routines, Custom workout builder, Save favorite workouts, Ad-free experience, Visual and audio alerts, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartWOD Timer free?

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

### Is EMOM Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Timer or EMOM Timer?

SmartWOD Timer is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while EMOM Timer averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do SmartWOD Timer or EMOM Timer have ads?

SmartWOD Timer shows ads; EMOM Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or EMOM Timer?

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and EMOM Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and EMOM Timer on September 30, 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.*