Comparison

SmartWOD Timer vs Workout Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

Workout Timer

Features
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Workout Timer · Interval Timer · Tabata Timer · Timer for Workouts · Interval Timer Free · HIIT Timer BestWorkout is the all-in-one workout timer that turns any phone into a powerful personal coach. From a quick four-minute Tabata timer to a 40-minute strength circuit, this flexible interval timer adapts to every fitness style while remaining 100% offline and ad-free. If you have ever searched for a reliable timer for workouts that works anywhere, BestWorkout is the answer—an interval timer free of paywalls yet packed with premium features. Why BestWorkout Is the Ultimate Workout Timer Fully Customisable Interval Timer • Dial in exact work, rest, and long-rest values in seconds or minutes. • Set total sets, rounds, or an open-ended stopwatch mode. • The colour-changing display and optional vibration ensure you always feel the phase change, making it perfect as a HIIT timer in noisy gyms or outdoor runs. Unlimited Bookmarks for Every Timer for Workouts • Save an endless library of routines: kettlebell sets, boxing rounds, Pilates flows, even Pomodoro study sessions. • Duplicate any workout timer and tweak one field to create progressive overload plans. PRO : Calendar and History Insights • Every completed interval timer logs to a colour-coded calendar. • Tap any day to review total work minutes, completed sets, and streak length. Interval Timer Free and Privacy-First • No accounts, no ads, no trackers: BestWorkout is a genuinely free interval timer. • Perfect for basement gyms, aeroplane cabins, or remote trails—no signal required. • Battery-optimised code lets a marathon workout timer run for hours without draining your phone. Complete Device Control • Screen wake-lock keeps digits visible until the final beep. • Haptic strength slider ranges from silent taps to strong buzzes. Multilingual Support Out of the Box • Interface and voice prompts localised in English, Español, Deutsch, Français, Português, 日本語, 한국어, Русский, Türkçe, العربية, among others. • Units switch automatically between seconds and minutes for a seamless global workout timer experience. Lightning-Fast Start-Up • A three-step intro helps you build your first interval timer in sixty seconds. • Includes a classic Tabata timer, a strength HIIT timer, and an EMOM to showcase versatility. How to Create Your Perfect Workout Timer Tap the + button in Bookmarks. Choose Single-Exercise or Multi-Exercise. Enter work seconds, rest seconds, sets or rounds, and optional long rest. Name the routine—example: “20-10 Tabata Timer ×8.” Press Save, then Start: your new interval timer begins instantly. Sample Routines to Spark Ideas • Tabata Timer: 20 s work / 10 s rest × 8 • Strength Interval Timer: 45 s lifts / 15 s rest, long rest 60 s after 5 rounds • Pyramid HIIT Timer: 30-40-50-40-30 s work with equal rest • Boxing Timer for Workouts: 3 min rounds, 1 min corner rest, repeat 12 times • Mobility Flow: 60 s stretch, 30 s rest across five poses, repeat twice Expert Tips for Interval Timer Mastery • Long-press a calendar entry to reschedule or add performance notes. • Run music in the background; phase changes still vibrate or announce quietly through headphones. Privacy Pledge Your data stays on your device—BestWorkout never sends workout history to the cloud. It requests only vibration and wake-lock permissions, keeping the interval timer free from intrusive ads or analytics. Ready to Level Up? Download BestWorkout now and transform every session with the most versatile workout timer, interval timer, Tabata timer, timer for workouts, interval timer free, and HIIT timer on the market. Set your goals, press Start, and make every second stronger. Privacy Policy: https://burnai.app/privacy-policy-workouttimer.html Terms Of Services: https://burnai.app/terms-of-services-workouttimer.html

Screenshots

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Workout Timer at none against SmartWOD Timer's shown. Workout Timer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Workout Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartWOD Timer versus Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerWorkout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings54K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHAhmet Yagız Sarıdogan

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

Workout Timer

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
Show 3 more
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Premium Lifetime$89.99
  • Premium Lifetime Special$89.99
2 purchases

Workout Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Timer free?
Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartWOD Timer or Workout Timer have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; Workout Timer does not.

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