# SmartWOD Timer vs Athlo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Athlo at none against SmartWOD Timer's 11. Athlo also leads on ads (none vs shown). SmartWOD Timer's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Athlo 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 Athlo. 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.

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, Athlo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartWOD Timer | Athlo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athlo/id6758222194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) | [Ariel Solis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871543447) |

## 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


### Athlo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athlo/id6758222194)

Access your personal gym information, view class schedules, and check assigned workouts. Stay updated with gym news and manage your profile. This app is for end-users only, not for gym administration.

**Highlights:** View events and schedules, Access assigned workouts, Gym news and announcements, Basic user profile management, Personal information access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Athlo free?

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

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

Athlo is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Athlo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmartWOD Timer or Athlo have ads?

SmartWOD Timer shows ads; Athlo does not.

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

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Athlo every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Athlo on October 9, 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.*