Comparison

SmartWOD Timer vs Gym Workout Log

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

Gym Workout Log

Effortlessly log your gym workouts using voice commands and gain personalized AI coaching based on your training history. Generate custom workout plans, track progress with detailed analytics, and share your achievements.

Highlights
  • Voice logging for instant transcription
  • AI coaching based on training history
  • Custom AI plan composer
  • Log workouts directly from your plan
  • Progress analytics and insights
  • Plate calculator
  • Shareable workout cards
Features
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Flowgains helps you log gym workouts fast and turn your training history into useful AI coaching. Flowgains is built for lifters who want to track workouts without fighting a bloated fitness app. VOICE LOGGING Just say it. "Bench press, 100 kg, 8 reps", Flowgains transcribes, parses, and logs it instantly. No breaking your flow. AI COACH Your entire training history is always in context. Ask "what weight did I use on squats last week?" or "am I stronger relative to my bodyweight?" and get real answers based on your actual data. AI PLAN COMPOSER Tell it your goals, your schedule, your experience. Get a complete, structured training program in minutes. No templates, no guessing. LOG FROM YOUR PLAN Your next session loads pre-filled based on your last. Open the app, check sets as you complete them, done. PROGRESS ANALYTICS PR curves by exercise. Volume trends. Strength-to-bodyweight ratios. Weekly insights generated automatically so you always know where you're progressing — and where you're not. PLATE CALCULATOR Between sets. No math. SHAREABLE WORKOUT CARDS One tap to share your session as a clean, branded card — built for Stories. Whether you train for strength, hypertrophy or general fitness, Flowgains helps you stay consistent and understand your progress over time. Your training data should feel personal, useful and easy to control flowgains is v1.0. The training ecosystem is just beginning Terms of Use: https://www.flowgains.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.flowgains.app/privacy

Screenshots

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
Gym Workout Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gym Workout Log at none against SmartWOD Timer's shown. Gym Workout Log also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). SmartWOD Timer's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gym Workout Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Gym Workout Log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of SmartWOD Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gym Workout Log's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, Gym Workout Log every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmartWOD Timer versus Gym Workout Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerGym Workout Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB105 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHEduardo Gutierrez de Pineres

Customer experience

SmartWOD Timer

All ratings54,037 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews746 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%

Gym Workout Log

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Gym Workout Log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 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-time4
  • Ad-Free$3.99
  • Ad-Free$4.99
  • Premium Lifetime$89.99
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  • Premium Lifetime Special$89.99
4 purchases

Gym Workout Log

Subscriptions4
  • Flowgains Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Flowgains Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Flowgains Pro Annual$59.991 Year
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  • Flowgains Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gym Workout Log free?
Gym Workout Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Timer or Gym Workout Log?
Gym Workout Log is rated higher. SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Gym Workout Log averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SmartWOD Timer or Gym Workout Log have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; Gym Workout Log does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or Gym Workout Log?
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Gym Workout Log every 4 weeks. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on November 13, 2026 and Gym Workout Log on November 5, 2026.

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