Comparison

SmartWOD Timer vs Roxhype

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

Roxhype

Features
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Roxhype is the AI training partner built for HYROX athletes. We periodise the weeks from now until race day into Foundation, Build, and Peak phases — so every session you run, lift, or row stacks toward your fastest possible finish. FEATURES • Personalised plan from your race date, current fitness, equipment, and recovery profile • Live workout player with station timers, rep counts, rest cues, and heart-rate haptics • AI coach chat — ask anything about pacing, substitutions, soreness, or fuelling, 24/7 • Weekly check-ins that re-tune your plan based on how training went • Form guides for every HYROX station: wall ball, sled push, burpee broad jump, farmers carry, sandbag lunge, ski erg, rower, and run • Apple Health integration — completed workouts write to Activity, Fitness, and Health automatically • Streak tracking, progress charts, and race-readiness score • Stats for volume, fitness, and trend — see exactly where you're sharpening • Dark-mode UI tuned for early-morning and late-night training WHO IT'S FOR • First-time HYROX racers who want a structured, honest plan • Returning athletes coming back from a layoff or chasing a PR • Podium-chasers who want to test pacing strategies and pace their build PRICING & SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Roxhype is free to start. The first two workouts, three coach messages, and one plan rewrite are on us — no card needed. After that, unlock unlimited training with Roxhype Pro: • Roxhype Pro Monthly — US$19.99 / month • Roxhype Pro Annual — US$119.99 / year (≈ US$10 / month, save ~50%) with a 7-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the price shown above unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renew turned off in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions on your device. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Local prices may vary by App Store territory. TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY • Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/roxhype-terms/home • Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/roxhype-privacy/home • Support: https://sites.google.com/view/roxhype-sup/home Get in. Train smart. Cross the line faster. — The Roxhype team

Screenshots

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
Roxhype4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Roxhype at none against SmartWOD Timer's shown. SmartWOD Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Roxhype sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, Roxhype every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartWOD Timer versus Roxhype: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerRoxhype
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings54K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHMr Siddharth

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

Roxhype

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

Roxhype

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roxhype free?
Roxhype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartWOD Timer or Roxhype have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; Roxhype does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or Roxhype?
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Roxhype every 2 months. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Roxhype on October 14, 2026.

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