Comparison

SmartWOD Timer vs ROX AI

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

ROX AI

Features
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ROX AI builds your HYROX training plan and rewrites it every week as you get stronger. Answer a few questions about your goal, your experience and your schedule. ROX AI generates a complete, periodized plan built around YOUR weakest station — so you stop guessing and start training with a purpose. BUILT FOR HYBRID ATHLETES Strength, endurance and race pace in one program. Every session tells you exactly what to do: sets, weights, distances, rest and technique cues. EVERY STATION COVERED Sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmers carry, sandbag lunges, wall balls and ski erg — plus the compromised running that decides your finish time. ADAPTS EVERY WEEK Check in at the end of each week and ROX AI adjusts your volume, intensity and station focus based on how you actually performed. Not a static PDF plan. PERIODIZED TO RACE DAY Set your race date and get the full block: base, build, peak and taper. Pacing targets for every run and every station, so you know your splits before you get there. WHO IT'S FOR • First-timers who want to finish strong • Athletes chasing a PB, a sub-90 or a sub-60 • Doubles and relay teams • Hybrid athletes and functional fitness lifters adding race conditioning Train with a plan built for you, not for everyone. ROX AI is free to download. A subscription is required to generate your training plan and to access your workouts, the weekly check-in and the AI coach. SUBSCRIPTION ROX AI offers an auto-renewing subscription, available as a weekly or an annual plan. The price is shown in the app before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://roxai.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://roxai.app/privacy.html ROX AI is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by HYROX. ROX AI provides general fitness information and AI-generated training suggestions. It is not medical advice. Consult a physician before starting any exercise program.

Screenshots

SmartWOD Timer4 screens
ROX AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ROX AI at none against SmartWOD Timer's shown. SmartWOD Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 ROX AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, ROX AI every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartWOD Timer versus ROX AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD TimerROX AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings54K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHPau Pidelaserra

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

ROX AI

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

ROX AI

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Annual$89.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ROX AI free?
ROX AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartWOD Timer or ROX AI have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; ROX AI does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Timer or ROX AI?
SmartWOD Timer ships an update every 10 days, and ROX AI every 9 days. Most recently, SmartWOD Timer was updated on October 26, 2026 and ROX AI on October 19, 2026.

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