Comparison

WOD Machine vs Better Workout

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

Head to head
About

WOD Machine

Discover your next functional fitness workout quickly with a vast library of training sessions. Tailor workouts to your goals, time, and equipment using a smart builder, and track your progress by logging results. Designed for efficient training with built-in timers.

Highlights
  • Generate random WOD-style workouts
  • Browse workouts by category, length, and difficulty
  • Smart Builder for personalized sessions
  • Built-in timers for various workout types
  • Save favorite workouts
  • Log completed sessions and track history
  • Track scores, times, reps, and loads
Features
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WOD Generator helps you find your next functional fitness workout fast. Browse a large library of training sessions across Hero, Girls, Travel, Benchmark, AMRAP, Power, Endurance, and more. Whether you want a quick bodyweight burner, a classic benchmark, a conditioning test, or a heavier strength-focused session, WOD Generator gives you a clear workout and gets you moving. Use Smart Builder to match a workout to your goal, available time, equipment, and intensity. Save your favourites, log your results, and come back later to track progress and beat your previous scores. Features: - Generate random WOD-style workouts - Browse workouts by category, length, timer type, and difficulty - Use Smart Builder to find a session that fits your day - Built-in timers for AMRAP, For Time, EMOM, countdown, and stopwatch workouts - Save favourite workouts - Log completed sessions and review your history - Track scores, times, reps, loads, and scaled/RX results - Works great for home, gym, travel, and garage training WOD Generator is built for people who want less scrolling and more training. Open the app, pick a workout, start the timer, and get after it. Disclaimer: The workouts, exercises, and movement suggestions in this app are provided for informational and general fitness purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional coaching, medical advice, or personalised training programming. Always consult a physician or qualified healthcare provider before starting any exercise or fitness program, especially if you have any medical condition, injury, or concern. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with CrossFit, Inc.

About

Better Workout

This app helps you achieve fitness goals with customizable interval timers for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It offers guided programs, progress tracking for weight and calories, and rewards for consistency. Designed for simplicity and ease of use during workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Tabata, HIIT, and Circuit training programs
  • Guided exercise sets with sound indicators
  • Create custom time or rep-based workouts
  • Track progress (weight, calories, workout frequency)
  • Achievement system for hitting goals
Features
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Achieve your fitness goals with the best interval timer app! Be it Tabata, HIIT or Circuit training. Get in the best shape of your life! Better Workout was planned and designed to be as simple as possible and easy to use. Focusing specifically on the workout experience so you have confidence during your workouts. We are excited to continue improving and evolving the app with our Better Workout community in the process. FEATURES Programs Better Workout includes 4 different programs to choose from based on your personal goals. When you choose a program you are guided through a full set of exercises with a big timer, name of the exercise and sound indicator. This takes any guesswork out and keeps you focused on your exercise. Custom Workouts Better Workout allows you to create your own workouts wether time or repetition (reps) based. Create your HiiT workout or your weight lifting session. It's up to you what type of workout you want to do! Progress The path to a fit, healthy life is easier when you can track your progress. Keep track of your progress by weight, calories burned, how many times this week you've worked out. Consistency is key so as you continually hit your goals the app will reward you with achievements along the way! Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.martinlasek.com/terms-of-use-privacy-policy

Screenshots

WOD Machine4 screens
Better Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Better Workout at none against WOD Machine's shown. Better Workout also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). WOD Machine's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. WOD Machine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Better Workout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WOD Machine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Better Workout has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WOD Machine ships an update every 11 months, Better Workout every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WOD Machine versus Better Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWOD MachineBetter Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings225 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron RockettMartin Lasek

Customer experience

WOD Machine

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Better Workout

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WOD Machine

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Version$1.99
8 purchases

Better Workout

Subscriptions6
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month
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  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Year)$11.991 Year
  • Better Workout Pro (Yearly)$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Better Workout Pro (Lifetime)$19.99
  • Better Workout Pro - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is WOD Machine free?
WOD Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Better Workout free?
Better Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WOD Machine or Better Workout?
WOD Machine is rated higher. WOD Machine averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Better Workout averages 4.7 from 25 ratings.
Do WOD Machine or Better Workout have ads?
WOD Machine shows ads; Better Workout does not.
Which is updated more often, WOD Machine or Better Workout?
WOD Machine ships an update every 11 months, and Better Workout every 6 days. Most recently, WOD Machine was updated on September 28, 2026 and Better Workout on June 10, 2026.

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