Comparison

WOD Machine vs Hero WOD

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

Hero WOD

Generate personalized workouts based on available equipment and skill level. Track progress, time exercises, and plan your training schedule. Access a variety of workout types and helpful tools to stay fit anywhere.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout generation
  • Equipment and skill filters
  • Integrated workout timer
  • Workout history and review
  • Training calendar
  • Progress tracking
  • Unit converter
Features
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Need a WOD or a Functional workout? Train like a HERO with thousands of workouts. Set the equipment you have available, set your training skills and start training everywhere: either you are traveling or you are at home there's always the opportunity to stay fit. Every workout shows exactly all the stuff you need to execute it and can be immediately performed with our timer (or download our complete timer app - Hero Timer) What else? - Save your favorite workouts - Time your workouts with a super timer - Review your workouts and repeat them as many times as you want - Go back to the previous workouts if you skipped some by mistake - Warm up with our collection of Warmup WODs - Track your records over time with a RM Tracker - Track your time, reps, rounds or weights over the time for every WOD with our WOD Tracker - Plan your Training with our Calendar We also provide: - Unit Converter from KG to LB - Open Workouts Generator - Benchmark/Girls WODs Generator - AMRAP WOD Generator - EMOM WOD Generator - FOR TIME WOD Generator - TABATA WOD Generator - Equipment Filters - Movement/Skill Filters - Round counter for AMRAP and FOR TIME workouts Is it enough? Be a HERO Enjoy our lovely Icons taken from "Freepik", "Pixel perfect", "turkkub", "Nikita Golubev", "ultimatearm", "Darius Dan", "xnimrodx", "Becris", "iconixar", "Kiranshastry" and "Smashicons" on flaticon.com Our beautiful screeshots are taken from https://screenshots.pro/

Screenshots

WOD Machine4 screens
Hero WOD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hero WOD at every 2 months against WOD Machine's every 11 months. Hero WOD also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.6). WOD Machine's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, 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. WOD Machine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hero WOD sells 3 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: Hero WOD has 54 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, Hero WOD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WOD Machine versus Hero WOD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWOD MachineHero WOD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews—91.2% of reviews
Number of ratings254 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron RockettFrancesco Miscia

Customer experience

WOD Machine

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

Hero WOD

All ratings52 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative2.9%

Bugs and requests

WOD Machine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hero WOD

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • WOD disappears when phone locks
  • Timer continues if WOD disappears and app resets
  • Lower portion of the page gets hidden at the bottom of the phone

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add a leaderboard
  • Add alternative movement options
  • Incorporate a strength area for tracking gains
  • Allow users to create WODs from selected exercises
  • Add more example videos for exercises
Show 2 more
  • Warmup + Workout in a single session
  • Add a French language mode

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WOD Machine

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Version$1.99
3 purchases

Hero WOD

Subscriptions2
  • Hero Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Hero Premium Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hero Premium Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is WOD Machine free?
WOD Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hero WOD free?
Hero WOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WOD Machine or Hero WOD?
WOD Machine is rated higher. WOD Machine averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hero WOD averages 4.7 from 54 ratings.
Do WOD Machine or Hero WOD have ads?
Both WOD Machine and Hero WOD show ads.
Which is updated more often, WOD Machine or Hero WOD?
WOD Machine ships an update every 11 months, and Hero WOD every 2 months. Most recently, WOD Machine was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hero WOD on November 3, 2026.

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