# SmartWOD Workout Generator vs Workout Maker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Workout Maker at freemium against SmartWOD Workout Generator's subscription. Workout Maker also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). SmartWOD Workout Generator's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 477). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartWOD Workout Generator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Workout Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmartWOD Workout Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Workout Generator has 4.8K ratings behind it against 477, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of SmartWOD Workout Generator's written reviews are positive against 78% of Workout Maker's.

SmartWOD Workout Generator ships an update every 2 weeks, Workout Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartWOD Workout Generator | Workout Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-workout-generator/id1317933303/reviews)** | [4.6 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-maker/id1441813400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 477 |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 103 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) | [Corey Diamant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441813399) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartWOD Workout Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-workout-generator/id1317933303)

This app generates personalized functional fitness workouts based on your available equipment. It includes a workout builder, timer, exercise library, and tracking features to help you plan, perform, and log your training sessions anywhere.

**Highlights:** Workout generator based on equipment, Custom workout builder, Integrated workout timer, Exercise demonstration videos, Workout logging and progress tracking, Warm-up and cooldown routines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 month | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 month - 1 week trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 12 months 1 week trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Customizable workouts
- 👍 Demonstration videos
- 👍 Tracks progress
- 👍 Variety of workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cuts off Spotify
- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Lifetime price mismatch
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not working as expected
- Unable to save favorites
- Ads still shown after subscription
- Workout selection issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to log own workouts
- Separate app or integration for bar cycles
- Automatic round countdown
- Landscape view on iPad
- Ability to select specific movements or workout types


### Workout Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-maker/id1441813400)

Design and track your own fitness routines with a vast exercise library. Log progress with detailed charts and calendars, and share your custom workouts with friends. Automatically generate personalized workouts based on your preferences.

**Highlights:** Create custom workout routines, Extensive exercise library, Log and track workouts with charts, Automatically generate workouts, Share workouts with friends, Workout timer with audio cues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Generate Workouts | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and customize workouts
- 🚀 Efficient workout tracking
- 💡 Ability to create custom exercises
- 🎨 Visually appealing and intuitive interface
- 🔓 No subscription required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔗 Sharing and syncing issues
- 📚 Limited exercise database
- 🔍 Unintuitive navigation and UI
- 💸 Ads even in paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Workout scheduling issues
- Exercise images not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior when editing workouts
- Crashes when trying to share workouts

**Requested features**

- Ability to move and reorder exercises within a workout
- Integration with fitness trackers and health apps
- More customization options for workouts and timers
- Improved scheduling and calendar functionality
- Better feedback and progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartWOD Workout Generator free?

SmartWOD Workout Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Workout Maker free?

Workout Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Workout Generator or Workout Maker?

SmartWOD Workout Generator is rated higher. SmartWOD Workout Generator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Workout Maker averages 4.6 from 477 ratings.

### Do SmartWOD Workout Generator or Workout Maker have ads?

Both SmartWOD Workout Generator and Workout Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Workout Generator or Workout Maker?

SmartWOD Workout Generator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Workout Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartWOD Workout Generator was updated on October 11, 2026 and Workout Maker on October 9, 2026.

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