# SmartWOD Workout Generator vs Box Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Box Timer at none against SmartWOD Workout Generator's 10. Box Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). SmartWOD Workout Generator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartWOD Workout Generator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Box Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SmartWOD Workout Generator against 4.9 for Box Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.8K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of SmartWOD Workout Generator's written reviews are positive against 93% of Box Timer's.

SmartWOD Workout Generator ships an update every 2 weeks, Box Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartWOD Workout Generator | Box Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-workout-generator/id1317933303/reviews) | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## 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


### Box Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-timer-simple-wod-clock/id1547518531)

This app provides a simple, distraction-free timer designed for intense training sessions like CrossFit, HIIT, and functional fitness. It features a massive, high-contrast display, customizable interval options, and seamless audio cue integration with music apps. All workouts are automatically saved for easy tracking and reuse.

**Highlights:** Massive, high-contrast display, Supports AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, Customizable work/rest intervals and rounds, Works with music apps, clear audio cues, Automatic workout history and reuse, Background operation and screen lock support, No ads or sign-up required

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent for home workouts
- 👍 Minimalistic and focused design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with UI and timer controls on some devices
- 🐛 Lack of sound options or countdown beeps
- 🐛 Inability to adjust times without resetting the workout

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not functioning properly in landscape mode
- Review prompt interfering with timer operation
- Compatibility issues on certain iPad models

**Requested features**

- Round count display during rest periods
- Customizable countdown beeps or sounds
- Ability to save and load custom timer settings
- Apple Watch app support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartWOD Workout Generator free?

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

### Is Box Timer free?

Box Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Workout Generator or Box Timer?

SmartWOD Workout Generator and Box Timer are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.8K and 2.9K ratings respectively.

### Do SmartWOD Workout Generator or Box Timer have ads?

SmartWOD Workout Generator shows ads; Box Timer does not.

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

SmartWOD Workout Generator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Box Timer monthly. Most recently, SmartWOD Workout Generator was updated on September 22, 2026 and Box Timer on September 24, 2026.

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