# SmartWOD Workout Generator vs Crosstrainer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Crosstrainer at free with in-app purchases against SmartWOD Workout Generator's subscription. Crosstrainer also leads on ads (none vs shown). SmartWOD Workout Generator's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Crosstrainer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SmartWOD Workout Generator against 5.0 for Crosstrainer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Workout Generator has 4.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SmartWOD Workout Generator ships an update every 2 weeks, Crosstrainer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartWOD Workout Generator | Crosstrainer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-workout-generator/id1317933303/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosstrainer/id6451264072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 103 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) | [MacroFit Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/305001649) |

## 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


### Crosstrainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosstrainer/id6451264072)

This app provides a suite of timers and tracking tools designed for fitness enthusiasts to monitor their workouts. It offers various timer modes, preloaded routines, and hands-free audio and voice command capabilities for seamless exercise logging.

**Highlights:** EMOM, AMRAP, For Time, Custom Interval Timers, Preloaded Workouts, Add Exercise Names to Timers, Audio Guides for Hands-Free Workouts, Voice Command for Set Tracking, Advanced Splits and Round Tracking, Weekly New Workouts and Timers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartWOD Workout Generator free?

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

### Is Crosstrainer free?

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

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

Crosstrainer is rated higher. SmartWOD Workout Generator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Crosstrainer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

SmartWOD Workout Generator shows ads; Crosstrainer does not.

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

SmartWOD Workout Generator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crosstrainer every 11 days. Most recently, SmartWOD Workout Generator was updated on October 11, 2026 and Crosstrainer on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*