Comparison

SmartWOD Workout Generator vs ReadyWOD

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

Head to head
About

SmartWOD Workout Generator

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
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SmartWOD Workout Generator creates functional fitness workouts based on the equipment you have available. Whether you're training at home, in the gym, or while traveling – SmartWOD helps you find the perfect workout in seconds. Select your equipment, generate a workout, and start training immediately with the integrated workout timer. But SmartWOD is more than just a workout generator. It's a complete functional fitness training app that helps you plan, track, and perform your workouts. FEATURES WORKOUT GENERATOR • Generate workouts based on available equipment • Over 5000 workouts in the database • Filter by muscle group, movement category or equipment • Bodyweight workouts and travel-friendly workouts • Benchmark WODs and partner workouts • SmartWOD special workouts WORKOUT BUILDER • Create your own workouts • Combine multiple workout parts such as warm-up, strength, metcon, and finisher • Supports workout formats like AMRAP, EMOM, FOR TIME, TABATA and more • Perfect for functional fitness, strength training and high-intensity workouts SMART WORKOUT TIMER • Integrated timer for all workout types • Interval timer for EMOM, TABATA and AMRAP workouts • Round counter and workout tracking • Rest timers for strength training (e.g. 5x5 workouts) • Apple Watch companion app EXERCISE LIBRARY • Exercise demonstration videos • Instructions for common functional fitness movements • Helpful guidance for correct exercise execution SMART WARM-UPS & COOLDOWNS • Warm-up routines tailored to your upcoming workout • Cooldown & stretching routines adapted to the workout you just completed • Video guides for every warm-up and cooldown exercise PERSONAL RECORDS • Track your PRs for lifts, gymnastics and benchmark WODs • Personal records for deadlift, bench press, squat, clean and more • Monitor your progress over time WORKOUT TRACKING • Log your workouts with scores and notes • Track your times and progress • Complete training diary always in your pocket COMMUNITY • Share your results and connect with other athletes • Follow friends, compare scores and stay motivated • Customize your profile and visibility settings Train anywhere – at home, in the gym, or while traveling – and always find the right workout with SmartWOD. Have fun sweating with SmartWOD! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS SmartWOD offers two auto-renewing subscription options: $3.49 (US) per month $29.99 (US) per year These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your SmartWOD subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. SmartWOD also offers a Lifetime subscription which is paid for by a one-off upfront payment of $89.99 (US) with unlimited access to the SmartWOD features forever. Read more about our privacy policy and terms and conditions here: https://smartwod.app/workouts/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.smartwod.app/generator-terms

About

ReadyWOD

Access a variety of daily workouts you can do anywhere, from beginner to advanced. Features guided movements, built-in timers, and workout generation. Offers premium programs for strength and skill development.

Highlights
  • Daily CrossFit-style WODs
  • At-home workouts with zero equipment
  • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced options
  • Built-in timers (AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Intervals)
  • Filter workouts by time, equipment, or skill level
  • Workout generator
  • Track reps and consistency
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ReadyWOD gives you variety of daily workouts you can do anywhere — no excuses. Whether you’re new to fitness or an experienced athlete, ReadyWOD makes training simple with guided movements, built-in timers, and beginner-friendly programming. Why ReadyWOD Works • Daily CrossFit-style WODs • At-home workouts requiring zero equipment • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced options • Built-in timers: AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Intervals • Filter workouts by time, equipment, or skill level • Card-based workout generator (ReadyWOD 3.0 feature!) • Clear movement demos in the Settings section • Track your reps and stay consistent Perfect for Anyone Who Wants To: • Get fit at home • Save time • Not worry about programming • Build consistency • Start training without buying equipment Join athletes using ReadyWOD to get stronger every day — right from home.• No Login Required – No tracking, no data collection. Just workouts—pure and simple. ReadyWOD Pro – Unlock Your Full Potential Upgrade to ReadyWOD Pro for $4.99/month and access premium features: • Unlimited Daily Workouts – Generate as many workouts as you want, every day • All Premium Programs – Access elite strength and skill development programs including powerlifting, Olympic lifting, running, and skill work • Smart Workout Rotation – Intelligent algorithms ensure balanced training with core lift rotation and movement variety • iCloud Sync – Sync your favorites and workout history across all your devices Free users can generate 3 daily workouts and 5 specialty workouts per day. Subscription automatically renews monthly unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in iOS Settings. Why Choose ReadyWOD? • No clutter, no coaching features—just fast, effective workouts. • Designed for athletes who want to quickly generate a WOD and get moving. • A growing library of thousands of workouts, covering everything from bodyweight-only to high-skill gymnastics and Olympic lifting. Privacy Policy: https://www.readywod.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmartWOD Workout Generator4 screens
ReadyWOD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ReadyWOD at freemium against SmartWOD Workout Generator's subscription. ReadyWOD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). SmartWOD Workout Generator's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 18) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and in-app purchases 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. SmartWOD Workout Generator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and ReadyWOD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SmartWOD Workout Generator against 5.0 for ReadyWOD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Workout Generator has 4.8K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of SmartWOD Workout Generator's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReadyWOD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWOD Workout Generator ships an update every 2 weeks, ReadyWOD every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SmartWOD Workout Generator versus ReadyWOD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWOD Workout GeneratorReadyWOD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.8K ratings)5.0 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.8K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartWOD GmbHJohnny Roye

Customer experience

SmartWOD Workout Generator

All ratings4,839 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.9%

ReadyWOD

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SmartWOD Workout Generator

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Strength vs conditioning workout options
  • Preview of warm-ups
  • Sync workouts across devices
  • Apple Watch app
  • Leaderboard to track progress

ReadyWOD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

SmartWOD Workout Generator

Subscriptions5
  • Premium 1 month$3.491 Month
  • Premium 1 month2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Premium 1 month - 1 week trial7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Premium 1 year3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Premium 12 months 1 week trial7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99
  • Premium Lifetime$89.99
5 purchases

ReadyWOD

Subscriptions5
  • ReadyWOD Pro$4.991 Month
  • BeginnerReady$9.991 Month
  • FitnessReady$14.991 Month
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  • Bodybuilding$14.991 Month
  • CompReady$19.991 Month

Questions

Is SmartWOD Workout Generator free?
SmartWOD Workout Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadyWOD free?
ReadyWOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartWOD Workout Generator or ReadyWOD?
ReadyWOD is rated higher. SmartWOD Workout Generator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while ReadyWOD averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.
Do SmartWOD Workout Generator or ReadyWOD have ads?
SmartWOD Workout Generator shows ads; ReadyWOD does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartWOD Workout Generator or ReadyWOD?
SmartWOD Workout Generator ships an update every 2 weeks, and ReadyWOD every 4 days. Most recently, SmartWOD Workout Generator was updated on September 25, 2026 and ReadyWOD on September 9, 2026.

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