# SmartWOD Workout Generator vs ReadyWOD

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartWOD Workout Generator | ReadyWOD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-workout-generator/id1317933303/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readywod/id6751735233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 103 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) | [Johnny Roye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790269480) |

## 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


### ReadyWOD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readywod/id6751735233)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadyWOD Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| BeginnerReady | $9.99 | per month |
| FitnessReady | $14.99 | per month |
| Bodybuilding | $14.99 | per month |
| CompReady | $19.99 | per month |


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