# Next Up vs upWod Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Next Up at 2.8K against upWod Timer's 9. Next Up also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). upWod Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Next Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and upWod Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

upWod Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Up has 2.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Next Up ships an update every 5 weeks, upWod Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Up | upWod Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwod-timer-workout-timer/id1626084012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alysha Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376927835) | [Ivo Maag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619751397) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836)

Create and customize interval timers with detailed options for reps, sets, colors, and sounds. Offers flexible display modes, quick actions for navigation, and background notifications. Organize timers with folders and choose between light and dark themes.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals (reps, sets, colors, sounds), Detailed and full-screen display modes, Portrait and landscape orientation support, Quick actions for navigation and editing, Background notifications, Timer organization with folders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Syncing and Sharing | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


### upWod Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwod-timer-workout-timer/id1626084012)

This app provides a versatile workout timer for various training styles like CrossFit, HIIT, and weightlifting. It offers customizable sound alerts, background notifications, and a clear display, with an optional Pro version for advanced features.

**Highlights:** CrossFit WOD timer, HIIT and Interval Training timer, Weightlifting set timer, AMRAP and EMOM timer, Customizable sound alerts, Background notifications, Dark Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upWod Timer Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Up free?

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

### Is upWod Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Next Up or upWod Timer?

upWod Timer is rated higher. Next Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while upWod Timer averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Next Up or upWod Timer have ads?

Neither Next Up nor upWod Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Next Up or upWod Timer?

Next Up ships an update every 5 weeks, and upWod Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Next Up was updated on October 22, 2026 and upWod Timer 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.*