Comparison

WodBlock vs ChronoTimer

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

Head to head
About

WodBlock

This app allows users to time functional fitness and cross-training workouts, including various block types and rest periods. All completed workouts are logged for progress tracking, and users can easily share their routines with others via a link.

Highlights
  • AI-powered workout timing
  • EMOM, AMRAP, For Time, Tabata blocks
  • Rest time integration
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
  • Shareable workout links
Features
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With WodBlock you can time your functional fitness and cross training workouts from start to finish, without ever stopping to setup your timer. Include EMOM, AMRAP, For Time and TABATA blocks and also Rest time in between to build your workout. After you're done every workout is logged so you can score and keep track of what you've done and check your progress over time. It's never been easier to share your workout with others. With just a link anyone can view and do the same workout and compare results.

About

ChronoTimer

Features
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The simple, precise interval timer for Tabata, HIIT and circuit training, at home or at the gym. Set up your session in seconds, press start and let ChronoTimer guide you: audio countdown, spoken announcement of the next exercise and haptics. All you have to do is push. YOUR WORKOUT, YOUR WAY • Adjustable warm-up, work, rest, number of exercises and cooldown • Chain several rounds in one session • Ready-made templates: Classic Tabata 20/10, HIIT 30/30 and 40/20, Double Tabata, Pyramid, Beginner • Save your favorite sessions and name each exercise GUIDANCE WHILE YOU TRAIN • Big, easy-to-read countdown, color-coded by phase • 3-2-1 countdown in a standard or kid voice, plus the next exercise announced • Your music keeps playing: it only gets quieter during the cues • Pause and resume anytime, follow along on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island STAY MOTIVATED • Workout streak and personal best • Weekly session goal • Chart of your workout minutes by week, month and year • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets BUILT FOR IPHONE • Save your workouts to Apple Health, if you want to • Start a session with Siri or the Action button: "Start a workout with ChronoTimer" • Share a session with friends with a QR code or a link ChronoTimer is free, with unobtrusive ads shown only after a completed workout. Premium, a one-time purchase, removes them for good.

Screenshots

WodBlock4 screens
ChronoTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WodBlock at none against ChronoTimer's 1. WodBlock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. ChronoTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WodBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WodBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, ChronoTimer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
WodBlock versus ChronoTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWodBlockChronoTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas TejeraArthur Roussel

In-app purchases

None

WodBlock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ChronoTimer

One-time1
  • Version Premium$2.99

Questions

Is WodBlock free?
WodBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChronoTimer free?
ChronoTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WodBlock or ChronoTimer have ads?
ChronoTimer shows ads; WodBlock does not.
Which is updated more often, WodBlock or ChronoTimer?
WodBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, and ChronoTimer every 6 weeks. Most recently, WodBlock was updated on November 3, 2026 and ChronoTimer on November 7, 2026.

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