# Hero WOD vs upWod Timer

The clearest difference is ads: upWod Timer at none against Hero WOD's shown. upWod Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Hero WOD's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hero WOD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and upWod Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hero WOD against 4.8 for upWod Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 12 respectively.

Hero WOD ships an update every 2 months, upWod Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hero WOD | upWod Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-wod-workouts-generator/id1529596654/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwod-timer-workout-timer/id1626084012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Miscia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517993178) | [Ivo Maag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619751397) |

## What reviewers say

### Hero WOD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-wod-workouts-generator/id1529596654)

Generate personalized workouts based on available equipment and skill level. Track progress, time exercises, and plan your training schedule. Access a variety of workout types and helpful tools to stay fit anywhere.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout generation, Equipment and skill filters, Integrated workout timer, Workout history and review, Training calendar, Progress tracking, Unit converter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hero Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hero Premium Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Hero Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for creating workouts (WODs)
- 👍 Good for training on vacation
- 👍 Configurable equipment for workouts
- 👍 Provides solid workouts instantly
- 👍 Warm-up exercises are practical

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Useless for tracking workout splits (warm-ups, strength)
- 👎 Lower portion of the page gets hidden
- 👎 Difficulty counting reps
- 👎 Cannot modify AMRAP WODs after entering reps
- 👎 Missing a complete workout menu (Warm Up, Strength/Gymnastic)

**Reported bugs**

- WOD disappears when phone locks
- Timer continues if WOD disappears and app resets
- Lower portion of the page gets hidden at the bottom of the phone

**Requested features**

- Add a leaderboard
- Add alternative movement options
- Incorporate a strength area for tracking gains
- Allow users to create WODs from selected exercises
- Add more example videos for exercises


### 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 Hero WOD free?

Hero WOD 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, Hero WOD or upWod Timer?

upWod Timer is rated higher. Hero WOD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while upWod Timer averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Hero WOD or upWod Timer have ads?

Hero WOD shows ads; upWod Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hero WOD or upWod Timer?

Hero WOD ships an update every 2 months, and upWod Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Hero WOD was updated on November 7, 2026 and upWod Timer on November 3, 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.*