# SwolTime vs upWod Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SwolTime at 52 against upWod Timer's 9. SwolTime also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwolTime sells 2 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 — 5.0 for SwolTime against 5.0 for upWod Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwolTime has 52 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwolTime | upWod Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swoltime-tabata-interval-timer/id1601731155/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwod-timer-workout-timer/id1626084012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 77 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SWOL LLC (USA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601731157) | [Ivo Maag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619751397) |

## What reviewers say

### SwolTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swoltime-tabata-interval-timer/id1601731155)

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various fitness routines like Tabata, HIIT, boxing, and weightlifting. It allows for real-time adjustments, customizable settings, and workout sequencing. Track progress with notes and use it in the background or with Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Dynamic workout timer control, On-the-fly timer adjustments, Customizable interval timer settings, Custom workout sequencing, Progress notes, Background operation, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwolTime Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SwolTime Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


### 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 SwolTime free?

SwolTime 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, SwolTime or upWod Timer?

upWod Timer is rated higher. SwolTime averages 5.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while upWod Timer averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do SwolTime or upWod Timer have ads?

Neither SwolTime nor upWod Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwolTime or upWod Timer?

SwolTime ships an update fortnightly, and upWod Timer fortnightly. Most recently, SwolTime was updated on September 30, 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.*