upWod Timer vs Simple Shape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
upWod Timer
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.
- CrossFit WOD timer
- HIIT and Interval Training timer
- Weightlifting set timer
- AMRAP and EMOM timer
- Customizable sound alerts
- Background notifications
- Dark Mode
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Your every-day workout timer for: - CrossFit WODs or Cross-Training - Interval Training or HIIT - Weightlifting Sets - AMRAP As Many Rounds And Reps As Possible - EMOM Every Minute On The Minute - For Time - Tabata All Timers are ad-free and free to use. UP Timer Pro unlocks additional features: - Mix and match multiple timers. - Save and repeat past timers. - Black and white theme. - Support an independent developer for the months of work that went into the making of this timer. Features: - Sounds for half-way and new round. - Notifications while the timer is running in the background. - Works while listening to music. - Efficient timer-setup. - Navigate through rounds and multiple timers. - Readable from far away. - Display stays on while timer is running. - Real-time generated colours, changing with every second (turn it off in the settings if you prefer a still colour). - Dark Mode This timer has been months in the making with a lot of attention to detail. I hope you like it!
Simple Shape
This app helps you build strength, improve endurance, and manage nutrition with custom and pre-built workout plans. It offers seamless tracking for exercises, cardio, and meals, with detailed analytics to visualize your progress.
- Custom Routine Builder
- Prebuilt Routines
- Seamless Workout Tracking
- Cardio Tracking
- Nutrition & Macro Tracking
- Progressive Overload Guidance
- Detailed Analytics
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Unlock your full fitness potential with Simple Shape – now tracking workouts, cardio, and nutrition! Simple Shape is a smart, intuitive fitness app designed to help you build strength, improve endurance, and manage your nutrition—all in one place. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, Simple Shape gives you the tools to reach your goals efficiently. [Subscription features] Custom Routine Builder: Create and save personalized workout plans. Tailor every set, rep, and exercise to your needs. Prebuilt Routines: Start instantly with templates like Push/Pull/Legs, Full Body, and Body Part Splits. Seamless Workout Tracking: Log exercises, sets, reps, and weights with a single tap. Track your strength gains and personal records over time. Cardio Tracking: Record running, cycling, and other cardio sessions. Monitor distance, pace, and calories burned to improve endurance. Nutrition & Macro Tracking: Log meals and keep track of calories and macronutrients. Make sure your body gets the fuel it needs to grow stronger and leaner. Progressive Overload Made Simple: Simple Shape automatically guides you on when to increase weight or reps, keeping your workouts challenging and effective. Detailed Analytics: Visualize your progress with graphs and charts for workouts, cardio, and nutrition. Track exercise volume, weight lifted, calories burned, and macro intake—all in one place. (All features are available with a monthly or yearly subscription, both including a 1-week free trial.) Download Simple Shape today and take the first step towards a stronger, healthier, and more balanced you! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=3978389a-497d-4e62-b030-1257940a4501
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: upWod Timer at freemium against Simple Shape's subscription. Simple Shape's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. upWod Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Shape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 5.0 for upWod Timer against 5.0 for Simple Shape. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively.
upWod Timer ships an update fortnightly, Simple Shape every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | upWod Timer | Simple Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 288 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivo Maag | Christopher Ambrose |
Customer experience
upWod Timer
Simple Shape
In-app purchases
upWod Timer
- upWod Timer Pro$1.99
Simple Shape
- Simple Shape Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Simple Shape Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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