Interval Timer Pro vs SmartWOD Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer Pro
This app helps you manage work and rest periods for various fitness activities. It offers customizable intervals, runs in the background, and allows you to play music during workouts. Save your settings and share your progress.
- Customizable sets and intervals
- Background operation
- Music playback
- Save settings as templates
- Post-workout sharing
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We’re proud to introduce this handy little app that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during workouts. Whether your into cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA or HIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset to you. Running foreground, background or with device locked, this reliable app allows you specify an overall time as well as program High/Low intensity interval and rest time between sets. Key Features: - Customizable sets, high/low intensity interval and rest for your own need - Retina display, iOS4 and multitasking - Continue to run even when screen is locked - Play your song or playlist during your workout - Post your workout to Facebook or Twitter - Save settings as templates Customizable Features: - Number of Sets - Countdown Time - Set Time - Low Interval time - High Interval time - Rest Time - First Interval (low or high) - Sound Volume - Timer Sounds - Auto Lock - Vibrate - Pause during Rest - Playlist - New Each Set
SmartWOD Timer
This app provides a versatile timer for various functional fitness routines like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features customizable intervals, motivational cues, and a clear display, making it suitable for gym or home workouts.
- AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata timers
- Customizable MIX timer
- Motivational sound and voice cues
- Mid-workout reminders
- Round counter
- Landscape mode with large display
- Background operation
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SmartWOD Timer is a simple yet powerful timer for all popular functional fitness workouts: AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, and custom intervals. Just select your workout type, set the time, and go! TIMERS • AMRAP, EMOM, For Time and Tabata • Customizable MIX timer for your own workout flows • Round counter and landscape mode with large, clear numbers • Motivational sound and voice cues, plus mid-workout reminders • Runs in the background and works great with Apple Watch AFTER YOUR WORKOUT • Guided cool-downs — stretches for exactly the muscles you just trained, video by video • Workout log with calendar, notes and CSV export • Save your workouts to Apple Health IN THE GYM • Cast your timer to any TV with Chromecast • Save any setup as a preset and start with one tap • Clean, distraction-free design Whether you're training at the gym, at home, or preparing for events like HYROX or The Open – SmartWOD Timer keeps you on track. Train smart. Train strong. With SmartWOD. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS SmartWOD offers auto-renewing subscriptions: Premium $2.99 per month $17.99 per year Premium+ $4.99 per month $34.99 per year Prices shown are for United States customers and may differ elsewhere. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy and terms: https://smartwod.app/timer-terms https://smartwod.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SmartWOD Timer at Free against Interval Timer Pro's $2.99. SmartWOD Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Interval Timer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
SmartWOD Timer is free to download; Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99 up front. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Interval Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartWOD Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 598, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Interval Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 89% of SmartWOD Timer's.
Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer Pro | SmartWOD Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (598 ratings) | 4.9 (54K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.2% of reviews | 88.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 598 | 54K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beesoft Apps | SmartWOD GmbH |
Customer experience
Interval Timer Pro
SmartWOD Timer
User reviews
Interval Timer Pro
From 598 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💪 Excellent for interval training
- 🎨 Customizable workouts
- 🎶 Integrates with music
- ⏱️ Reliable timer
- 📊 Tracks workout history
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs with screen orientation and audio
- 🔄 No ability to reorder intervals
- 📤 No workout sharing or syncing
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 💰 Paid version offers limited additional features
SmartWOD Timer
From 54K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app & customer service
- 👍 Good app with customizable workouts
- 👍 Versatile with different timer modes
- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 👍 Keeps a workout log
Room to improve
- 🐛 Timer doesn't save or stops workout
- 🔊 Hard to hear beeps over music
- 🔒 Lifetime purchase not transferable across devices
Bugs and requests
Interval Timer Pro
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes when adjusting number of sets
- Timer stops working when switching apps
- Paid version doesn't import free version workouts
Requested features
5 requests- Apple Watch integration
- Countdown timer before interval ends
- Ability to import/export workout routines
- More sound effect options
- Ability to see upcoming interval
SmartWOD Timer
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on iOS 13.4.1
- Workout notes not showing up
- Music interruption during workouts
Requested features
5 requests- Apple Watch integration
- Ability to skip sections of a workout
- Louder beep/countdown volume
- Workout log sync across devices
- Split-screen support on iPad
In-app purchases
Interval Timer Pro
No in-app purchases
SmartWOD Timer
- Premium 1 month$2.991 Month
- Premium 1 Month Special$2.991 Month
- Premium+ Monthly$3.991 Month
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- Premium 1 Year$14.991 Year
- Premium 1 Year Special$14.991 Year
- Premium+ Yearly$29.991 Year
- Ad-Free$3.99
- Ad-Free$4.99
- Ad-Free$9.99
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- Premium Lifetime$59.99
- Premium Lifetime Special$89.99
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