Comparison

SnapWOD vs Uru

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

Head to head
About

SnapWOD

Features
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SnapWOD turns the workout on the whiteboard into a timer you can train with. Snap a photo of the board, upload a screenshot from your gym's app, or paste the text, and SnapWOD builds every part, round and rest for you. Made for functional fitness, including CrossFit-style training and HYROX-style sessions, not generic interval clocks. FROM WHITEBOARD TO TIMER IN SECONDS • Smart reading turns written workouts into structured timers • Check the preview, adjust any time, then hit start • Multi-part sessions with rest built in: strength sets, conditioning, finishers • Understands real programming like "every 3 min x 5" and "2 sets: A, B, C" EVERY FORMAT • EMOM and every-X-minutes, AMRAP, For Time with a cap, intervals, Tabata and work:rest ratios • Prefer to set it up yourself? Build any timer by hand READABLE FROM ACROSS THE GYM • Giant colour-coded clock: green for work, red for rest • What's next is always on screen • Loud 3-2-1 beeps and a distraction-free focus mode • Keeps counting on your lock screen and in the Dynamic Island ON YOUR WRIST • Follow the countdown on Apple Watch in the Smart Stack while your iPhone runs the timer SAVE AND SHARE • Keep your go-to workouts in your library and start them with one tap • Share any workout with a link or QR code so training partners, friends or your whole class run the exact same timer TRAIN ANYWHERE • Timers run offline, and device mode reads simple workouts without a connection FREE AND PREMIUM SnapWOD is free to download and use: build timers by hand, read simple workouts on your device, get free smart reads every month and save up to 3 workouts. Premium adds up to 100 smart reads a month, up to 30 saved workouts backed up to the cloud, and sharing by link or QR code. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed or cancelled at any time in your Apple Account settings. Train with structure, not guesswork.

About

Uru

This app helps you monitor your daily water intake with a clean interface and visual progress indicators. It offers customizable goals, unit options, and prioritizes user privacy with local data storage. No subscriptions are required, though optional tips are appreciated.

Highlights
  • Visual hydration ring and background gradient
  • Automatic iCloud sync
  • Customizable goals and quick tracking
  • Choice of metric or customary units
  • Privacy-focused with local data storage
  • No subscriptions required
Features
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STAY HYDRATED Uru is a simple hydration tracker that helps you track your daily, weekly, and all-time water intake with a minimal and easy-to-use interface. - Watch the background gradient and hydration ring fill throughout the day as you reach your hydration goals! - Automatic iCloud sync - A simple UI updated for Liquid Glass - Quick hydration tracking with customizable goals and stats at a glance - Choose between customary (fluid ounces) or metric (milliliters) units - Privacy-focused with no tracking of any kind; your data is **your** data - No subscription needed: all data is stored locally or (coming soon) automatically synced with CloudKit - Optionally consider leaving a tip (as an in-app purchase) if you would like PERFECT FOR: - People who forget to drink water (so...everyone?) - Health enthusiasts tracking their daily intake - Anyone who appreciates a well-designed app - Folks who need that little dopamine hit of seeing progress bars fill up - Metric and imperial unit converts living in harmony WHAT YOU WON'T FIND: - Nagging notifications (optional in future updates, maybe) - Complicated features you'll never use - Seven different subscription tiers (instead: NO subscriptions) - Ads for other apps - A cartoon water drop character with googly eyes (tempting, but no) *** Remember: your body is approximately 60% water. Uru helps you keep it that way, not turn into a raisin. Download Uru today and join the (well-hydrated) club.

Screenshots

SnapWOD4 screens
Uru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SnapWOD at 16.0 against Uru's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SnapWOD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Uru sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapWOD ships an update every 3 weeks, Uru monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SnapWOD versus Uru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapWODUru
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert DixonFolklore Software LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SnapWOD

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
3 purchases

Uru

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is SnapWOD free?
SnapWOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Uru free?
Uru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapWOD or Uru have ads?
Neither SnapWOD nor Uru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapWOD or Uru?
SnapWOD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Uru monthly. Most recently, SnapWOD was updated on October 30, 2026 and Uru on October 31, 2026.

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