Comparison

WOD Timer vs RecoverySync

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

Head to head
About

WOD Timer

Features
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Time any WOD with precision - AMRAP, EMOM, Intervals, For Time. Big progress ring, pinned controls, sound cues, and a β€œNext Round/Section” preview to stay ahead.

About

RecoverySync

Features
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RecoverySync turns the data your wearable already records in Apple Health while you sleep into one simple recovery score β€” every morning, before you train. WHY RECOVERYSYNC β€’ One-time purchase. No subscription, ever. β€’ 100% on-device. Your health data never leaves your iPhone. β€’ No account, no email, no tracking. β€’ Built with only Apple's native frameworks β€” zero third-party SDKs. THREE SIGNALS, ONE SCORE Each morning, RecoverySync reads three signals from Apple Health: β€’ Heart Rate Variability (SDNN) β€” 50% of your score β€’ Resting Heart Rate β€” 30% of your score β€’ Sleep Duration β€” 20% of your score HRV and resting heart rate are compared against your personal 28-day baseline, and sleep against your own goal, to produce a clear daily score from 0 to 100: β€’ HIGH (76-100): Your body is ready to push. β€’ MODERATE (51-75): Train mindfully β€” listen to your body. β€’ LOW (0-50): Prioritize rest and recovery today. You can adjust the weighting of each metric to match your training style. RecoverySync also turns your score into action: a daily training-intensity recommendation and tonight's sleep target, based on your recent sleep debt. New: a free Exertion card compares yesterday's active energy with your own previous 28 days, so you can see how hard yesterday was next to how well you recovered. WHERE YOU'LL SEE IT β€’ iPhone Home Screen widget (small, medium, lock screen) β€’ Apple Watch complication (circular, rectangular, corner) β€’ Apple Watch app β€’ Optional morning notification REQUIREMENTS β€’ iPhone running iOS 17 or later β€’ A wearable that writes heart rate variability, resting heart rate and sleep to Apple Health β€” for example Apple Watch Series 4 or later (watchOS 10 or later) β€’ The device must be worn while you sleep PRICING The daily recovery score and 7-day trends are free. A single one-time purchase unlocks daily training and sleep targets, 28-day trends, and CSV export. No subscription, no recurring charges. PRIVACY RecoverySync does not collect, transmit, or share any personal data. All recovery scores and preferences are stored on your device using SwiftData. Read-only access to Apple HealthKit, never written back. DISCLAIMER RecoverySync is for general wellness and informational purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health, training, or exercise. QUESTIONS? Email: support@freetokyolabs.com

Screenshots

WOD Timer4 screens
RecoverySync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WOD Timer at 15.1 against RecoverySync's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. WOD Timer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and RecoverySync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WOD Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, RecoverySync every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
WOD Timer versus RecoverySync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWOD TimerRecoverySync
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size49 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInaki Arroyo NebredaYANGLI CHEN

In-app purchases

5 purchases

WOD Timer

One-time5
  • Donation β€” Tip$1.99
  • Donation β€” Coffee$3.99
  • Donation β€” Lunch$11.99
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  • Donation β€” Big Thanks$17.99
  • Donation β€” Sponsor$44.99
1 purchases

RecoverySync

One-time1
  • Full Access$4.99

Questions

Is WOD Timer free?
WOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RecoverySync free?
RecoverySync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WOD Timer or RecoverySync have ads?
Neither WOD Timer nor RecoverySync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WOD Timer or RecoverySync?
WOD Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and RecoverySync every 3 weeks. Most recently, WOD Timer was updated on October 28, 2026 and RecoverySync on November 5, 2026.

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