Strimma vs FreeWOD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Strimma
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STRIMMA: THE TRAINING TIMER BUILT FOR SERIOUS ATHLETES Not another basic stopwatch. Strimma is a workout timer, WOD library, and training log built for people who take their training seriously โ CrossFit athletes, HYROX competitors, coaches, and personal trainers who need more than a countdown clock. NEW IN 3.0 Complete redesign โ cleaner, faster, built around how you actually train Lap Timer now tracks meter and calorie splits on every lap, not just time Save any workout and re-run the exact same challenge to chart real progress over time Settings and Profile split into dedicated sections for faster navigation SEVEN TIMER MODES FOR EVERY WORKOUT STYLE Simple Timer โ quick burns or all-day stopwatches Workout of the Day - WOD Workout Library - benchmarks and more EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) โ hit your reps on the clock AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) โ maximum volume, fixed time Tabata โ customizable work/rest intervals, 1โ300 seconds each For Time โ race the clock with live progress Lap Timer โ track splits, meters, and calories between efforts HYROX โ the only timer built for the 8-station functional fitness race, with preset sessions (Full, Sprint, Fast, Mini, Reverse Sim, Remixed) plus unlimited custom builds BUILD AND REPEAT YOUR WORKOUTS Create unlimited custom workouts โ define exercises, reps, distance, time, or calorie targets. Mix and match into circuits, complexes, and benchmark WODs. Save your favorites, then load them again to test yourself against your own history. Automatic scoring by workout type: rounds, time, or total reps. TRACK WHAT ACTUALLY MATTERS Workout history with week, month, and year views. Visual charts of frequency and consistency. Personal bests tracked automatically per workout. Streaks with Core Training Score (CTS) multipliers โ 100-day streaks unlock 1.5x, and Rest Tokens auto-recover a missed day awarded once or twice a week. Up to you. LIVE HEART RATE, NO GUESSING Connect a Polar H9, H10, or Verity Sense for real-time BPM and zone tracking mid-workout. Watch your zone shift color as intensity climbs, then review your full zone breakdown after you finish. SMART CALORIE TRACKING MET-based calorie calculation using your weight, workout duration, and effort level (Easy to Very Tough) โ not a flat estimate. Every calorie feeds into your CTS score. BUILT TO KEEP UP Runs reliably in the background, even with your screen locked. Auto-pause and resume on lock. Precision timing via RunLoop that never drifts. Syncs to Apple Health on iOS 26+, alongside your steps, rings, and daily activity. PERFECT FOR CrossFit athletes and box owners HYROX competitors and coaches Personal trainers running client sessions HIIT and functional fitness training Strength and interval training Anyone who's outgrown a basic gym clock PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. We don't track you. We don't sell your information. Workout history is encrypted and stored locally. PREMIUM Remove ads with a one-time purchase โ no subscription. Support Strimma's development and train without interruption. Download Strimma and train like it matters.
FreeWOD
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FreeWOD is a local-first Functional Fitness and WOD tracker for athletes who want to log training without an account. Track WODs, lifting sessions, PRs, notes, timers, and training history directly on your device. No login. No ads. No forced cloud. Built for Functional Fitness FreeWOD works for garage gym training, HYROX prep, kettlebell work, calisthenics, lifting, conditioning, and custom workouts. Log For Time, AMRAP, EMOM, HYROX, chipper, and free-structure sessions in one simple workout tracker. WOD tracking - Log custom WODs - Save reusable workout templates - Track result, notes, RPE, intensity, timecap, and performance level - Use formats like For Time, AMRAP, EMOM, HYROX, and custom - Compare workout history over time Lifting and PR tracking - Log strength sessions with sets, reps, weight, unit, RPE, tempo, and pause work - Track PRs from your training history - Use it as a simple lifting log, gym log, strength tracker, or garage gym notebook Training history that stays yours - Browse WODs, lifting sessions, PRs, notes, and stats - Keep your training data local on your device - Export and import JSON backups when you choose - No account, no backend, no analytics tracking, and no ads Core tracking stays free FreeWOD 1.0.0 includes WOD tracking, custom workouts, lifting log, PR tracking, History, basic stats, streaks, settings, and JSON backup as part of the free core app. Future optional extras may include Pro features, premium themes, WOD packs, a home screen widget, and an Apple Watch companion. They are not required for the current core workout tracking experience. FreeWOD is built for training, not engagement. Your workout data belongs to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Strimma at every 5 days against FreeWOD's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Strimma sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FreeWOD sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Strimma ships an update every 5 days, FreeWOD every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Strimma | FreeWOD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | glen carrie | Sebastian Baer |
In-app purchases
Strimma
- Remove Ads$4.99
FreeWOD
- Theme Ghost$0.99
- Theme Iron$0.99
- Theme Pulse$0.99
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- Theme Rust$0.99
- Small tip$0.99
- Big tip$3.99
- Huge tip$6.99









