Comparison

Simple WODTimer vs Metric Sprint

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

Head to head
About

Simple WODTimer

Features
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WOD Timer is a focused, no-nonsense interval timer built for CrossFit, HIIT, and functional fitness athletes. Completely free — no subscriptions, no ads, forever. Apple Watch App A fully-featured companion app on your wrist. Run the Watch timer independently, or use it as a remote to control your iPhone timer mid-workout — no hands required. Workout Types AMRAP · EMOM · E2MOM · Tabata · For Time · Custom Intervals Apple Health Every workout is recorded as Interval Training in Apple Health, contributing to your activity rings and fitness history. Toggle off anytime in Watch settings. Landscape Mode Prop your phone on a box and train. A giant countdown display and depleting progress bar, readable from across the gym. Haptic Countdown Configurable haptic patterns on Apple Watch count you down into every work phase so you never lose track of the clock.

About

Metric Sprint

This app uses your phone's camera to time speed and agility tests without any extra equipment. It automatically detects your start, splits, and finish, providing detailed velocity data and video analysis for athletes and coaches.

Highlights
  • Automatic split timing with computer vision
  • No extra hardware required
  • Peak velocity and change-of-direction deficit tracking
  • Video analytics and storage with splits burned in
  • Personal bests and progress trends
  • Roster management for coaches
  • Multiple sprint and agility test options
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A sport science lab in your pocket. Metric Sprint times your speed and agility from your phone camera alone - no timing gates, no beams, no sensors to charge. AUTOMATIC SPLIT TIMING - Set your phone side-on to the lane and run - Computer vision finds your start, your splits and your finish - The clock starts on your first move, not on a countdown - Splits read out as you cross each line - No extra hardware - just your phone TESTS AVAILABLE IN METRIC SPRINT - 5 m, 10 m and 20 m sprints - All available with sub splits included - 5-0-5 change of direction, stationary or flying starts (with 10m deficit automatically calculated) - 5-10-5 pro agility, with turn verfication and playback - Peak velocity tracking through every frame SPEED YOU CAN SEE - Peak velocity in metres per second - Velocity through each phase of the run - Change-of-direction deficit - how much the turn really costs you - Every split against your personal best VIDEO ANALYTICS AND STORAGE - Every run records, with splits burned into the clip - Scrub frame by frame through the turn - Share a run with your coach - Export to your camera roll PROGRESS YOU CAN READ - Personal bests for every test and every split - Trends over weeks and months - Compare a flying 5-0-5 to a stationary one - Your whole history, one chart FOR COACHES - Run a whole roster from one phone - Switch athlete between runs without leaving the camera - Leaderboards across your squad - Every athlete's history in one place PERFECT FOR - Football, rugby, AFL and hockey - Basketball, netball and court sports - Track sprinters and jumps athletes - Strength and conditioning coaches - Sport scientists and physios tracking return to play - Any athlete who needs to be quicker GETTING STARTED IS SIMPLE 1. Mark your distance 2. Set your phone side-on to the lane in a tripod 3. Drag the augmented split lines on the phone screen 4. Press start and run. Metric Sprint detects athletes on the start line and triggers the sprint with first motion. FREE AND PRO Take your first test free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited testing, full history, video storage and trends. A day pass is there when you only need one session. Join the athletes using Metric to train on numbers, not guesswork. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple WODTimer4 screens
Metric Sprint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metric Sprint at none against Simple WODTimer's 3. Metric Sprint also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Simple WODTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support 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. Simple WODTimer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Metric Sprint asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple WODTimer ships an update monthly, Metric Sprint every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Simple WODTimer versus Metric Sprint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple WODTimerMetric Sprint
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal ZbrozekCore Advantage Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple WODTimer

One-time3
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
  • Buy Me a Snack$2.99
  • Buy Me a Beer$4.99
None

Metric Sprint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple WODTimer free?
Simple WODTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metric Sprint free?
Metric Sprint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple WODTimer or Metric Sprint have ads?
Neither Simple WODTimer nor Metric Sprint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple WODTimer or Metric Sprint?
Simple WODTimer ships an update monthly, and Metric Sprint every 8 days. Most recently, Simple WODTimer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Metric Sprint on October 14, 2026.

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