Cross Timer vs Ardo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cross Timer
This interval timer app is designed for various fitness training styles like CrossFit, HIIT, and Hyrox. It offers customizable timers for EMOM, Tabata, and AMRAP workouts, along with a workout journal and history to track progress.
- EMOM, Tabata, and AMRAP timers
- Custom workout builder
- Workout history and journal
- Large, easy-to-read clock
- Minimalist design
- Progress tracking
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Train smarter with Cross Timer β Workout Clock, the ultimate interval timer for CrossFit, HIIT, Hyrox, gym workouts, and functional fitness training. Whether youβre doing EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, or custom interval sessions, Cross Timer helps you stay focused, push harder, and keep every second under control. Designed with a clean, modern interface and powerful workout tools, the app is perfect for athletes, coaches, and anyone serious about training. Features: β’ EMOM Timer β Every Minute On the Minute workouts made simple β’ Tabata Timer β Classic 20/10 intervals and fully customizable rounds β’ AMRAP Mode β Track as many rounds as possible with precision β’ For Time Workouts β Beat the clock and improve performance β’ Custom Workout Builder β Create your own interval structures and training sessions β’ WOD History β Quickly access and reuse your previous workout timer settings β’ Workout Journal & Notes β Add custom workout names, save notes, track completion times, rounds, reps, scores, and personal results β’ Edit Previous Workouts β Update and manage past training sessions anytime β’ Large, Easy-to-Read Clock β Perfect for gym use and intense workouts β’ Minimal & Focused Design β No distractions during training β’ Built for CrossFit & HIIT β Ideal for WODs, circuits, conditioning, and Hyrox sessions Cross Timer also includes a dedicated Workout History section where all your previous WODs are saved automatically. Review past sessions, edit workout details, rename workouts, and keep personal notes about your performance β whether itβs your finish time, AMRAP rounds completed, weights used, or anything else important for tracking progress. Whether you train at home, in the gym, or with a team, Cross Timer gives you the professional workout clock you need to stay consistent and perform at your best. Download Cross Timer today and take your training to the next level.
Ardo
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Ardo is the interval timer with an AI coach built in. Tell it your goal, your gear and how long you have β and it builds a custom interval workout, names every exercise, and drops it straight into the timer. YOUR AI COACH Chat with Ardo like a real coach: "20-minute fat-burning HIIT, no equipment" or "kettlebell strength, 15 minutes." It designs the intervals, picks the exercises and shows each move on screen as you go. Save it to your workouts or start right away. 140+ READY WORKOUTS Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, AMRAP, For Time, CrossFit benchmarks (Fran, Cindy, Murph), Hyrox, circuits, running and boxing β a big ring keeps you on pace with a 3-2-1 countdown, work/rest phases and a clear "next up" preview. BUILD YOUR OWN Lego-block editor with nested round groups; fork any preset, the original stays untouched. STAY ON TRACK Weekly chart, day streaks, full history and 20 badges. Beep on the 3-2-1 countdown plus haptics; 7 accent colors and Home Screen app icons; light and dark mode; 28 languages; daily reminders. Free: the full timer, all free workouts, the AI coach (3 free workouts), history, badges and reminders. Ardo Pro (one-time β no subscription) unlocks unlimited AI coaching, the full benchmark library plus Hyrox and Hero WODs, the advanced builder, unlimited custom workouts, color themes plus app icons and Pro badges. Pay once. No ads. No tracking. The timer works fully offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cross Timer at none against Ardo's 1. Ardo's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Ardo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cross Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cross Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Ardo every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cross Timer | Ardo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanna Blashchuk | Romana Samcova |
In-app purchases
Cross Timer
No in-app purchases
Ardo
- Ardo Pro$3.99
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