# CrossFit vs SmartWOD Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartWOD Timer at 89% against CrossFit's 51%. SmartWOD Timer also leads on ratings volume (54K vs 3.8K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). CrossFit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CrossFit asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartWOD Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 3.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of CrossFit's written reviews are positive against 89% of SmartWOD Timer's.

CrossFit ships an update every 3 weeks, SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrossFit | SmartWOD Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossfit/id825019869/reviews) | **[4.9 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CrossFit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/825019872) | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) |

## What reviewers say

### CrossFit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossfit/id825019869)

Access daily workouts with scaling options, track your progress, and engage with the global community. Stay updated with the latest news, athlete stories, and coaching insights. Participate in the CrossFit Games season by logging scores and following leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Daily WODs with scaling options, CrossFit Games participation and livestream, Workout logging and progress tracking, Newsfeed with training content and athlete stories, Leaderboard and score submission

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient way to track progress
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful for following the Open
- 🚀 Effective for submitting scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Leaderboards not working properly
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Unreliable score submissions

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and frequent logouts
- Leaderboard data not loading or updating
- Crashing on score submission
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Incorrect or missing workout information

**Requested features**

- Ability to follow multiple athletes
- More customization options for leaderboards
- Percentile rankings for workouts
- Comprehensive athlete profiles
- Improved sync with website data


### SmartWOD Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041)

This app provides a versatile timer for various functional fitness routines like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features customizable intervals, motivational cues, and a clear display, making it suitable for gym or home workouts.

**Highlights:** AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata timers, Customizable MIX timer, Motivational sound and voice cues, Mid-workout reminders, Round counter, Landscape mode with large display, Background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month Special | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year Special | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Special | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app & customer service
- 👍 Good app with customizable workouts
- 👍 Versatile with different timer modes
- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 👍 Keeps a workout log

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer doesn't save or stops workout
- 🔊 Hard to hear beeps over music
- 🔒 Lifetime purchase not transferable across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 13.4.1
- Workout notes not showing up
- Music interruption during workouts

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Ability to skip sections of a workout
- Louder beep/countdown volume
- Workout log sync across devices
- Split-screen support on iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrossFit free?

CrossFit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmartWOD Timer free?

SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CrossFit or SmartWOD Timer?

SmartWOD Timer is rated higher. CrossFit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 from 54K ratings.

### Do CrossFit or SmartWOD Timer have ads?

SmartWOD Timer shows ads; CrossFit does not.

### Which is updated more often, CrossFit or SmartWOD Timer?

CrossFit ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. Most recently, CrossFit was updated on September 22, 2026 and SmartWOD Timer on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*