Comparison

CrossFit vs GymNext Flex Timer

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

Head to head
About

CrossFit

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
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What started as your home for the CrossFit Games now brings the full CrossFit experience to your fingertips: the Workout of the Day (WOD), the latest content from the CrossFit education team, and everything you need to watch and participate in the CrossFit Games season. Log your Open scores, follow the leaderboard, and watch the Games livestream. The CrossFit app is where the global CrossFit community comes together—all year round. Ready for the 2026 CrossFit Games? So are we. But this year, there’s something to come back for every day—whether you’re chasing the podium or just starting out. Inside the App: Newsfeed – Fuel your journey with fresh tips, athlete stories, coaching insights, and training content straight from CrossFit HQ. Workouts – Access the daily WOD from CrossFit.com, complete with scaling options for every fitness level. Follow it as your main program or save your favorite workouts for future inspiration. Competition – Join the CrossFit Games season from anywhere. View the schedule, complete the workouts, submit Open scores, track your rank on the leaderboard, stream events, and follow athlete profiles—all in one hub. Progress – Log your results on benchmark workouts and key lifts to see your progress and stay on track.

About

GymNext Flex Timer

This app offers advanced interval training timing with customizable modes and the ability to control an external LED display. It integrates with wearables and heart rate monitors for a comprehensive workout experience.

Highlights
  • Control external LED displays
  • Multiple customizable timer modes (Tabata, EMOM, etc.)
  • Save and recall favorite workouts
  • Apple Watch control
  • Audio sync with music
  • Heart rate monitor integration
  • Control multiple LED displays
Features
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Meet the future of interval training. GymNext Flex Timer is the only timer app that combines powerful workout programming with control of large, wall-mounted LED displays—giving you the best of both worlds. Traditional gym timers rely on clunky remotes and are difficult to use. Mobile apps are flexible, but hard to see across the room. Flex Timer solves both. Build and control your workouts from your phone while displaying them on bright, easy-to-read LED screens anywhere in your gym. Perfect for HIIT, CrossFit, circuits, bootcamps, boxing, MMA, strength training, and more. Features: • Use the app on its own or connect to GymNext LED displays for maximum visibility • Core timer modes include Count Up/Down, Round, Tabata, EMOM, Mixed Intervals, and Sets with Rest • Plan your personal workouts or full classes in advance—everything ready in one tap • Share timers with athletes and trainers instantly using simple links • Save workouts to your library for quick access • Control your timer from Apple Watch—completely hands-free • Smart audio sync keeps your music and timer cues perfectly aligned • Connect multiple Bluetooth heart rate monitors and track performance in real time • Set custom heart rate zones for better training feedback • Control multiple timers across your gym at the same time • Run different workouts simultaneously for group training • Reliable Bluetooth control with no line-of-sight limitations “This will eventually become the standard for all gyms” – Garage Gym Reviews “All our coaches love the clock” – CrossFit Barrie “We love it to death” – Wolverine Strength & Conditioning Download Flex Timer and upgrade the way you train. We’re always improving. Have feedback? Reach us at support@gymnext.com

Screenshots

CrossFit4 screens
GymNext Flex Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrossFit at none against GymNext Flex Timer's 2. GymNext Flex Timer's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 51%) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. GymNext Flex Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. CrossFit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CrossFit against 4.8 for GymNext Flex Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of CrossFit's written reviews are positive against 72% of GymNext Flex Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CrossFit versus GymNext Flex Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossFitGymNext Flex Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.8K ratings)4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews72.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K — better2.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB185 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCrossFit, Inc.Homick Enterprises

Customer experience

CrossFit

All ratings3,785 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews452 reviews
Positive51.3%
Neutral13.5%
Negative35.2%

GymNext Flex Timer

All ratings2,119 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative21.8%

User reviews

CrossFit

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

GymNext Flex Timer

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Versatile and customizable
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔔 Reliable and consistent
  • 💪 Excellent for interval training
  • 🔊 Clear audio cues

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio cues sometimes stop working
  • 🔊 Lack of volume control
  • 🔍 Detailed instructions needed for beginners
  • ⏱️ Delayed countdown between phone and timer

Bugs and requests

CrossFit

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

GymNext Flex Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Saved timers not consistently loading
  • Segmented timers not saving properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Watch app integration for remote control
  • Background audio playback when app is closed
  • Customizable voice options
  • Lap timer functionality

In-app purchases

None

CrossFit

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GymNext Flex Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Flex Timer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Flex Timer Pro Yearly1 Month trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is CrossFit free?
CrossFit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GymNext Flex Timer free?
GymNext Flex Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CrossFit or GymNext Flex Timer?
GymNext Flex Timer is rated higher. CrossFit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while GymNext Flex Timer averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.
Do CrossFit or GymNext Flex Timer have ads?
Neither CrossFit nor GymNext Flex Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrossFit or GymNext Flex Timer?
CrossFit ships an update every 3 weeks, and GymNext Flex Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, CrossFit was updated on September 22, 2026 and GymNext Flex Timer on September 22, 2026.

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