PushPress Workout Timer vs SmartWOD Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PushPress Workout Timer
This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features a clean, easy-to-read display and integrates with Apple Health to record workout data. Users can also access motivational countdowns from famous fitness personalities.
- AMRAP, Count Up, Count Down, EMOM, Tabata timers
- Records active energy burned to Apple Health
- Motivational countdowns from fitness personalities
- Clean, bold, high-contrast display
- Pair with TV for a gym clock display
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The PushPress Timer is the cleanest, easiest, most amazeballingest Timer out there. Built with high intensity workouts in mind, this timer handles almost every workout you can think of: AMRAP's, Count Up, Count Down, EMOM's, Tabata's and more! Records Workout data to Apple Health app including active energy burned. Get Motivated! Some of the most famous names in the world of Funcational Fitness are waiting to count you down. We've got Aja Barto, Carl Paoli, Coach Burgener, Diane Fu, Elyse Umeda, and Jamie Hagiya are ready to light the fire under your a**. We’ve already recorded audio of some other hot commodities in the community - and we’re recording more audio all the time! Expect frequent updates with more of the top athletes and coaches joining the mix! It’s So Simple We’ve taken a fresh approach to the typical timer, and made one that’s clean, crisp and clear. We know you probably have sweat (or blood) in your eye, and reading a clock that’s not well laid out might be a nightmare. The PushPress Timer has a big, bold display, highly contrasting colors and very easy to understand-at-a-glance interface. Stop wasting time trying to tell how far into a workout you are, and keep on moving that weight! Gym Clock Pair this app with your TV (using an Apple TV) and WHAM! You got yourself an instant massive, kick a** clock for your gym to use for workouts. Forget that old analog beeping clock from the 1980’s - put up a big ol’ TV in your gym and run this clock off of it. Use that TV when you’re not running a class to show YouTube videos of Klokov snatching mad weight… or use it to show Barney re-runs to the kids. Either way, it’s a massive upgrade to your space, something your clients will appreciate. ** Even though we really really love us some functional fitness (and own a couple boxes ourselves), The PushPress Timer is not affiliated with CrossFit, Inc., The CrossFit Games, or any other property owned by CrossFit, Inc. CrossFit is a registered trademark of CrossFit, Inc. **
SmartWOD Timer
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.
- 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
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SmartWOD Timer is a simple yet powerful timer for all popular functional fitness workouts: AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, and custom intervals. Just select your workout type, set the time, and go! TIMERS • AMRAP, EMOM, For Time and Tabata • Customizable MIX timer for your own workout flows • Round counter and landscape mode with large, clear numbers • Motivational sound and voice cues, plus mid-workout reminders • Runs in the background and works great with Apple Watch AFTER YOUR WORKOUT • Guided cool-downs — stretches for exactly the muscles you just trained, video by video • Workout log with calendar, notes and CSV export • Save your workouts to Apple Health IN THE GYM • Cast your timer to any TV with Chromecast • Save any setup as a preset and start with one tap • Clean, distraction-free design Whether you're training at the gym, at home, or preparing for events like HYROX or The Open – SmartWOD Timer keeps you on track. Train smart. Train strong. With SmartWOD. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS SmartWOD offers auto-renewing subscriptions: Premium $2.99 per month $17.99 per year Premium+ $4.99 per month $34.99 per year Prices shown are for United States customers and may differ elsewhere. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy and terms: https://smartwod.app/timer-terms https://smartwod.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PushPress Workout Timer at none against SmartWOD Timer's 11. PushPress Workout Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). SmartWOD Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 76%). On price, rating 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
Both are free to download. SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PushPress Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PushPress Workout Timer against 4.9 for SmartWOD Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartWOD Timer has 54K ratings behind it against 5.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of PushPress Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 88% of SmartWOD Timer's.
PushPress Workout Timer ships an update every 2 months, SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PushPress Workout Timer | SmartWOD Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.7K ratings) | 4.9 (54K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | 88.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K | 54K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PushPress, Inc. | SmartWOD GmbH |
Customer experience
PushPress Workout Timer
SmartWOD Timer
User reviews
PushPress Workout Timer
From 5.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great timer for workouts
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Customizable timer settings
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 👍 Helpful voice prompts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sound issues (volume changes, audio cutting out)
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in background
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with Apple Watch and other apps
- 👎 Intrusive ads in some versions
SmartWOD Timer
From 54K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app & customer service
- 👍 Good app with customizable workouts
- 👍 Versatile with different timer modes
- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 👍 Keeps a workout log
Room to improve
- 🐛 Timer doesn't save or stops workout
- 🔊 Hard to hear beeps over music
- 🔒 Lifetime purchase not transferable across devices
Bugs and requests
PushPress Workout Timer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Timer resetting or freezing during workouts
- Inconsistent behavior of 'Rounds Left' and 'Cycles Left' timers
- Workout duration not accurately recorded in Apple Health
Requested features
5 requests- Option to choose countdown voice/sound
- Ability to save custom workout routines
- Halfway point alerts for work intervals
- EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) timer mode
- Improved Apple Watch integration
SmartWOD Timer
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on iOS 13.4.1
- Workout notes not showing up
- Music interruption during workouts
Requested features
5 requests- Apple Watch integration
- Ability to skip sections of a workout
- Louder beep/countdown volume
- Workout log sync across devices
- Split-screen support on iPad
In-app purchases
PushPress Workout Timer
No in-app purchases
SmartWOD Timer
- Premium 1 month$2.991 Month
- Premium 1 Month Special$2.991 Month
- Premium+ Monthly$3.991 Month
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- Premium 1 Year$14.991 Year
- Premium 1 Year Special$14.991 Year
- Premium+ Yearly$29.991 Year
- Ad-Free$3.99
- Ad-Free$4.99
- Ad-Free$9.99
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- Premium Lifetime$89.99
- Premium Lifetime Special$89.99
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