Comparison

PushPress Workout Timer vs SmartWOD Timer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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. **

About

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.

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
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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

Screenshots

PushPress Workout Timer4 screens
SmartWOD Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PushPress Workout Timer versus SmartWOD Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushPress Workout TimerSmartWOD Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.7K ratings)4.9 (54K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews88.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K54K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPushPress, Inc.SmartWOD GmbH

Customer experience

PushPress Workout Timer

All ratings5,742 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews286 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative15.0%

SmartWOD Timer

All ratings54,033 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews746 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%

User reviews

PushPress Workout Timer

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

PushPress Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

SmartWOD Timer

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time5
  • 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

Questions

Is PushPress Workout Timer free?
PushPress Workout Timer 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, PushPress Workout Timer or SmartWOD Timer?
SmartWOD Timer is rated higher. PushPress Workout Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 from 54K ratings.
Do PushPress Workout Timer or SmartWOD Timer have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; PushPress Workout Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, PushPress Workout Timer or SmartWOD Timer?
PushPress Workout Timer ships an update every 2 months, and SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. Most recently, PushPress Workout Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and SmartWOD Timer on October 12, 2026.

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