# PushPress Workout Timer vs SmartWOD Timer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushPress Workout Timer | SmartWOD Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushpress-workout-timer/id826016623/reviews) | **[4.9 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwod-timer-wod-clock/id1248966041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PushPress, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/688595778) | [SmartWOD GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248966040) |

## What reviewers say

### PushPress Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushpress-workout-timer/id826016623)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great timer for workouts
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Customizable timer settings
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 👍 Helpful voice prompts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[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 | $89.99 | 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 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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