# WOD Randomiser vs Hero Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hero Timer at free with in-app purchases against WOD Randomiser's subscription. Hero Timer also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). WOD Randomiser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WOD Randomiser sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hero Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for WOD Randomiser against 4.1 for Hero Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WOD Randomiser has 67 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of WOD Randomiser's written reviews are positive against 80% of Hero Timer's.

WOD Randomiser ships an update every 9 days, Hero Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WOD Randomiser | Hero Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wod-randomiser-hiit-training/id912290965/reviews) | **[4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-timer-wod-timer-and-hiit/id1517993179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 128 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Senin](https://appshunter.io/developer/697788524) | [Francesco Miscia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517993178) |

## What reviewers say

### WOD Randomiser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wod-randomiser-hiit-training/id912290965)

This app provides personalized workout routines for at-home, outdoor, or gym sessions. Track your progress with a detailed journal and customize your training experience with flexible settings. Optionally sync your data with the Health app.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout generation, Customizable exercise selection, Detailed workout journal, Flexible sound and design settings, Health app data synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WOD for a Month | $4.99 | per month |
| WOD for a Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Coffee for our team | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $3.99 | one-time |


### Hero Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-timer-wod-timer-and-hiit/id1517993179)

This app provides customizable timers for various workout types like Tabata, HIIT, AMRAP, and EMOM. It allows users to create custom routines, review past sessions, and offers a landscape view for a professional timer experience.

**Highlights:** Tabata timer, HIIT timer, AMRAP timer, EMOM timer, Custom workout creation, Workout review and sharing, Landscape orientation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Workouts | $0.99 | one-time |
| ADS Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WOD Randomiser free?

WOD Randomiser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hero Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WOD Randomiser or Hero Timer?

Hero Timer is rated higher. WOD Randomiser averages 4.1 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Hero Timer averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do WOD Randomiser or Hero Timer have ads?

Hero Timer shows ads; WOD Randomiser does not.

### Which is updated more often, WOD Randomiser or Hero Timer?

WOD Randomiser ships an update every 9 days, and Hero Timer monthly. Most recently, WOD Randomiser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hero Timer on September 9, 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.*