# 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 (fortnightly 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 68 ratings behind it against 9, 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 fortnightly, Hero Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WOD Randomiser | Hero Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wod-randomiser-hiit-workouts/id912290965/reviews) | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-timer-wod-timer-and-hiit/id1517993179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 129 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-workouts/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 68 ratings, while Hero Timer averages 4.1 from 9 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 fortnightly, and Hero Timer monthly. Most recently, WOD Randomiser was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hero Timer on October 24, 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.*