Comparison

The WOD Generator vs WODwell

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

Head to head
About

The WOD Generator

Discover over 15,000 diverse workouts across 20+ categories, perfect for training anywhere. Save your favorites and track your progress with advanced logging and timing features available through an upgrade.

Highlights
  • 15,000+ workouts
  • 20+ workout categories
  • Favorite WODs
  • Workout timer
  • Workout logging
  • KG/LBs and FT/metres support
  • Dark mode
Features
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WOD Generator with a huge variety of intense workouts (15,000+ with more being added all the time). Simply choose from one of the 20+ categories to generate a random workout of the day. Favorite any WODs you like to come back to. Time and log your workouts with the Pro upgrade. I started CrossFit about 10 years ago, and built The WOD Generator to help people like you (and me!) train when you can't get to a box (for whatever reason). I'm always looking to improve it, so please get in touch if you have any suggestions or feedback :) Categories include: - Travel - Bodyweight - Open WODs - Benchmark WODs - Hero WODs - Power - Endurance - Partner - AMRAP - EMOM - RFT - Chipper - Tabata - Kettlebell - Dumbbell - Gymnastics - Short - Lower - Upper - Full body - Ladder & pyramid - Suspension training (e.g. TRX style) - Warm-ups Features include: - Favorite WODs to access them again - Use KG or LBs, FT or metres - Full definitions, linked in WOD! - Dark mode option - %RM calculator and weight converter - No ads - Filter by the equipment you have (basic for free, advanced for Pro) - Auto-generate warm-ups (Pro) - Filter by known skills (Pro) - Injury filter to exclude body parts (Pro) - Smart WODs tailored to you based on your workout history (Pro) - Time each WOD (Pro) - Record your workouts (Pro) - Custom timer (Pro) - Custom categories (Pro) Disclaimer: - This application is not affiliated or associated with CrossFit, Inc. - The workouts, exercises, and other movements provided in this application are for informational and educational purposes only, and are not intended for use as a substitute for professional programming. - Always consult a physician or qualified healthcare provider before beginning any exercise or fitness program. Please note, by using this app you agree to the terms (https://thewodgenerator.com/terms) and privacy policy (https://thewodgenerator.com/privacy).

About

WODwell

This app offers personalized daily functional fitness training plans designed by expert coaches. It adapts to your available equipment, skill level, and recovery needs, providing a complete session within 60 minutes. Track your progress and join a global community of athletes.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily functional training plans
  • Expert coaching integrated into sessions
  • Smart scaling for equipment and ability
  • Progress tracking and accountability
  • Global community support
  • Workout adaptation for any location
Features
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ELEMENT is WODwell’s flagship training experience for independent functional fitness athletes. Get expert coach-designed programming and AI-powered personalization that adapts to your goals, schedule, and equipment—so you can train with purpose every day. Whether you're in your garage gym, your living room, or on the road, ELEMENT delivers a complete session including daily warm-ups, workouts, skill work, strength progressions, and built-in recovery days. Adjust workouts based on the equipment you have, your current skill level, and any movement limitations to get the right challenge. Each day is designed to fit into a 60-minute session, making it easier to stay consistent without sacrificing quality or intensity. This app is focused exclusively on delivering the ELEMENT training program (not the full WOD library available on our website). It’s built for athletes who want the variance and progression to help develop broad fitness and long-term results (not those who want to create their own training program). ELEMENT members train for real-world capability, not just flatter abs or bigger biceps. The goal is functional fitness for life: strength, conditioning, and resilience. Looking better is just a nice side effect. Key Features: - Personalized daily functional training plans you can do from anywhere - Expert coaching built into every session - Smart scaling based on your equipment, ability, and recovery - Progress tracking to help you stay consistent and accountable - A global community of independent athletes for support and motivation Try ELEMENT free for 7 days and discover the training plan that adapts to you. Terms of Service: https://wodwell.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://wodwell.com/privacy

Screenshots

The WOD Generator4 screens
WODwell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The WOD Generator at 1.7K against WODwell's 7. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. The WOD Generator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and WODwell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The WOD Generator against 5.0 for WODwell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The WOD Generator has 1.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of The WOD Generator's written reviews are positive against 100% of WODwell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The WOD Generator ships an update every 5 weeks, WODwell every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The WOD Generator versus WODwell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe WOD GeneratorWODwell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTauro Software SLR3R LLC

Customer experience

The WOD Generator

All ratings1,724 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.4%

WODwell

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The WOD Generator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Workout details disappearing when app backgrounded
  • Video playback issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add custom exercises
  • Suggested weight/rep ranges for workouts
  • Rehab/injury-specific workout options
  • Workout timer integration
  • Randomized WOD selection

WODwell

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

The WOD Generator

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$3.491 Month
  • The WOD Generator Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • The WOD Generator Pro Annual$14.991 Year
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  • Annual3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Give BackFree
  • Lifetime$74.99
2 purchases

WODwell

Subscriptions2
  • ELEMENT Monthly7 Days trial$39.001 Month
  • ELEMENT Annually7 Days trial$279.991 Year

Questions

Is The WOD Generator free?
The WOD Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WODwell free?
WODwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The WOD Generator or WODwell?
WODwell is rated higher. The WOD Generator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while WODwell averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do The WOD Generator or WODwell have ads?
Neither The WOD Generator nor WODwell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The WOD Generator or WODwell?
The WOD Generator ships an update every 5 weeks, and WODwell every 3 weeks. Most recently, The WOD Generator was updated on October 29, 2026 and WODwell on October 28, 2026.

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