Comparison

The WOD Generator vs Dad Hours

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

Dad Hours

Access online fitness programs designed for parents and busy individuals. Improve strength, endurance, and physique with customizable training options. Start with minimal equipment like dumbbells.

Highlights
  • Online fitness programming
  • For parents and busy people
  • Customizable training options
  • Improve strength and endurance
  • Minimal equipment workouts
Features
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Train anywhere, anytime with online fitness programming for parents & busy people. Dad Hours offers training options to suit different goals, equipment accessibility and skill levels. Improve your strength, endurance, and physique with a track to suit your needs. Get started with a pair of dumbbells.

Screenshots

The WOD Generator4 screens
Dad Hours4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dad Hours at none against The WOD Generator's 6. The WOD Generator's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Dad Hours asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Dad Hours. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The WOD Generator has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The WOD Generator versus Dad Hours: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe WOD GeneratorDad Hours
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTauro Software SLDAD HOURS PTY LTD

Customer experience

The WOD Generator

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

Dad Hours

All ratings2 ratings
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

Dad Hours

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
None

Dad Hours

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The WOD Generator free?
The WOD Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dad Hours free?
Dad Hours is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The WOD Generator or Dad Hours?
Dad Hours is rated higher. The WOD Generator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Dad Hours averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do The WOD Generator or Dad Hours have ads?
Neither The WOD Generator nor Dad Hours shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The WOD Generator or Dad Hours?
The WOD Generator ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dad Hours every 5 weeks. Most recently, The WOD Generator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dad Hours on October 31, 2026.

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