Verithiathe honest score on any app
Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
User consensusAlternativesIs it worth it?
The verdict on

SmartWOD Timer

75
User verdict / 100 High confidence Loved, with caveats

SmartWOD Timer is a highly-rated workout timer app, praised for its ease of use and extensive customization options for various workout types, though recent updates have introduced intrusive ads and some functionality issues.

4.9★ lifetime (54,038) Free + in-app purchases since 2017 by SmartWOD GmbH updated 2.0 mo ago recent negative 6% 50 reviews across 1 regions
Ease of Use Timer Functionality Customization & Features Intrusive Ads
5★41
4★3
3★3
2★1
1★2
recent reviews across 1 regions, vs the 4.9★ lifetime average

SmartWOD Timer is a popular fitness app offering versatile timers for various workouts like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata, with many users appreciating its simplicity and customization. However, recent changes have led to complaints about intrusive full-screen ads and some technical glitches.

What users like

  • Highly versatile and customizable for various workout types (e.g., AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata)R3R4R10R32
  • Simple, easy to use interface and designR2R6R12R18
  • Allows workout logging with notes and namingR10R14R17R44
  • Timer sounds play effectively over music and offer vocal waypointsR2R34R37R43

What users complain about

  • Recent updates have introduced intrusive full-screen adsR5R8
  • High cost for premium features or ad removal ($12 yearly or $40 lifetime)R5R8
  • Some users report issues with specific timer functions (e.g., EMOM not working, Tabata pause issues)R13R31
  • App may restart workouts if paused for too long or if the app goes idleR29
  • Sound settings can be inconsistent or 'wonky', with unwanted voice promptsR1
  • Space bar function in workout description is broken for some usersR23
  • Screen may go dark during workouts after recent updates, requiring unlockR27

Latest update · v1.45.4

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Hey athletes, this is new in the latest update: • Performance & UX updates • Minimum iOS version is now 15.1 Happy training with SmartWOD!

Recurring themes

Intrusive Ads negative
Recent updates have added full-screen advertisements that many long-time users find intrusive and disruptive. The cost to remove these ads is considered too high by some, especially those who previously paid less for ad removal.R5R8
Timer Functionality mixed
The core timer functionality is widely praised for its versatility and ease of use across various workout types. However, some recent reviews indicate issues such as EMOM timers stopping, Tabata pause not working, and workouts restarting if the app goes idle.R4R10R13R29
Ease of Use positive
Many users consistently highlight the app's simple, straightforward, and user-friendly interface, making it easy to set up and use for daily workouts.R2R6R12R41
Customization & Features positive
Reviewers appreciate the extensive customization options for different workout structures, including the ability to combine workouts, add notes, and log sessions.R3R10R14R21

Who it's for

This app is for individuals who need a highly customizable and easy-to-use timer for various timed fitness workouts, especially CrossFit, AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata R4R32. It's suitable for those who value logging workouts and having clear audio cues over music R10R34R43. It may not be ideal for users who are sensitive to intrusive ads or unwilling to pay a premium to remove them R5R8.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew more negative than the lifetime rating, primarily due to new ad implementations and some technical bugs. The positive points are well-supported by a large number of recent reviews, indicating that the core functionality is still highly valued by many users despite the issues.

Frequently asked

Does SmartWOD Timer have ads?
Yes, recent updates have introduced intrusive full-screen ads in the free version of SmartWOD Timer R5R8.
How much does it cost to remove ads or get premium features?
To remove ads or access premium features, SmartWOD Timer offers a $12 yearly subscription or a $40 lifetime subscription R5.
Can SmartWOD Timer be used for different workout types?
Yes, SmartWOD Timer is highly versatile and can be used for various workout types including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and general interval training R3R10R32R40.
Does the app integrate with Apple Health or Apple Watch?
Some users wish the app would share workout data with Apple Health R11 or work on Apple Watch R9, indicating these features are not currently available or not fully integrated.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R3] 5/5 · US Great customization: The premium is worth it to be able to customize interval workouts.
  2. [R4] 5/5 · US Personal Training: I use this daily for personal training and love all the options, super simple to use and gets the job done perfect 10/10
  3. [R10] 5/5 · US Awesome WOD Timer!: Such a great app! It allows you to record your workouts in a log with notes and name them too. The timer is awesome. You can combine AMRAP workouts so you don’t have to reset the time. 🙌
  4. [R32] 5/5 · US The best for Street Parking wods: This is the best timer available for CrossFit and Street Parking workouts due to the ability to build in rest times on for time workouts, (sets of for time w prescribed rest) and death by counter and AMRAP sets. Versatile.
  5. [R2] 5/5 · US Easy Useful and Effective: I use the most basic features for stretches and exercises and I love it. I pop in my headphones set the timers listen to music and the alerts still come thru don’t interrupt music and I flow thru it all.
  6. [R6] 5/5 · US Simple and Easy: Been using this app for days when I miss CrossFit classes and it has been great. Simple to use and no unnecessary bells and whistles - just works as expected.
  7. [R12] 5/5 · US THE best!: Functional and very user friendly!
  8. [R18] 5/5 · US Amazing App!: Works great and is an amazing addition to my workouts! Wish more apps were simple in design for making your own workouts!
  9. [R14] 5/5 · US I’d Pay For This: This app has come such a long way that if this was the first gen. I’d pay for this to have access to all its amazing stuff! This app beats ALL other apps especially the ones you pay for. The latest update of adding notes to the timer is a game changer! It’s like a mini white board that I can carry in my pocket while still seeing the timer!
  10. [R17] 4/5 · US Good app to workouts: I use the app daily to keep track of all my workouts. The workout log also helps me determine if I’m getting faster/more efficient over time. It would be pretty cool if there was a share option that way we can display it on a tv screen to make it bigger. Overall I am pretty satisfied with the app.
  11. [R44] 5/5 · US Download now: This app is great for workouts and tracking them.
  12. [R34] 5/5 · US I like the options: I appreciate that the sounds play over the music playing on the same device. I like the options to add/delete vocal waypoints.
  13. [R37] 5/5 · US Love this app!: This app is awesome for programming EMOM workouts. I don’t really use the other features but I’m sure they’re great too. Just input the total minutes you’re going to work, and the timer give you halfway and ten seconds warnings, and beeps at 3-2-1 seconds, with a loud beep to start your next minute. So easy to use.
  14. [R43] 5/5 · US Must have: Exactly what I needed to keep track of my timed workouts. Plays over my Spotify so I don't have to worry if I'm missing anything
  15. [R5] 3/5 · US Ads are too intrusive: The app now has full screen ads, and the only way to get rid of them is a $12 yearly subscription or $40 lifetime subscription. I’ve used this for a long time, and have paid to remove the ads previously when it was $5, but I’m going to try other apps
  16. [R8] 3/5 · US Great timer but…: The advertisement additions that have happened over the past few months have become very intrusive. $40 is way too expensive to get rid of them.
  17. [R13] 5/5 · US The pause on the tabata timer hasn’t been working lately: The pause on the tabata timer hasn’t been working lately
  18. [R31] 1/5 · US EMOM stopped working!: Live this app, everything about it but this morning it’s stopped working. I deleted and I’ll try to upload it again and see if it works.
  19. [R29] 3/5 · US Love it and really wish I could leave 5 stars: Everything is great. Love thé features. However, nothing upsets me more than when I need to pause a workout either to answer a call and EVERY time I pause it and leave for more than a minute, if the app closes out or goes idle, it restarts my workout. It's incredibly frustrating. This has happened multiple times and it ruins the whole workout.
  20. [R1] 2/5 · US Sounds wonky: This app is great, but the mid-timer beeps are gone. The entire sound settings are always wrong. I can turn off the voice in the settings, but I’ll still have this annoying voice telling me, “Let’s go.” Um, I just want the start, middle and end. And the only way to contact the app is via email. I’m not giving them my email!
  21. [R23] 1/5 · US New update problem: I’ve loved the app, and likely still will once this gets fixed - the space bar in the workout description section doesn’t work. Can’t take notes or put descriptions in.
  22. [R27] 4/5 · US Why shut off: Loved this timer but with the recent update screen goes dark and have to unlock to see it now. It’s inconvenient
  23. [R41] 5/5 · US Easy: Easy to use
  24. [R21] 5/5 · US Good find: Simple to use and with the new mixed timer option you can really get through all of your programming
  25. [R40] 5/5 · US Awesome timer app: Love this timer - I’ve tried lots of different apps but this one has lots of flexibility for programming EMOMs and TABATAs and is very easy to use. The free version doesn’t save presets but it’s so easy to use that it’s not a huge drawback. Best timer I’ve tried so far.
  26. [R9] 5/5 · US The best: This is my favorite WOD app, I just wish it worked on my watch
  27. [R11] 4/5 · US Great app but ..: just got this and it has everything I’d was looking for- and beautiful interface. Perfect for interval training. I wish it’d share workout data with Apple health app... 🙏🏽

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store