Comparison

GPS Watch Workout vs Data Export for Strava

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

Head to head
About

GPS Watch Workout

Record GPS tracks for workouts directly from your Apple Watch, with or without your phone. Upload to Strava or export as GPX. Your workout data is automatically saved and recovered if interrupted.

Highlights
  • Record GPS tracks on Apple Watch
  • Upload workouts to Strava
  • Export workouts as GPX files
  • Phone-free recording with Series 2
  • Automatic data recovery
  • Saves workouts to Health app
Features
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This app allows Apple Watch owners to record a GPS track while recording their workout and upload the track to Strava or export it as a GPX file. When used with Apple Watch Series 2 you can leave your phone at home and still record a track using your watch's GPS. Workouts can be uploaded to Strava directly from your watch. This either uses your phone's internet connection, or if you are in range of a known Wi-Fi network or have a watch that supports cellular, you can upload from your Watch without your phone being involved at all. Workouts are recorded on your Watch and then automatically synced when your phone is in range. Your route can then be viewed on a map and then either uploaded to Strava or exported to other apps as a GPX file. Don't worry if your Watch battery runs it or something goes wrong while recording - the portion that was recorded will be automatically recovered the next time you open the Watch app. Workouts recorded with this app are also saved to the Health app. None of your Health data is read or otherwise used by this app.

About

Data Export for Strava

Export your Strava activities to GPX and CSV formats without needing to log in. Analyze your routes, back up your data, or import them into other fitness apps. Offers an interactive map and detailed GPS data.

Highlights
  • Export to GPX and CSV
  • No Strava login required
  • Interactive map view
  • Elevation profile visualization
  • Detailed GPS data
  • Privacy focused, offline functionality
Features
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Activity Link Exporter is a simple yet powerful tool that lets you export your Strava activities without requiring a Strava login. Just share the activity link from Strava, and you're ready to go! Key Features: • Export activities to GPX and CSV formats • AI-assistant (free and optional) • No Strava login required • Interactive map view of your route • Elevation profile visualization • Detailed GPS data view • Activity details including distance, elevation gain, and timing • Easy sharing to other apps • Clean, user-friendly interface Perfect for: • Backing up your activities • Analyzing your data in spreadsheets • Importing routes to other fitness apps • Sharing routes with friends • Creating custom training plans How to use: 1. Open your activity in Strava 2. Tap the share button 3. Copy the activity link 4. Paste into Activity Link Exporter 5. Choose your export format (GPX or CSV) 6. Share or save your exported file Privacy focused - no data is stored or collected. Works completely offline after receiving the activity link. Note: This app requires a public Strava activity link to function.

Screenshots

GPS Watch Workout2 screens
Data Export for Strava3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Watch Workout at 100% against Data Export for Strava's 0%. GPS Watch Workout also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

GPS Watch Workout is free to download; Data Export for Strava costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Watch Workout ships an update fortnightly, Data Export for Strava every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GPS Watch Workout versus Data Export for Strava: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Watch WorkoutData Export for Strava
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUtsireMorten Punnerud

Customer experience

GPS Watch Workout

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Data Export for Strava

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

GPS Watch Workout

No in-app purchases

None

Data Export for Strava

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Watch Workout free?
GPS Watch Workout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Data Export for Strava free?
Data Export for Strava costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Watch Workout or Data Export for Strava have ads?
Neither GPS Watch Workout nor Data Export for Strava shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Watch Workout or Data Export for Strava?
GPS Watch Workout ships an update fortnightly, and Data Export for Strava every 7 months. Most recently, GPS Watch Workout was updated on September 16, 2026 and Data Export for Strava on September 20, 2026.

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