# GOWOD vs WOD Machine

The clearest difference is ads: GOWOD at none against WOD Machine's shown. GOWOD also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 2). WOD Machine's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GOWOD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month and WOD Machine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WOD Machine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GOWOD has 3.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GOWOD ships an update weekly, WOD Machine every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GOWOD | WOD Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowod-mobility-and-stretching/id1227834875/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wod-machine/id1256661390/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobility First Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/924376693) | [Aaron Rockett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052709623) |

## What reviewers say

### GOWOD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowod-mobility-and-stretching/id1227834875)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers personalized mobility and stretching routines designed to optimize athletic performance, relieve stress, and improve recovery. It provides a free mobility test to establish a baseline and tracks progress across over 50 sports.

**Highlights:** Personalized mobility protocols, Over 50 sports covered, Free mobility test, Progress tracking and goal setting, Activate, Recover, and Daily Flow sessions, Multi-sport approach

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GOWOD Premium Monthly BF | $11.49 | per month |
| GOWOD Premium Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| GOWOD Premium Semestrial | $83.90 | per 6 months |
| GOWOD Premium Yearly BF | $108.99 | per year |
| GOWOD Premium Yearly | $124.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Personalized daily routines
- 🔍 Mobility assessment and progress tracking
- 💪 Improved mobility and flexibility
- 🕰️ Flexible time options (8, 15, 22 mins)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and connection issues
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🕰️ Timer issues and automatic progression
- 🎥 Lack of detailed exercise instructions
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and freezing issues
- Login and subscription problems
- Timer and exercise progression bugs
- Inconsistent video playback and quality

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom mobility routines
- More exercise variations and difficulty levels
- Integration with Apple Health and other fitness apps
- Landscape mode and larger exercise visuals
- Audio cues and guidance during exercises


### WOD Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wod-machine/id1256661390)

Discover your next functional fitness workout quickly with a vast library of training sessions. Tailor workouts to your goals, time, and equipment using a smart builder, and track your progress by logging results. Designed for efficient training with built-in timers.

**Highlights:** Generate random WOD-style workouts, Browse workouts by category, length, and difficulty, Smart Builder for personalized sessions, Built-in timers for various workout types, Save favorite workouts, Log completed sessions and track history, Track scores, times, reps, and loads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GOWOD free?

GOWOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WOD Machine free?

WOD Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GOWOD or WOD Machine?

WOD Machine is rated higher. GOWOD averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while WOD Machine averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do GOWOD or WOD Machine have ads?

WOD Machine shows ads; GOWOD does not.

### Which is updated more often, GOWOD or WOD Machine?

GOWOD ships an update weekly, and WOD Machine every 11 months. Most recently, GOWOD was updated on November 9, 2026 and WOD Machine on November 2, 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.*