# WORKIT vs FitHero

The clearest difference is rating: FitHero at 4.8 against WORKIT's 4.0. FitHero also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 60%). WORKIT's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WORKIT sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FitHero sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FitHero holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 186 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of WORKIT's written reviews are positive against 86% of FitHero's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WORKIT | FitHero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workit-workout-tracker/id1227910528/reviews) | **[4.8 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fithero-gym-workout-tracker/id1465707550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 80 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 71 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Bergeron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227910527) | [FitHero, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465707549) |

## What reviewers say

### WORKIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workit-workout-tracker/id1227910528)

This app serves as a comprehensive gym log and fitness trainer, allowing users to create custom workout routines, log exercises with detailed instructions, and analyze their progress through various statistics and visualizations. It supports both strength and cardio training, offering features like rest timers and a calendar history of workouts.

**Highlights:** Create custom workout routines and exercises, Extensive exercise library with instructions and videos, Log strength and cardio workouts, Progress tracking with statistics and graphs, Rest timer and stopwatch, Calendar history of workouts, Body stat tracking and BMI calculation (PRO)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Body Stats | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🆓 Free to use with no forced premium
- 💪 Great for tracking workouts and progress
- 📊 Detailed progress tracking (free)
- 🏋️‍♀️ Large selection of exercises with descriptions and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes after iOS update
- 🐛 Screen freezes during workout selection
- 🐛 Awkward input for non-database exercises
- 🐛 Records next day's workout for previous day if not closed
- 🎧 Stops music/podcasts when opened or used

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after latest iOS update
- App freezes after selecting a workout
- App stops music playback
- App records incorrect dates for workouts
- App does not sync with Apple devices

**Requested features**

- Fix app crashing on latest iOS update
- Fix screen freezing issue
- Improve handling of custom exercises
- Correctly log workouts to the correct day
- Stop interrupting music playback


### FitHero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fithero-gym-workout-tracker/id1465707550)

Plan and track your workouts, measure progress, and learn new exercises with this intuitive fitness app. It offers pre-made routines, custom exercise creation with video demos, and personalized workout generation to help you achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Workout logging, 400+ exercises with video demos, Customizable routines, Personalized workout generation, Progress statistics, Rest timer, Apple Health sync

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium membership (weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium membership (monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium membership (quarterly) | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium membership (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium membership (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium membership (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium membership (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Great for tracking progress
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery significantly
- 🐛 Buggy lately
- 🐛 Small UI issues
- 🐛 Can't plan weeks easily
- 🐛 Timer function not free

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot scroll down enough to add exercises when editing
- Routine not saving when changing days
- Bug that resets reps to 8
- Cannot report bugs
- Latest update broke routine history and logging

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch app
- Add home screen widgets
- Link to Apple Health app
- Add goals function (weight goals/targets)
- Lifetime purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WORKIT free?

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

### Is FitHero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WORKIT or FitHero?

FitHero is rated higher. WORKIT averages 4.0 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while FitHero averages 4.8 from 186 ratings.

### Do WORKIT or FitHero have ads?

Neither WORKIT nor FitHero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WORKIT or FitHero?

WORKIT ships an update every 2 weeks, and FitHero every 2 weeks. Most recently, WORKIT was updated on October 20, 2026 and FitHero on October 26, 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.*
