# WorkOutDoors vs COROS

The clearest difference is price: COROS at Free against WorkOutDoors's $8.99. COROS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). WorkOutDoors's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 54%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

COROS is free to download; WorkOutDoors costs $8.99 up front. WorkOutDoors sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. COROS asks for nothing beyond the download.

WorkOutDoors holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 796 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of WorkOutDoors's written reviews are positive against 54% of COROS's.

WorkOutDoors ships an update every 3 months, COROS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkOutDoors | COROS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workoutdoors/id1241909999/reviews)** | [4.3 (796 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coros/id1277625343/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 796 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 54.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 856 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCS Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/569489568) | [COROS Wearables Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/992834306) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkOutDoors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workoutdoors/id1241909999)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Health & Fitness, #51 Top Paid (US App Store)

This advanced workout app for Apple Watch offers extensive customization for outdoor activities like running, cycling, and hiking. It features detailed maps, navigation, and over 800 data fields for comprehensive workout tracking and analysis.

**Highlights:** Advanced vector maps with navigation, Configurable workout screens with 800+ data fields, Route import and turn-by-turn directions, Customizable alerts and interval schedules, Waypoint creation and navigation, Workout export (FIT/TCX/GPX) and Strava integration, Offline map support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Very Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fanatical Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly customizable
- 🗺️ Excellent offline maps and navigation
- 📊 Comprehensive data and metrics
- 👍 Seamless Strava integration
- 💻 Responsive developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 🌐 Lack of language support (only English)
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific routes/tracks

**Reported bugs**

- Heart rate tracking issues
- Inconsistent distance/pace tracking
- Trouble connecting to Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Shoe tracking
- Cumulative workout stats (weekly/monthly)
- Ability to edit/trim recorded workouts
- Automatic pause/resume during workouts


### COROS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coros/id1277625343)

Enhance your fitness journey with detailed daily data, activity summaries, and advanced navigation tools. Customize your devices, download training plans, and seamlessly sync with popular third-party health platforms.

**Highlights:** Daily data tracking (sleep, steps, calories), Activity summaries for all sports, Map and route management, Device and personal settings customization, Third-party app integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent battery life
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use app
- 🚀 Quick sync with watch
- 👍 Detailed data and metrics
- 👍 Responsive customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with watch
- 🐛 Inaccurate heart rate tracking
- 🐛 Syncing problems with third-party apps
- 🐛 Buggy after recent updates
- 🐛 Confusing user interface changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inability to log in or sync data
- Inconsistent data between watch and app
- Elevation/GPS tracking issues
- Strength training mode not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more watch face options
- Improve sleep tracking accuracy
- Integrate with Apple Health app
- Add ability to edit/delete activities
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkOutDoors free?

WorkOutDoors costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is COROS free?

COROS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WorkOutDoors or COROS?

WorkOutDoors is rated higher. WorkOutDoors averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while COROS averages 4.3 from 796 ratings.

### Do WorkOutDoors or COROS have ads?

Neither WorkOutDoors nor COROS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkOutDoors or COROS?

WorkOutDoors ships an update every 3 months, and COROS every 2 weeks. Most recently, WorkOutDoors was updated on October 19, 2026 and COROS on October 18, 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.*
