Comparison

WorkOutDoors vs Runmore

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

Head to head
About

WorkOutDoors

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
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WorkOutDoors is the most advanced and most configurable workout app for the Apple Watch. It's perfect for running, cycling, hiking and any other indoor or outdoor activity. Note: WorkOutDoors requires an Apple Watch Series 4 or later. It is not necessary to have your iPhone with you during a workout. The app uses Apple’s workout system, so all workouts are saved to the Health system. However it also provides many extra features over Apple's app, such as: - a super-smooth vector map that can be shown during a workout; - multiple configurable screens with metrics and graphs from a pool of 800+ data fields; - route files can be imported and used for navigation (including turn by turn directions); - dozens of configurable alerts (e.g. every mile; high heart rate; low pace; off-route etc); - interval schedules can be created using the larger screen of the phone app; - climbs and descents are supported with notifications and on-screen data and graphs; - waypoints can be created, navigated to, and exported; - use shortcuts to associate operations with gestures (e.g. double tap to hear configurable metrics); - compare pace against a target or a previous workout (using metrics and a dot on the map); - show zones for pace and power as well as heart rate (with optional coloured backgrounds); - auto-pause is available for all outdoor activities; - shows GPS and heart rate before starting a workout, so that you can wait for good signals; - configure distance and pace for running / walking to come from Apple’s pedometer or from GPS; - workouts can be exported in FIT / TCX / GPX files, or automatically sent to Strava; - workouts created by the app can be analysed in great depth in the iPhone app. The app also has many more features. The map is a particular highlight. It uses OpenStreetMap, which provides worldwide coverage and includes the trails necessary for outdoor workouts. It also has several features that help you navigate during a workout: - maps can be smoothly panned and zoomed, and can rotate according to the compass; - a breadcrumb trail of your whole route is displayed on the map during the workout; - topographic data can be shown, with configurable contour colours and hill shading; - map-only mode is provided for when you don't want to start a workout and just need a map; - a circular scale is shown when you zoom, making it easy to see the distance to features; - maps can be stored on the watch for use when offline (they are downloaded as required if online); - a red compass points north and a green compass points to the start; - choose a waypoint to see a compass and distance to it in the corner of the map; - you can also navigate to waypoints on the map, such as hospitals, sights, cafes etc. If you load a route from a GPX / TCX / FIT file then navigation is even easier: - your position is shown on an elevation profile of the route; - the remaining distance, time and ascent can also be displayed; - you can get alerted when you go off-route; - when off-route then a compass is shown which points to the nearest part of the route; - if the route contains turn by turn directions then these can be used like a sat nav; - if there are no directions then the app can use “bend detection” to generate them; - the next direction is shown as an icon and distance in the corner of the map; - the map can automatically zoom in when you are approaching a turn; - you can use shake gestures to hear the distance to the next turn or the end of the route; - routes are coloured by gradient: from red for steep uphill to blue for steep downhill; - you can configure what information is displayed during a climb or descent. All this is included for a single one-off payment. No extra in-app purchases or subscriptions are required (although there is a completely optional in-app tip jar which was requested by long-term users). If you own an Apple Watch and do any form of exercise, then WorkOutDoors is the app for you. Give it a go!

About

Runmore

This app guides beginners through a 9-week plan to run a 5K. It offers clear audio coaching and progress tracking to help you achieve your running goals.

Highlights
  • 9-week 5K training plan
  • Clear audio coaching
  • Progress tracking
  • Day-by-day schedule
  • Run reminders
Features
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Runmore is the simplest 5K trainer to get you off your couch and on to running 5K in 9 weeks. Whether you're a first time runner or training towards a 5K run, Runmore is perfect for you. Runmore clearly visualises a 9-week training plan and provides you with clear audio instructions as you complete each session to help you focus on the running and keep your phone in your pocket. Runmore then tracks your weekly progress along the way, guiding you to that 5K finish line. + Super simple to use interface + Clear Audio coach + Detailed day by day schedule + Create reminders to plan your schedule + Keep track of your progress along the way Download Runmore 5K for FREE now for a healthier lifestyle. Runmore Plus features: + Create reminders to schedule your runs + Top tips for new runners + An advert-free user experience + Exclusive Dark Theme Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy: http://runmoreapp.com/runmoretnc.html

Screenshots

WorkOutDoors4 screens
Runmore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Runmore at Free against WorkOutDoors's $8.99. Runmore also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). WorkOutDoors's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 12). On ads, monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WorkOutDoors holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkOutDoors has 1.7K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of WorkOutDoors's written reviews are positive against 72% of Runmore's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WorkOutDoors ships an update every 3 months, Runmore every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
WorkOutDoors versus Runmore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkOutDoorsRunmore
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better3.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCCS LtdTiiny Labs Limited

Customer experience

WorkOutDoors

All ratings1,674 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews1,376 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.7%

Runmore

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

WorkOutDoors

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Runmore

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

WorkOutDoors

One-time5
  • Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$1.99
  • Very Generous Tip$4.99
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  • Massive Tip$9.99
  • Fanatical Tip$19.99
None

Runmore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WorkOutDoors free?
WorkOutDoors costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Runmore free?
Runmore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WorkOutDoors or Runmore?
WorkOutDoors is rated higher. WorkOutDoors averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Runmore averages 3.3 from 12 ratings.
Do WorkOutDoors or Runmore have ads?
Neither WorkOutDoors nor Runmore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorkOutDoors or Runmore?
WorkOutDoors ships an update every 3 months, and Runmore every 3 days. Most recently, WorkOutDoors was updated on October 18, 2026 and Runmore on October 10, 2026.

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