Comparison

WorkOutDoors vs BodyState

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

BodyState

This app provides a daily energy score based on your fitness metrics, helping you manage stress, plan workouts, and understand your body's condition. It tracks sleep, recovery, stress levels, and training load, offering personalized insights to optimize your well-being.

Highlights
  • Personalized Energy Score
  • Sleep & Recovery Tracking
  • Stress Insights via HRV
  • Acute Training Load (ATL)
  • Personalized Baseline Learning
  • All-in-One Dashboard
  • Apple Health Sync
Features
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Monitor Your Energy, Every Day with BodyState! BodyState gives you a daily energy score from 1 to 100, combining your most important fitness metrics into a single, clear signal. Whether your goal is to manage stress, plan workouts, or simply feel better, BodyState helps you make smarter choices in tune with your body. Key features: - Personalized Energy Score: Track your body’s condition with a single score, powered by sleep quality, HRV, resting heart rate, and recent physical exertion. No guesswork, just real insights. - Sleep & Recovery Tracking: Discover how restful your sleep truly was and how well your body recovered overnight. - Stress Insights via HRV & Resting Heart Rate: Monitor your stress level over time and stay ahead of burnout. - Acute Training Load (ATL): See the impact of recent physical activity on your body. Know when to push harder and when to pull back. - Know What’s Normal for You: BodyState doesn’t rely on generic health data. Instead, it learns your personal baseline over time to give context-specific insights. Understand how today's numbers compare to your standard. - All-in-One Dashboard: Get your energy, stress, sleep, and training signals all in one intuitive view. - Effortless Syncing: Works seamlessly with Apple Health to gather the metrics you already track, no extra setup needed. How It Works: 1. Sync with Apple Health to pull in key health metrics. 2. Get your daily score and see how each input affects your energy. 3. Check f you’re balanced, depleted, or primed for performance. 4. Track trends over time and adjust your habits. This App is intended for general wellness and information purposes only. BodyState does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical guidance. Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: weekly, yearly. - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WorkOutDoors4 screens
BodyState4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BodyState at Free against WorkOutDoors's $8.99. BodyState also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). WorkOutDoors's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, 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

BodyState is free to download; WorkOutDoors costs $8.99 up front. WorkOutDoors sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and BodyState sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for WorkOutDoors against 4.6 for BodyState. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of WorkOutDoors's written reviews are positive against 77% of BodyState's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WorkOutDoors ships an update every 3 months, BodyState every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
WorkOutDoors versus BodyState: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkOutDoorsBodyState
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better4.6 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews — better77.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better1.7K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB170 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCCS LtdFitness & Sports apps SRL

Customer experience

WorkOutDoors

All ratings1,674 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews1,384 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.7%

BodyState

All ratings1,684 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews683 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative18.7%

User reviews

WorkOutDoors

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

BodyState

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate body battery tracking
  • 💡 Helpful for managing recovery and fatigue
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Health
  • 🔍 Limited data history
  • 🔍 Needs more detailed explanations of metrics

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

BodyState

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to access app due to Health permissions
  • App not working after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer data history
  • Automatic Apple Watch complication updates
  • Customization options
  • Ability to manually log feelings/recovery

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
11 purchases

BodyState

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$4.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$39.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Supporter$4.99
  • Patron$9.99
  • Champion$14.99

Questions

Is WorkOutDoors free?
WorkOutDoors costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is BodyState free?
BodyState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WorkOutDoors or BodyState?
WorkOutDoors is rated higher. WorkOutDoors averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while BodyState averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.
Do WorkOutDoors or BodyState have ads?
BodyState shows ads; WorkOutDoors does not.
Which is updated more often, WorkOutDoors or BodyState?
WorkOutDoors ships an update every 3 months, and BodyState every 6 weeks. Most recently, WorkOutDoors was updated on October 31, 2026 and BodyState on October 30, 2026.

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