WorkOutDoors vs LightMyWatts

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!

LightMyWatts – Transform Your Training Into an Immersive Light Experience! LightMyWatts isn’t just another training app – it’s a game-changer for indoor training. Imagine turning every pedal stroke or step into a visual masterpiece. With LightMyWatts, your effort doesn’t just show on a screen – it lights up your entire room. How does it work? Every watt you push and every heart beat instantly syncs with your Philips Hue lights, creating a dynamic color experience that mirrors your performance. Cruise in Zone 2 and enjoy a calming blue glow that keeps you steady. Ramp up to Zone 6, and watch your space ignite in fiery reds as you sprint toward your limits. It’s motivation you can see and feel. New Feature: Heart Rate Lighting Mode No spare BLE channel? No power meter available? Running on a treadmill? LightMyWatts now lets you use your heart rate strap to drive the light colors! Your heart rate zones become a vibrant visual guide – perfect for athletes who want the same immersive experience even without power data, or simply prefer training by HR. Whether you’re cycling, running, or doing a workout on the go, your pulse becomes your palette. Why LightMyWatts? Immersive Training: Your power or heart rate zones become a living light show. Personalized Experience: Configure your Hue bridge and group settings easily. Instant Feedback: No charts, no numbers – just pure visual energy. Whether you’re chasing watts, building endurance, or crushing intervals, LightMyWatts turns your training into an unforgettable sensory experience. It’s not just cycling – it’s performance art. Ready to ride in color? Download LightMyWatts today and make every watt – or heartbeat – shine! To use LightMyWatts alongside a training platform like Zwift, Rouvy, or MyWhoosh, your trainer (e.g., Wahoo) must support an extra Bluetooth channel. Alternatively, you can connect using a power meter or power pedals on your bike — or now, simply use your heart rate strap. You’ll also need a Philips Hue Bridge to set up the lighting connection. New: The app now supports Hue Pro Bridge! Simply select “Pro Bridge” on the settings page. We'd love your feedback! Let us know which trainer, power meter, or heart rate strap you’re using and how LightMyWatts works for you.