# WorkOutDoors vs LightMyWatts

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightMyWatts at none against WorkOutDoors's 5. LightMyWatts also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). WorkOutDoors's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 7) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

WorkOutDoors costs $8.99 and LightMyWatts $5.99 up front. WorkOutDoors sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. LightMyWatts asks for nothing beyond the download.

LightMyWatts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkOutDoors has 1.7K ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of LightMyWatts's.

WorkOutDoors ships an update every 3 months, LightMyWatts every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkOutDoors | LightMyWatts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workoutdoors/id1241909999/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmywatts/id6755496044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCS Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/569489568) | [Ulrik Vadstrup Johannessen](https://appshunter.io/developer/541439002) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkOutDoors

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Health & Fitness, #70 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


### LightMyWatts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmywatts/id6755496044)

This app transforms indoor training sessions into a dynamic light experience. It syncs your power output or heart rate with Philips Hue lights, creating a visual representation of your performance. Enjoy an immersive and motivating workout with real-time color feedback.

**Highlights:** Real-time light synchronization with training effort, Dynamic color feedback based on power zones, Heart rate-driven lighting mode, Personalized Hue bridge and group configuration, Instant visual energy feedback, Supports various training platforms and devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkOutDoors free?

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

### Is LightMyWatts free?

LightMyWatts costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

LightMyWatts is rated higher. WorkOutDoors averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while LightMyWatts averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do WorkOutDoors or LightMyWatts have ads?

Neither WorkOutDoors nor LightMyWatts shows ads.

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

WorkOutDoors ships an update every 3 months, and LightMyWatts every 10 days. Most recently, WorkOutDoors was updated on October 25, 2026 and LightMyWatts on October 25, 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.*