Comparison

WorkOutDoors vs MoodState

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

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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

MoodState

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MoodState is a private mood tracker designed for quick check-ins and useful reflection. Log how you feel in seconds, add optional emotion, context and notes, then review your mood patterns over time. MoodState keeps your entries on device first and gives you fast access from the app, Home Screen widget and Lock Screen widget. With MoodState Pro you can unlock deeper reporting, Apple Health sync, mood reminders, custom moods, exports and on-device AI Analysis powered by Apple Intelligence where available. Please note: MoodState is designed for personal reflection and wellbeing tracking. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment guidance! Key Features: • Quick mood logging with five simple mood states • Optional emotion, context and private notes • Recent mood history with date and time • Edit or delete mood entries • Mood trend chart by week, month, quarter, year or all time • Home Screen widget for fast mood logging • Lock Screen widget for quick access • Customizable Home Screen widget background • Private by design, saved on device first • Clear help section inside the app MoodState Pro Features: • Apple Health Sync: Write opted-in mood logs to Apple Health as State of Mind entries • Mood Reminders: Create multiple daily reminders for regular check-ins • Pro Reports: Review average mood, top context, top emotion, mood distribution and selected-period patterns • On-device AI Analysis: Generate a private Apple Intelligence summary for the selected period where supported (private notes are excluded unless you choose to include them) • Custom Moods: Personalize mood names, icons, colours and health values • CSV Exports: Export raw mood logs for spreadsheet review • PDF Summaries: Export readable reports with trend chart, deeper patterns, mood distribution and recent logs

Screenshots

WorkOutDoors4 screens
MoodState4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MoodState at Free against WorkOutDoors's $8.99. MoodState also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). WorkOutDoors's advantage is chart position (#5 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On ads, 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

MoodState is free to download; WorkOutDoors costs $8.99 up front. WorkOutDoors sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and MoodState sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WorkOutDoors ships an update every 3 months, MoodState every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
WorkOutDoors versus MoodState: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkOutDoorsMoodState
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCCS LtdWolfram Wacker

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

MoodState

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
1 purchases

MoodState

One-time1
  • MoodState Pro$0.99

Questions

Is WorkOutDoors free?
WorkOutDoors costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MoodState free?
MoodState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WorkOutDoors or MoodState have ads?
Neither WorkOutDoors nor MoodState shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorkOutDoors or MoodState?
WorkOutDoors ships an update every 3 months, and MoodState every 3 days. Most recently, WorkOutDoors was updated on October 21, 2026 and MoodState on October 14, 2026.

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