Woodsmith vs Outside
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Woodsmith
Access detailed woodworking projects with step-by-step illustrations and clear instructions. Learn new techniques, discover essential tools, and gain practical tips for all skill levels. Published bi-monthly.
- Step-by-step project illustrations
- Clear construction instructions
- Woodworking techniques and tips
- Tool guides
- Bi-monthly publication schedule
- Single issue purchases
- Subscription options
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Every project featured in Woodsmith contains detailed, step-by-step illustrations and clearly written instructions to guide you through each stage of construction - whether you're a beginner or a seasoned woodworker. Plus, you'll get practical, hands-on information covering woodworking techniques, tools and tips. Woodsmith Magazine is published 6 times a year/bi-monthly. • Buy a single issue of Garden Gate for $6.99 • 1 year subscription for $26.99, automatically renewed until canceled. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication Privacy policy and terms of service URLs: https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/ https://www.aimmedia.com/terms-of-service/
Outside
Access content from 15 outdoor and wellness publications in one app. Discover articles, videos, training plans, recipes, and gear guides tailored to your interests. Share your favorite content with friends and stay inspired for your next adventure.
- Content from 15 publications
- Personalized content feed
- Trending articles and videos
- Gear reviews and buying guides
- Training plans and recipes
- Content sharing
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Fuel all your adventures with the latest from 15 brands across the Outside Network, including Outside, Velo, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, and more. Plus, watch trending videos from the palm of your hand. Start using this free app by logging in with your Outside+ subscription. Your daily destination for content from: Outside • Outside Watch • Backpacker • Clean Eating • Climbing • National Park Trips • SKI • Trail Runner • Triathlete • Vegetarian Times • Velo • Women’s Running • Yoga Journal • And More Get inspired to get outside with these app features: - Explore content tailored to your interests, and fill your feed with what you love – choose from running, cycling, backpacking, climbing, nutrition, snow sports, triathlon, yoga, strength training, and more. - Get the latest new and greatest stories from across the Outside Network – long reads, breaking news, in-depth event coverage (Tour de France, IRONMAN, and more), gear reviews & buying guides, opinion pieces, training plans for all levels, yoga practices, recipes, meal plans, and more. - See which articles and videos are trending. - Spread the stoke, and share your favorite content with your favorite adventure buddies. Terms of Use: https://www.outsideinc.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Outside at 4.6 against Woodsmith's 3.7. Outside also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 33). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Woodsmith sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Outside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Outside holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outside has 1.9K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Woodsmith's written reviews are positive against 22% of Outside's.
Woodsmith ships an update every 4 months, Outside every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Woodsmith | Outside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (33 ratings) | 4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 21.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #111 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Active Interest Media, Inc | Outside Television Inc |
Customer experience
Woodsmith
Outside
Bugs and requests
Woodsmith
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Outside
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Incompatible with older devices
- Crashing on video playback
- Content not updating frequently
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Watch support for Trailforks
- Ability to save articles
- Better article organization and sorting
- Separate apps for each publication
In-app purchases
Woodsmith
- 1 Month | Woodsmith$3.991 Month
- 1 Year | Woodsmith$28.991 Year
- Jun/Jul 2018$6.99
- Dec/Jan 2018$6.99
- April/May 2019$6.99
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- June/July 2019$6.99
- August/September 2019$6.99
- April/May 2020$6.99
- August/September 2020$6.99
- December/January 2021$6.99
- June/July 2021$6.99
- December/January 2022$6.99
- April/May 2023$6.99
- December/January 2024$6.99
- February/March 2025$6.99
- Dec/Jan 2019$6.99
- June/July 2022$6.99
- October/November 2024$6.99
- April/May 2024$6.99
- February/March 2024$6.99
- December/January 2026$6.99
- October/November 2025$6.99
- April/May 2026$6.99
- June/July 2026$6.99
- October/November 2023$6.99
- June/July 2023$6.99
- August/September 2023$6.99
- February/March 2026$6.99
- October/November 2022$6.99
Outside
- Outside+ All Access$89.991 Year









