Comparison

Woodsmith vs Outside

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step project illustrations
  • Clear construction instructions
  • Woodworking techniques and tips
  • Tool guides
  • Bi-monthly publication schedule
  • Single issue purchases
  • Subscription options
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Content from 15 publications
  • Personalized content feed
  • Trending articles and videos
  • Gear reviews and buying guides
  • Training plans and recipes
  • Content sharing
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Woodsmith4 screens
Outside4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Woodsmith versus Outside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWoodsmithOutside
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (33 ratings)4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews21.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings331.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#111 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperActive Interest Media, IncOutside Television Inc

Customer experience

Woodsmith

All ratings33 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

Outside

All ratings1,795 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral14.8%
Negative63.6%

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

29 purchases

Woodsmith

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month | Woodsmith$3.991 Month
  • 1 Year | Woodsmith$28.991 Year
One-time27
  • Jun/Jul 2018$6.99
  • Dec/Jan 2018$6.99
  • April/May 2019$6.99
Show 24 more
  • 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
1 purchases

Outside

Subscriptions1
  • Outside+ All Access$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Woodsmith free?
Woodsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Outside free?
Outside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Woodsmith or Outside?
Outside is rated higher. Woodsmith averages 3.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Outside averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Woodsmith or Outside have ads?
Neither Woodsmith nor Outside shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Woodsmith or Outside?
Woodsmith ships an update every 4 months, and Outside every 3 weeks. Most recently, Woodsmith was updated on October 24, 2026 and Outside on October 27, 2026.

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