Comparison

Better Workout vs IX NOVA

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

Head to head
About

Better Workout

This app helps you achieve fitness goals with customizable interval timers for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It offers guided programs, progress tracking for weight and calories, and rewards for consistency. Designed for simplicity and ease of use during workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Tabata, HIIT, and Circuit training programs
  • Guided exercise sets with sound indicators
  • Create custom time or rep-based workouts
  • Track progress (weight, calories, workout frequency)
  • Achievement system for hitting goals
Features
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Achieve your fitness goals with the best interval timer app! Be it Tabata, HIIT or Circuit training. Get in the best shape of your life! Better Workout was planned and designed to be as simple as possible and easy to use. Focusing specifically on the workout experience so you have confidence during your workouts. We are excited to continue improving and evolving the app with our Better Workout community in the process. FEATURES Programs Better Workout includes 4 different programs to choose from based on your personal goals. When you choose a program you are guided through a full set of exercises with a big timer, name of the exercise and sound indicator. This takes any guesswork out and keeps you focused on your exercise. Custom Workouts Better Workout allows you to create your own workouts wether time or repetition (reps) based. Create your HiiT workout or your weight lifting session. It's up to you what type of workout you want to do! Progress The path to a fit, healthy life is easier when you can track your progress. Keep track of your progress by weight, calories burned, how many times this week you've worked out. Consistency is key so as you continually hit your goals the app will reward you with achievements along the way! Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.martinlasek.com/terms-of-use-privacy-policy

About

IX NOVA

This AI-powered coach offers personalized guidance for style, nutrition, fitness, skincare, grooming, and confidence. Track your progress with photos and milestones, build daily consistency, and receive tailored recommendations to help you achieve your best self.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized guidance
  • Meal scanning for calorie and nutrient estimates
  • Personalized nutrition targets
  • Outfit discovery and saving
  • Progress tracking with photos and milestones
  • Daily consistency and streak building
  • Fitness, skincare, grooming, style, and confidence advice
Features
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IX NOVA is an all-in-one self-improvement app designed to help you become the best version of yourself. Build toward your dream body with personalized fitness guidance, create a skincare routine for healthier-looking skin, eat healthier with nutrition guidance, improve your style, track your progress, and more—all in one app. Your body. Your skin. Your style. Your progress. One app to help you become the version of yourself you’ve always wanted to be.

Screenshots

Better Workout4 screens
IX NOVA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IX NOVA at 5.0 against Better Workout's 4.7. Better Workout's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Better Workout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and IX NOVA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IX NOVA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Better Workout has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Better Workout ships an update every 6 days, IX NOVA weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Better Workout versus IX NOVA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetter WorkoutIX NOVA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin LasekGnomblehi Minhi

Customer experience

Better Workout

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IX NOVA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Better Workout

Subscriptions6
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month
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  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Year)$11.991 Year
  • Better Workout Pro (Yearly)$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Better Workout Pro (Lifetime)$19.99
  • Better Workout Pro - Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

IX NOVA

Subscriptions2
  • IX NOVA premium monthly$4.991 Month
  • IX NOVA premium yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Better Workout free?
Better Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IX NOVA free?
IX NOVA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Better Workout or IX NOVA?
IX NOVA is rated higher. Better Workout averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while IX NOVA averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Better Workout or IX NOVA have ads?
Neither Better Workout nor IX NOVA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Better Workout or IX NOVA?
Better Workout ships an update every 6 days, and IX NOVA weekly. Most recently, Better Workout was updated on October 1, 2026 and IX NOVA on October 5, 2026.

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