Comparison

Workout Buddy vs Athloop

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

Head to head
About

Workout Buddy

This app provides audio cues for workout timers, allowing users to track exercise durations without needing to look at their screen. It announces time intervals and high scores through audio prompts, ideal for intense physical activity.

Highlights
  • Audio cues for workout timing
  • Spoken time intervals
  • High score notifications
  • Hands-free operation
  • Designed for intense exercise
Features
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Can't see the screen of your phone while doing a difficult exercise, don't worry! Workout Buddy 's got you covered. Just add the exercise, put your AirPods in and start the timer. Workout Buddy will call out the time every five seconds and also when you achieve a new highscore. Icons made by Freepik ("https://www.flaticon.com/authors/freepik")

About

Athloop

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PROGRESS WITHOUT GETTING HURT You train, but don't know if you're doing too much or not enough? Result: injuries, fatigue, demotivation. Athloop is your personal AI coach that analyzes YOUR data to create a plan truly adapted to your reality. SIMPLE AS THAT • State your goal in natural language: "Run a marathon", "Get back in shape" • AI reformulates and clarifies your goal • Your personalized plan is ready A COACH THAT KNOWS YOU • Analyzes your HealthKit workouts • Remembers your history • Adapts to YOUR REAL level, not an average • Predicts your completion date based on your progress SMART PROGRESSION • Plans automatically regenerate • Balances intensity to prevent overtraining • Progress tracking: ahead, on track, behind • Personalized encouragement COMPLETE PRIVACY • No activity data stored • Real-time analysis only • Your data stays on your device WHO IS IT FOR? • You're training for a specific goal (race, triathlon, trail...) • You want to get back into sports without getting hurt • You need a real plan adapted to YOUR level • You're tired of generic programs THE ATHLOOP DIFFERENCE • No complex forms like TrainingPeaks • No fixed program like Nike Run Club • A coach that evolves with you, day by day • Simple, intelligent, and truly personalized Start now. State your goal, AI does the rest.

Screenshots

Workout Buddy4 screens
Athloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Athloop at none against Workout Buddy's 3. Athloop also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Workout Buddy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Athloop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workout Buddy ships an update every 2 months, Athloop every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Workout Buddy versus Athloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout BuddyAthloop
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLevente VigCharles Granet

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Workout Buddy

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
None

Athloop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Workout Buddy free?
Workout Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Athloop free?
Athloop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Workout Buddy or Athloop have ads?
Neither Workout Buddy nor Athloop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Workout Buddy or Athloop?
Workout Buddy ships an update every 2 months, and Athloop every 10 days. Most recently, Workout Buddy was updated on October 2, 2026 and Athloop on September 26, 2026.

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