Comparison

PowerBell vs ReadyWOD

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

Head to head
About

PowerBell

This app offers guided daily kettlebell practices designed for gradual strength and endurance building. It provides step-by-step instructions, timers, and a catalog of hundreds of practices to help users develop a consistent fitness habit without soreness.

Highlights
  • Guided step-by-step instruction
  • Progress tracking with timers
  • Weekly updated practices
  • Extensive catalog of practices
  • Achievement tracking
  • Cross-device progress sync
Features
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*****Philosophy***** We believe in continuous practice and developing the habit of getting stronger and faster one day at a time. *****A Practice, not a workout***** We created all practices for great results built by tiny steps, avoid soreness and promote a continuous daily practice. *****Guided Practice***** Step by step instruction and timer to help you keep track and progress of the practice. *****Weekly Practices***** A collection of 6 practices updated on a weekly basis that help you develop your body for speed, strength and endurance. *****The Catalogue***** 100s of ready to use practices created with specific purposes to help you practice anytime, everywhere. *****Achievements***** Keep track of your hard work and effort. See when you start slipping and get back on track. Camera Permissions This permission is optional and not granting access will not hinder the app experience in any way. The use we make of the camera is to enable you to synchronise your progress with multiple devices by scanning a QR Code.

About

ReadyWOD

Access a variety of daily workouts you can do anywhere, from beginner to advanced. Features guided movements, built-in timers, and workout generation. Offers premium programs for strength and skill development.

Highlights
  • Daily CrossFit-style WODs
  • At-home workouts with zero equipment
  • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced options
  • Built-in timers (AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Intervals)
  • Filter workouts by time, equipment, or skill level
  • Workout generator
  • Track reps and consistency
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ReadyWOD gives you variety of daily workouts you can do anywhere — no excuses. Whether you’re new to fitness or an experienced athlete, ReadyWOD makes training simple with guided movements, built-in timers, and beginner-friendly programming. Why ReadyWOD Works • Daily CrossFit-style WODs • At-home workouts requiring zero equipment • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced options • Built-in timers: AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Intervals • Filter workouts by time, equipment, or skill level • Card-based workout generator (ReadyWOD 3.0 feature!) • Clear movement demos in the Settings section • Track your reps and stay consistent Perfect for Anyone Who Wants To: • Get fit at home • Save time • Not worry about programming • Build consistency • Start training without buying equipment Join athletes using ReadyWOD to get stronger every day — right from home.• No Login Required – No tracking, no data collection. Just workouts—pure and simple. ReadyWOD Pro – Unlock Your Full Potential Upgrade to ReadyWOD Pro for $4.99/month and access premium features: • Unlimited Daily Workouts – Generate as many workouts as you want, every day • All Premium Programs – Access elite strength and skill development programs including powerlifting, Olympic lifting, running, and skill work • Smart Workout Rotation – Intelligent algorithms ensure balanced training with core lift rotation and movement variety • iCloud Sync – Sync your favorites and workout history across all your devices Free users can generate 3 daily workouts and 5 specialty workouts per day. Subscription automatically renews monthly unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in iOS Settings. Why Choose ReadyWOD? • No clutter, no coaching features—just fast, effective workouts. • Designed for athletes who want to quickly generate a WOD and get moving. • A growing library of thousands of workouts, covering everything from bodyweight-only to high-skill gymnastics and Olympic lifting. Privacy Policy: https://www.readywod.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PowerBell4 screens
ReadyWOD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ReadyWOD at Free against PowerBell's $13.99. ReadyWOD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). PowerBell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On ads 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

ReadyWOD is free to download; PowerBell costs $13.99 up front. ReadyWOD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PowerBell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReadyWOD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of PowerBell's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReadyWOD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerBell ships an update every 4 weeks, ReadyWOD every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PowerBell versus ReadyWOD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerBellReadyWOD
Price$13.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings418 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitello StudioJohnny Roye

Customer experience

PowerBell

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

ReadyWOD

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PowerBell

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ReadyWOD

Subscriptions5
  • ReadyWOD Pro$4.991 Month
  • BeginnerReady$9.991 Month
  • FitnessReady$14.991 Month
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  • Bodybuilding$14.991 Month
  • CompReady$19.991 Month

Questions

Is PowerBell free?
PowerBell costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadyWOD free?
ReadyWOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PowerBell or ReadyWOD?
ReadyWOD is rated higher. PowerBell averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ReadyWOD averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.
Do PowerBell or ReadyWOD have ads?
Neither PowerBell nor ReadyWOD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerBell or ReadyWOD?
PowerBell ships an update every 4 weeks, and ReadyWOD every 4 days. Most recently, PowerBell was updated on October 15, 2026 and ReadyWOD on September 28, 2026.

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