# Happier vs ExRx.net Workout Tools

Happier and ExRx.net Workout Tools both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of ExRx.net Workout Tools's written reviews are positive against 22% of Happier's. ExRx.net Workout Tools also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). Happier's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and ExRx.net Workout Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Happier against 4.0 for ExRx.net Workout Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happier has 57 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Happier's written reviews are positive against 67% of ExRx.net Workout Tools's.

Happier ships an update every 4 weeks, ExRx.net Workout Tools every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happier | ExRx.net Workout Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier/id1555961966/reviews) | **[4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exrxnet-workout-tools/id6463758727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 96 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keyboard, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450028864) | [ExRx.net, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674194177) |

## What reviewers say

### Happier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier/id1555961966)

Discover personalized tools and daily guidance to cultivate a happier life. This app helps you identify what brings you joy and build sustainable habits through flexible tracking methods and fun challenges. It adapts to your unique personality and goals for lasting self-improvement.

**Highlights:** Daily content and reflection prompts, Flexible habit tracking methods, Personalized recommendations based on personality, Fun, quick challenges, 7-day habit Jump-Starts, Self-improvement and personal growth focus

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎡 Fun spinning wheel feature for 5-minute challenges
- 📱 Beautiful and intuitive design
- ✍️ Multiple tracking methods (photos, journals, numbers)
- 💡 Personalized content based on Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies
- 🎯 Effective habit tracking and accountability tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($7.99-$10/month or $80-$100/year)
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication problems
- ❌ Cannot edit or backdate entries after creation
- 🚫 Limited free version (only 1 active aim allowed)

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes and prevents app access
- App stuck on subscription page in endless loop
- Password validation rejects valid passwords
- App crashes repeatedly on launch
- Daily quote doesn't update to new day

**Requested features**

- Ability to backdate or edit entries for past days
- Calendar view to see progress over time
- Support for multiple tracking methods simultaneously (journal AND photo)
- Ability to edit aims after creation
- More flexible aim scheduling (specific times, days of week)


### ExRx.net Workout Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exrxnet-workout-tools/id6463758727)

Access a comprehensive exercise library with detailed instructions, images, and videos. Calculate one-rep max, adjust workloads, and compare your strength to others. This tool supports offline use for weight room calculators.

**Highlights:** Extensive exercise database, Detailed exercise instructions, Weight room calculators, One-rep max estimation, Strength standards comparison, Offline calculator functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happier free?

Happier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ExRx.net Workout Tools free?

ExRx.net Workout Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happier or ExRx.net Workout Tools?

ExRx.net Workout Tools is rated higher. Happier averages 3.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while ExRx.net Workout Tools averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Happier or ExRx.net Workout Tools have ads?

Neither Happier nor ExRx.net Workout Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happier or ExRx.net Workout Tools?

Happier ships an update every 4 weeks, and ExRx.net Workout Tools every 11 days. Most recently, Happier was updated on September 14, 2026 and ExRx.net Workout Tools on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*