# Workout vs Dawn Patrol

The clearest difference is price: Dawn Patrol at Free against Workout's $1.99. Dawn Patrol also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months). Workout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Dawn Patrol is free to download; Workout costs $1.99 up front. Dawn Patrol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Workout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dawn Patrol holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dawn Patrol has 4.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Workout's written reviews are positive against 49% of Dawn Patrol's.

Workout ships an update every 8 months, Dawn Patrol every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout | Dawn Patrol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout/id288240647/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawn-patrol/id1161014179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **49.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 1 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) | [Dawn Patrol Surf Tracking](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448740824) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout/id288240647)

This app helps manage and control interval training sessions. Define work and rest periods, set the number of cycles, and choose audio feedback to guide your workouts. It's useful for enhancing fitness and structuring repetitive tasks.

**Highlights:** Customizable work and rest intervals, Adjustable number of cycles, Audio feedback options (alert/sound), Background music compatibility, Versatile for various repetitive tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dawn Patrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawn-patrol/id1161014179)

Track and analyze your surfing sessions with detailed metrics like wave count, speed, and distance. Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit for comprehensive workout data. Premium features offer advanced analytics and tide-wave correlations.

**Highlights:** Track and analyze surf sessions, Record surf workouts, Count waves and measure distance, View surf sessions on a map, Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit, Surfline forecast integration, Advanced surf analytics

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soul Surfer (Monthly) | $3.49 | per month |
| Soul Surfer (Yearly) | $27.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate wave tracking
- 👍 Useful data and analytics
- 🔒 Integrates well with Apple Watch
- 💡 Innovative features like Surfline integration
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent wave tracking and GPS accuracy
- 🔋 High battery drain on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features like tide information
- 👎 Poor customer support responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch complications not working properly
- Incorrect wind/tide data displayed
- Sessions not syncing correctly with phone app
- App crashing on newer iOS/watchOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add distance paddled metric
- Allow manual editing of recorded waves
- Improve Strava integration
- Provide option to lock app to specific location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout free?

Workout costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dawn Patrol free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workout or Dawn Patrol?

Dawn Patrol is rated higher. Workout averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dawn Patrol averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Workout or Dawn Patrol have ads?

Neither Workout nor Dawn Patrol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workout or Dawn Patrol?

Workout ships an update every 8 months, and Dawn Patrol every 10 days. Most recently, Workout was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dawn Patrol on October 29, 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.*