Comparison

iCardio Workout Tracker vs Orange Zones Workout Tracker

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

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About

iCardio Workout Tracker

This app helps you train smarter by using your heart rate data. It tracks workouts, provides real-time feedback, and integrates with wearables and Apple Health to offer insights into your performance and progress.

Highlights
  • Heart rate zone tracking
  • GPS route mapping
  • Voice coaching
  • Apple Watch & Health integration
  • Real-time workout sharing
  • Custom fitness assessments
Features
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iCardio – Smarter Heart Rate Training (Supports Bluetooth sensors, Apple Watch & Apple Health, and now AirPods Pro G3!) Track, train, and transform your fitness with iCardio, your all-in-one heart rate training companion. Whether you’re walking, running, cycling, or doing your favorite studio workout, iCardio helps you understand your heart, improve performance, and stay motivated. Train with Precision iCardio turns your heart rate into a powerful training tool. See your heart rate zones live as you work out, get instant feedback, and optimize every session to reach your goals faster — whether you’re training for endurance, weight loss, or general fitness. Connected Fitness, Simplified iCardio integrates seamlessly with Apple Watch and Apple Health, automatically syncing your workouts, calories, and key metrics like: * Heart Rate & Zones * Heart Rate Variability (HRV) * Resting Heart Rate Use iCardio as your fitness hub to bring together data from all your favorite Health-connected apps and devices — making it easier to track your overall wellness in one place. Comprehensive Tracking * GPS route mapping for outdoor workouts * Steps, calories, cadence, and power tracking * Custom Fitness Assessments to personalize zones * Routes & Routines to measure progress over time Key Features * Voice Coaching: Real-time cues to keep you on target * LiveTracking: Share your workout progress in real time * Goal Setting: Define and track personal fitness goals * Advanced Graphs & Analytics: Visualize heart rate, pace, and more * Web Sync: Review your data anytime, anywhere* Sleep, Weight, and Blood Pressure Device Compatibility Works with Apple Watch, Apple Health, and most Bluetooth fitness sensors — including Polar, Wahoo, Scosche, Viiiiva, POWR LABS, CooSpo, OrangeTheory, Garmin, and Moofit. Also supports power meters, cadence sensors, and Peloton® bikes. Free Features * Basic heart rate tracking * GPS & route tracking * Customizable voice coaching * Health metrics (weight, sleep, blood pressure) * Sync with Apple Health STAR Membership Unlock deeper insights with STAR Membership ($4.99/month or $29.99/year): * Advanced heart rate zone analysis * Speed and cadence sensor support * Personalized Fitness Assessments * Routes & Routines tracking * LiveTracking for real-time sharing * Group and community data sharing Subscription Details Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Renewal is billed within 24 hours before renewal at $29.99/year or $4.99/month. Any unused trial period is forfeited upon subscription purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings at any time. Privacy Policy: fitdigits.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: fitdigits.com/terms-and-conditions.html* Ad-free experience and more Train smarter. Recover better. Live stronger. Download iCardio today and make every heartbeat count.

About

Orange Zones Workout Tracker

This app uses your heart rate to personalize workouts, optimizing calorie burn and performance. Earn points for effort in high-intensity zones and track your progress in real-time with connected devices.

Highlights
  • Personalized heart rate zones
  • Real-time heart rate monitoring
  • Points system for workout effort
  • Apple Watch and Bluetooth HR monitor support
  • Workout history and summaries
  • Visual heart rate zone mapping
Features
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Train Smarter with Orange Zones Turn your heart rate into a better workout. Orange Zones gives you real-time heart rate zone tracking on your iPhone and Apple Watch, helping you understand your effort while you train and see exactly how you performed when you're done. Use the Orange Zones model, choose from other popular heart rate zone models, or create your own custom zones. Whether you're in the studio, running, cycling, lifting, rowing, doing HIIT, or simply working toward better fitness, Orange Zones adapts to the way you train. YOUR ZONES. YOUR WORKOUT. Orange Zones automatically calculates personalized heart rate zones based on your maximum heart rate. Prefer another approach? Choose from supported industry-standard zone models or customize your own heart rate zones to match your training goals. Your zones are displayed with clear colors and real-time heart rate data, so you can see your intensity at a glance. EARN POINTS FOR YOUR EFFORT Turn intensity into something you can see. Orange Zones awards points based on time spent in your higher heart rate zones, giving you a simple way to measure effort across workouts and challenge yourself over time. APPLE WATCH + iPHONE Work out your way. Start a workout from your iPhone or Apple Watch and follow your heart rate, zones, workout time, points, and other key stats in real time. Leave your iPhone behind and work out directly from your Apple Watch, or use your iPhone as a larger live workout display. AIRPODS HEART RATE SUPPORT Have supported AirPods with heart rate sensing? Orange Zones can automatically detect them and use their heart rate data during your workout. No setup hassle, put them on and start moving. BLUETOOTH HEART RATE MONITORS Orange Zones also works with standard Bluetooth heart rate monitors, including compatible chest straps and armbands from brands such as Polar, Wahoo, Garmin, and OTBeat. Choose the heart rate source that works best for you. UNDERSTAND EVERY WORKOUT After your workout, see more than just how long you exercised. Review your: * Heart rate and zone performance * Time spent in each heart rate zone * Points earned * Workout intensity * Calories and other available workout stats * Workout history ORANGE ZONES PRO Go beyond individual workouts and see the bigger picture. Orange Zones Pro adds deeper workout insights, including: * Comparative Workout Stats
See how a workout compares with your previous performance. * Trends
Follow changes in your workouts and training over time. * Week in Review
Get an easy-to-understand look at your training week and how it compares with previous weeks. * Email Workout Summaries
Automatically receive a workout summary by email after you finish training. APPLE HEALTH Orange Zones integrates with Apple Health to personalize your experience and save your workouts. When permitted, Orange Zones can read relevant health and fitness information and save completed workouts to Apple Health. Eligible workouts contribute to your Apple Activity rings. BUILT FOR ALL KINDS OF TRAINING Use Orange Zones for running, walking, cycling, HIIT, strength training, rowing, hiking, elliptical workouts, and more. You don't need to train like anyone else. Pick the zone model that works for you, set your goals, and let your heart rate guide your workout. PRIVACY Your health and workout information is personal. We do not sell your personal information. APPLE WATCH REQUIREMENTS Requires a compatible Apple Watch and supported version of watchOS. INDEPENDENT APP Orange Zones is developed by independent app company PK Fitness Apps. Orange Zones is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Orangetheory Fitness, OTF, or Ultimate Fitness Group, LLC. Terms of Service: https://www.workoutcompanions.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.workoutcompanions.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

iCardio Workout Tracker4 screens
Orange Zones Workout Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCardio Workout Tracker at 4.8 against Orange Zones Workout Tracker's 4.4. iCardio Workout Tracker also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 1.1K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. iCardio Workout Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Orange Zones Workout Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCardio Workout Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of iCardio Workout Tracker's written reviews are positive against 60% of Orange Zones Workout Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCardio Workout Tracker ships an update every 11 days, Orange Zones Workout Tracker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iCardio Workout Tracker versus Orange Zones Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCardio Workout TrackerOrange Zones Workout Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.4K ratings) — better4.4 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better60.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB84 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFitdigits IncBred Ventures Inc

Customer experience

iCardio Workout Tracker

All ratings3,367 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative30.2%

Orange Zones Workout Tracker

All ratings1,061 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative31.5%

User reviews

iCardio Workout Tracker

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Accurate tracking
  • 💡 Customizable screens
  • 🚀 Reliable connection
  • 👍 Motivating

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and sync issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🔒 Subscription model
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Sensor connection problems

Orange Zones Workout Tracker

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
  • 👍 Accurate heart rate tracking
  • 🧡 Matches OTF color zones
  • 💰 Cost-effective alternative to OTF monitors
  • 🔋 Works well without additional hardware

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with Apple Watch
  • 🔍 Limited data/history tracking
  • 🧭 Lacks live data on phone app
  • 🔢 Inaccurate calorie/zone calculations

Bugs and requests

iCardio Workout Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Garmin ANT+ connectivity issues
  • Incorrect calorie/distance tracking
  • Unreliable heart rate monitoring

Requested features

5 requests
  • Lap/split time tracking
  • Multi-user profiles
  • Treadmill/elliptical integration
  • More customization options
  • Improved Apple Watch integration

Orange Zones Workout Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inconsistent heart rate detection
  • Sync issues between watch and phone

Requested features

5 requests
  • Weekly/monthly workout tracking
  • Customizable display options
  • Ability to pause workouts
  • Integration with Apple Health
  • Social/leaderboard features

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iCardio Workout Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Star Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Plus$24.991 Year
  • Star$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plus$6.99
5 purchases

Orange Zones Workout Tracker

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Friends & Family Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Upgrade to annual plan$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is iCardio Workout Tracker free?
iCardio Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orange Zones Workout Tracker free?
Orange Zones Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCardio Workout Tracker or Orange Zones Workout Tracker?
iCardio Workout Tracker is rated higher. iCardio Workout Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Orange Zones Workout Tracker averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do iCardio Workout Tracker or Orange Zones Workout Tracker have ads?
Neither iCardio Workout Tracker nor Orange Zones Workout Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCardio Workout Tracker or Orange Zones Workout Tracker?
iCardio Workout Tracker ships an update every 11 days, and Orange Zones Workout Tracker every 9 days. Most recently, iCardio Workout Tracker was updated on October 21, 2026 and Orange Zones Workout Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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