# Wahoo vs Garmin Jr.™

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Garmin Jr.™ at none against Wahoo's 2. Garmin Jr.™ also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Wahoo's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 7.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wahoo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Garmin Jr.™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Wahoo against 4.6 for Garmin Jr.™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo has 43K ratings behind it against 7.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Wahoo's written reviews are positive against 76% of Garmin Jr.™'s.

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, Garmin Jr.™ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wahoo | Garmin Jr.™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-jr/id1122225740/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 7.4K |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 380 MB | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wahoo Fitness](https://appshunter.io/developer/359225354) | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) |

## What reviewers say

### Wahoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful fitness tracker for various activities like running, cycling, and strength training. It helps you visualize training zones, analyze past workouts, and connect with Bluetooth sensors for detailed data. You can also manage and update compatible Wahoo devices.

**Highlights:** Record indoor and outdoor workouts, Visualize training zones (power, heart rate), Analyze activity history from Wahoo devices, Pair and use multiple Bluetooth sensors, Connect, update, and set up Wahoo devices, Control KICKR smart bikes and trainers, Accurate calorie burn calculation

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wahoo Core | $4.99 | per month |
| Wahoo | $17.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracks more than just pace and heart rate
- 🚀 GPS tracking is sound
- 👍 Audio announcements have good options
- 👍 Works well with Zwift
- 👍 Provides a consistent training experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially for long workouts
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly even in battery saving mode
- 🔒 Requires mandatory account creation and data sharing
- 🐛 Unreliable GPS and cadence tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent distance and calorie measurements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to trainer
- Fails to record GPS, heart rate, and other sensor data
- Syncing issues with Strava and other platforms
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between workout types

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of data screens
- Add ability to create and load pre-set workouts
- Improve Strava and Apple Health integration
- Bring back offline workout editing
- Add an Apple Watch app for better integration


### Garmin Jr.™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-jr/id1122225740)

This app helps parents manage their child's activity, sleep, and chores when paired with a compatible wearable. It also offers communication features and location tracking for added safety.

**Highlights:** Activity and sleep tracking, Chore management and rewards, Location tracking, Text and voice messaging, Family boundary alerts, Family challenges

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Motivating for kids
- 📊 Helpful for tracking activity and sleep
- 💰 Effective chore and reward system
- 🤝 Good for family communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and syncing problems
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🤔 Limited game and story content
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🕰️ Inaccurate activity tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Watch time and date resets unexpectedly
- App crashes when trying to access certain features
- Coins and rewards not syncing properly between watch and app
- Activity data not accurately recorded

**Requested features**

- Add GPS tracking capability
- Improve app responsiveness and stability
- Expand game and story content
- Allow more customization of chores and rewards
- Enhance sleep tracking and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wahoo free?

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

### Is Garmin Jr.™ free?

Garmin Jr.™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wahoo or Garmin Jr.™?

Wahoo is rated higher. Wahoo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Garmin Jr.™ averages 4.6 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Wahoo or Garmin Jr.™ have ads?

Neither Wahoo nor Garmin Jr.™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wahoo or Garmin Jr.™?

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and Garmin Jr.™ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on October 30, 2026 and Garmin Jr.™ on October 30, 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.*