# Wahoo vs Suunto

The clearest difference is rating: Wahoo at 4.7 against Suunto's 4.0. Wahoo also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 25%) and ratings volume (43K vs 2.1K). Suunto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Wahoo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo has 43K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Wahoo's written reviews are positive against 25% of Suunto's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wahoo | Suunto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899/reviews)** | [4.0 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suunto/id1230327951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **42.5% of reviews** | 24.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 380 MB | 802 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wahoo Fitness](https://appshunter.io/developer/359225354) | [Suunto](https://appshunter.io/developer/465054493) |

## 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


### Suunto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suunto/id1230327951)

Track your training, activity, and sleep with detailed summaries and trends. Customize your sports watch displays, discover popular routes with heatmaps, and sync your adventures. Connect with friends and favorite sports services to share your progress.

**Highlights:** Activity and sleep summaries, Customizable sport modes, Activity-specific heatmaps, Connected GPS for speed and distance, Dive log transfer, Partner service integration, Route planning and syncing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and attractive UI
- 🚀 Improved syncing and connectivity
- 💡 Custom exercise creation
- 🔍 Detailed activity data and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable syncing and connectivity issues
- 🔍 Missing key features from previous app (Movescount)
- 🔍 Lack of customization options for watch faces
- 🔍 Incompatible with older Suunto models
- 🔍 Forced migration from Movescount to new app

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inconsistent syncing and data loss
- Issues with pairing and connecting to watches

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/create custom routes
- Option to change activity data units (e.g. miles vs. km)
- Seamless integration with Strava and other fitness apps
- Offline map support and POI management
- Desktop/web interface for advanced functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wahoo free?

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

### Is Suunto free?

Suunto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wahoo or Suunto?

Wahoo is rated higher. Wahoo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Suunto averages 4.0 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Wahoo or Suunto have ads?

Neither Wahoo nor Suunto shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wahoo or Suunto?

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and Suunto fortnightly. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on October 23, 2026 and Suunto on October 23, 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.*