# Wahoo vs COROS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: COROS at none against Wahoo's 2. COROS also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Wahoo's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (43K vs 788). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Wahoo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo has 43K ratings behind it against 788, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Wahoo's written reviews are positive against 54% of COROS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, COROS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wahoo | COROS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899/reviews)** | [4.3 (788 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coros/id1277625343/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 788 |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **54.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 389 MB | 825 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wahoo Fitness](https://appshunter.io/developer/359225354) | [COROS Wearables Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/992834306) |

## 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


### COROS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coros/id1277625343)

Enhance your fitness journey with detailed daily data, activity summaries, and advanced navigation tools. Customize your devices, download training plans, and seamlessly sync with popular third-party health platforms.

**Highlights:** Daily data tracking (sleep, steps, calories), Activity summaries for all sports, Map and route management, Device and personal settings customization, Third-party app integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent battery life
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use app
- 🚀 Quick sync with watch
- 👍 Detailed data and metrics
- 👍 Responsive customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with watch
- 🐛 Inaccurate heart rate tracking
- 🐛 Syncing problems with third-party apps
- 🐛 Buggy after recent updates
- 🐛 Confusing user interface changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inability to log in or sync data
- Inconsistent data between watch and app
- Elevation/GPS tracking issues
- Strength training mode not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more watch face options
- Improve sleep tracking accuracy
- Integrate with Apple Health app
- Add ability to edit/delete activities
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wahoo free?

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

### Is COROS free?

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

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

Wahoo is rated higher. Wahoo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while COROS averages 4.3 from 788 ratings.

### Do Wahoo or COROS have ads?

Neither Wahoo nor COROS shows ads.

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

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and COROS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on September 25, 2026 and COROS on September 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.*