Comparison

Wahoo vs Therabody

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

Head to head
About

Wahoo

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
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◇ Build the better athlete within yourself ◇ Wahoo harnesses the power of your iPhone or iPad to transform the way you ride, run, and train to reach your personalized fitness goals. Visit www.wahoofitness.com to learn more about Wahoo products. ◇ Features ◇ ◇ Record workouts for both indoor and outdoor activities across running, cycling, strength training, and more. ◇ Visualize and manage your training zones for power and heart rate in a single place. ◇ Analyze your activity history from all your Wahoo devices. Get a summary of results from your entire workout, including GPS route, organized by date, and workout type. ◇ Easily find and pair Bluetooth Smart sensors to track heart rate, stride rate data, cycling power, speed, cadence, and more. Even use multiple sensors at the same time. ◇ Discover, connect, and update Wahoo devices via the app. Find comprehensive setup guides to help you onboard and use Wahoo hardware. ◇ Pair with KICKR smart bikes and trainers for the ultimate indoor cycling experience. Control the smart trainer in Passive, Target Power, Simulation, and Resistance modes. ◇ Get the most accurate calorie burn count when paired to a power meter or heart rate monitor. Add age, weight, and height to get your personalized caloric burn. ◇ Share workouts to your favorite training websites, including: Adidas Running Apple Health Dropbox Komoot MapMyFitness MapMyTracks MyFitnessPal RideWithGPS Strava TrainingPeaks Share to email & export your .fit files Please Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. MINIMUM DEVICE REQUIREMENTS iPhone/iPad: iOS 16 Terms of Service: https://www.wahoofitness.com/terms-of-service

About

Therabody

Enhance athletic performance, recover faster, and improve sleep with personalized guidance. This app leverages AI to create intelligent recovery plans based on your activity data and specific needs, syncing seamlessly with compatible Therabody devices.

Highlights
  • AI-powered intelligent recovery planning
  • Activity tracking and wearable syncing
  • Guided routines designed by experts
  • Bluetooth connectivity for advanced device control
  • Personalized recommendations based on needs
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The Therabody app gives you personalized guidance on how to recover faster, enhance athletic performance, reduce tension, and even sleep better with your Therabody products. Based on your unique needs, activity tracking, and now with Coach: Intelligent recovery planning designed to help you perform – and feel – better every day. Once you pair with a compatible Theragun massage gun, SmartGoggles eye and temple massager, SleepMask, RecoveryAir or JetBoots compression pants, WaveRoller, WaveDuo, WaveSolo muscle rollers, ThermBack LED advanced back wrap, or TheraFace PRO LED light and microcurrent facial device, you can start moving towards your fitness, wellness, and skincare goals. A COACH IN YOUR POCKET Powered by AI, Coach by Therabody creates intelligent, personalized recovery plans based on your fitness goals, activity data, and latest scientific research. Designed for Theragun, Coach updates your recovery plan daily with your activities and changing needs. It notifies you in real-time with customized, science-backed recommendations to help you use your Theragun for more effective recovery. ACTIVITY TRACKING AND WEARABLES SYNCING Record activities using your favorite health and fitness wearable devices or apps. You can track runs, walks, hikes, bike rides, workouts, yoga, and dozens more. Just sync the Therabody app with your favorite device including Garmin, Apple Health and Strava, and your activities from your connected wearables will sync in real-time so that you have the most effective recovery plan based on your day. MASSAGE GUN TRACKING Theragun is the only massage gun that syncs your recovery data to a fitness app in real time — tracking therapy types, session length and speed, even when you’re not using the app*. That means you’ll always get credit for your recovery sessions and receive personalized recommendations tailored to your routine.

 GUIDED ROUTINES DESIGNED BY EXPERTS Eliminate any guesswork and explore our library of step-by-step guided routines that show exactly how to use your device, where to use it on your body, and for how long. From recovering your legs after a long run, to relieving that pesky back pain after a long workday, you’ll find the treatment you need, designed by our team of science and physiology experts including physical therapists, trainers, chiropractors, and scientists. BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY FOR ADVANCED CONTROLS With Bluetooth connectivity, use the Therabody app to fine-tune your settings with more precise control. Adjust the exact speed of your Theragun, tweak the heat on your SmartGoggles, adjust the LED light for your TheraFace PRO, or soften the vibration of your Wave Roller to provide your body what feels best. Plus, routines will automatically apply any recommended settings and tell you when to switch positions or attachments. *Offline session tracking only available for Theragun PRO Plus, Theragun Prime Plus, Theragun Sense (1st and 2nd Gen), Theragun Prime 6th Gen, and Theragun Mini 3rd Gen.

Screenshots

Wahoo4 screens
Therabody4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Therabody at none against Wahoo's 2. Wahoo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (43K vs 7.8K). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Wahoo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Therabody asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Wahoo against 4.7 for Therabody. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo has 43K ratings behind it against 7.8K, 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 35% of Therabody's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, Therabody every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wahoo versus Therabody: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWahooTherabody
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (43K ratings)4.7 (7.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews — better34.5% of reviews
Number of ratings43K — better7.8K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB187 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWahoo FitnessTherabody, Inc.

Customer experience

Wahoo

All ratings43,469 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,505 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative47.3%

Therabody

All ratings7,786 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews513 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative54.0%

User reviews

Wahoo

From 43K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Therabody

From 7.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Customizable routines
  • 💡 Diverse exercise options
  • 🤖 Helpful guided routines
  • 🔗 Integrates with health apps

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 🔋 Drains device battery
  • 🙄 Lack of video instructions
  • 🤯 Frustrating account setup

Bugs and requests

Wahoo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Therabody

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Firmware update failure
  • Routines freezing mid-session
  • Inability to pair with devices
  • Blank home screen after updates
  • Verification email not received

Requested features

5 requests
  • More detailed muscle targeting
  • Voice guidance for routines
  • Custom routine creation
  • Better Apple Watch integration
  • Specific routines for sports/activities

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wahoo

Subscriptions2
  • Wahoo Core14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Wahoo14 Days trial$17.991 Month
None

Therabody

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wahoo free?
Wahoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Therabody free?
Therabody is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wahoo or Therabody?
Therabody is rated higher. Wahoo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Therabody averages 4.7 from 7.8K ratings.
Do Wahoo or Therabody have ads?
Neither Wahoo nor Therabody shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wahoo or Therabody?
Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and Therabody every 5 weeks. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Therabody on October 25, 2026.

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