# Wahoo vs Just The Watts

The clearest difference is rating: Wahoo at 4.7 against Just The Watts's 3.0. Wahoo also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 2). Just The Watts's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wahoo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Just The Watts sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wahoo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo has 43K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, Just The Watts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wahoo | Just The Watts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-watts/id1671012882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 380 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wahoo Fitness](https://appshunter.io/developer/359225354) | [Zachary Bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671012884) |

## 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


### Just The Watts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-watts/id1671012882)

This cycling app connects to your Bluetooth sensors for real-time indoor training data. Follow structured workouts or create your own, with virtual power options available. It offers a clean interface focused on your ride, without subscriptions or ads.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth sensor pairing, Real-time training data, FTP-based intervals, Custom workout creation, Virtual power option, Clean, focused interface

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wahoo free?

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

### Is Just The Watts free?

Just The Watts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wahoo or Just The Watts?

Wahoo is rated higher. Wahoo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Just The Watts averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wahoo or Just The Watts have ads?

Neither Wahoo nor Just The Watts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wahoo or Just The Watts?

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and Just The Watts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on October 28, 2026 and Just The Watts on September 29, 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.*