# Wahoo vs XRWorkout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wahoo at 43% against XRWorkout's 0%. Wahoo also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). XRWorkout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, 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. XRWorkout asks for nothing beyond the download.

XRWorkout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo has 43K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Wahoo's written reviews are positive against 0% of XRWorkout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, XRWorkout every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wahoo | XRWorkout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xrworkout/id6468981614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **42.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 387 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wahoo Fitness](https://appshunter.io/developer/359225354) | [XRWORKOUT INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711155907) |

## 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


### XRWorkout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xrworkout/id6468981614)

This app provides detailed workout insights, tracks heart rate and weight, and offers exercise tutorials and expert tips. It syncs data seamlessly with the main application for an in-depth view of your fitness progress.

**Highlights:** Workout insights and statistics, Heart rate and weight tracking, Exercise tutorials, Expert fitness tips, Challenge creation and sending

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wahoo free?

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

### Is XRWorkout free?

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

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

XRWorkout is rated higher. Wahoo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while XRWorkout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wahoo or XRWorkout have ads?

Neither Wahoo nor XRWorkout shows ads.

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

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and XRWorkout every 2 months. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on October 17, 2026 and XRWorkout on October 5, 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.*