# Wahoo vs mountdiablo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mountdiablo at 100% against Wahoo's 43%. mountdiablo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Wahoo's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 1). 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. mountdiablo asks for nothing beyond the download.

mountdiablo 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 point the same way: 43% of Wahoo's written reviews are positive against 100% of mountdiablo's.

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, mountdiablo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wahoo | mountdiablo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/mountdiablo/id6756897782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 387 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wahoo Fitness](https://appshunter.io/developer/359225354) | [Gary Phelps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781488769) |

## 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


### mountdiablo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountdiablo/id6756897782)

Explore Mount Diablo State Park with this official visitor guide. Discover interactive trail maps, upcoming events, and essential park information for hiking, biking, and picnicking. Plan your visit with practical tools and safety features.

**Highlights:** Interactive trail maps, Events and activities calendar, Essential park information, Practical amenity finder, Safety and emergency features, Weather and trail condition updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wahoo free?

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

### Is mountdiablo free?

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

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

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

### Do Wahoo or mountdiablo have ads?

Neither Wahoo nor mountdiablo shows ads.

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

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and mountdiablo weekly. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on October 19, 2026 and mountdiablo on October 2, 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.*