# Wahoo vs Widgets for Garmin

The clearest difference is rating: Wahoo at 4.7 against Widgets for Garmin's 4.2. Wahoo also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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 Widgets for Garmin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wahoo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo has 43K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Wahoo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Widgets for Garmin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, Widgets for Garmin monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wahoo | Widgets for Garmin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-garmin-wristgrid/id6789644151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 380 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wahoo Fitness](https://appshunter.io/developer/359225354) | [Ferran Echaves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875550168) |

## 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


### Widgets for Garmin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-garmin-wristgrid/id6789644151)

Display your Garmin watch's health metrics directly on your iPhone's Home Screen and Lock Screen. Access Body Battery, Stress, Sleep, and more without opening the official Garmin app. Requires a compatible Garmin watch and Connect IQ bridge app.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Body Battery display, Stress and Recovery metrics, Sleep tracking integration, Steps and activity basics

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WristGrid Plus Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| WristGrid Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| WristGrid Plus Lifetime Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| WristGrid Plus Lifetime | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wahoo free?

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

### Is Widgets for Garmin free?

Widgets for Garmin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wahoo or Widgets for Garmin?

Wahoo is rated higher. Wahoo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Widgets for Garmin averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Wahoo or Widgets for Garmin have ads?

Neither Wahoo nor Widgets for Garmin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wahoo or Widgets for Garmin?

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and Widgets for Garmin monthly. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Widgets for Garmin on October 24, 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.*