# EasyRoute vs Workout Builder

The clearest difference is rating: EasyRoute at 4.5 against Workout Builder's 4.3. EasyRoute also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Workout Builder's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EasyRoute sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Workout Builder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EasyRoute holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 20 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 71% positive.

EasyRoute ships an update every 6 weeks, Workout Builder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EasyRoute | Workout Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easyroute/id605127860/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-builder-send-to-watch/id6450721774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Famiglietti](https://appshunter.io/developer/605127863) | [Matthew Palmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/669856153) |

## What reviewers say

### EasyRoute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easyroute/id605127860)

Plan custom routes for running, biking, and walking by tapping your desired path. Get turn-by-turn directions on your iPhone or Apple Watch, even offline. Share routes and integrate with workout apps.

**Highlights:** Custom route planning by tapping, Road and path following, Drag-to-customize routes, iPhone and Apple Watch guidance, Offline route data download, Route sharing and export, Workout app integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Maps Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Maps Subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Maps Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| EasyRoute Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🗺️ Great for route planning
- 🚀 Fast route creation
- 🔗 Seamless integration with devices (Garmin, Wahoo)
- 💡 Offline maps useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing and freezing issues
- ❌ Cannot alter route in between start/stop
- 📉 Elevation data inaccurate
- 🚫 Basic features removed
- 💾 Routes not permanently stored

**Reported bugs**

- Constantly crashing
- Freezing
- Unworkable
- Cannot add a waypoint
- App crashes when selecting second point

**Requested features**

- Ability to set waypoints
- Get app on Apple Watch
- Store previous routes permanently
- Add folders to group routes
- More bridle ways shown


### Workout Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-builder-send-to-watch/id6450721774)

Design personalized fitness routines on your iPhone, then seamlessly transfer them to your Apple Watch. Supports a wide range of activities from running and cycling to yoga and strength training, with options for simple goals, advanced intervals, and paced efforts.

**Highlights:** Create custom workouts on iPhone, Send workouts to Apple Watch, Supports running, cycling, swimming, yoga, HIIT & Strength interval training, Boxing and skipping interval options, Goal-based workouts, Advanced interval workouts, Paced workouts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Workout Builder Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EasyRoute free?

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

### Is Workout Builder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EasyRoute or Workout Builder?

EasyRoute is rated higher. EasyRoute averages 4.5 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Workout Builder averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do EasyRoute or Workout Builder have ads?

Neither EasyRoute nor Workout Builder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EasyRoute or Workout Builder?

EasyRoute ships an update every 6 weeks, and Workout Builder fortnightly. Most recently, EasyRoute was updated on September 18, 2026 and Workout Builder on July 26, 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.*