Comparison

WODbanger vs WODforge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

WODbanger

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Gym Workouts, WODs, Intervals, HIIT, Circuit Training, Workout Timer, Weight training. Running, Cycling, Walking: Just write down the exercises as plain text on your iPhone. Then perform and track the workouts with your Apple Watch. Move from exercise to another with a tap of the screen or double tap hand gesture if supported by your Apple Watch. Or automatically based on time, heart rate value, calories consumed or distance.  Set target time ("AMRAP", as many rounds as possible within given time) or choose number of rounds ("Rounds For Time" mode), or choose "Open" mode. Then on your Apple Watch choose the workout from the list and tap "Start Workout". Get detailed statistics afterwards. Statistics saved also to workout log. *WODbanger key features include - Write exercises of the workout as plain text on your iPhone - Set a time for the workout (AMRAP mode), or define number of rounds ("For Time" mode), or choose Open mode - Workout library gets automatically replicated to your Apple Watch - Launch the workout on the watch, move from exercise to another with a tap on the watch screen... - ...or let WODbanger control that based on exercise time, heart rate limits, calories consumed or distance - Use WODbanger solely as a timer for e.g. Tabata workouts, or program any time-based workout you like - Use WODbanger just to pace your runs or cycling, based on distance, time and heart rate - Dynamically change reps round by round, up or down - For weightlifting type of exercise steps, capture reps and load before moving on - Detailed statistics regarding each workout round and individual exercise within: Time, heart rate and when applicable, distance and pace - Workouts stored to the workout log, which is also replicated from Apple Watch to iPhone - Share workouts and statistics over iMessage, email and more - Plenty of settings allowing customization of app behavior - Stores key characteristics of your workout also to HealthKit (Activity Rings etc.) - Supported workout activity types include Cross Training (often best for "WODs"), functional and traditional strength training, running, walking, cycling, rowing and HIIT, both indoors and outdoors *Examples how to define the workouts with WODbanger* (Yes, you just *write* them like this!) #Cindy workout 5 Pull-ups 10 Push-ups 15 Squats //Set mode as AMRAP and time to 20:00 minutes - that's the 'Cindy' workout #Jog-Sprint-Walk Jog 03:00 minutes Sprint 200 m Walk until HR -100 bpm //WODbanger moves on automatically after 3 minutes of jogging, 200 m of sprinting and when heart rate goes below 100 bpm //Choose "For time" mode and set rounds to six - you have a nice interval workout set up #Deadlifting Deadlift @ 8 x 100 kg Rest 03:00 //Do the deadlifts and tap the screen. WODbanger asks you the reps and load before moving on to three minute rest //This a way to capture individual lifts and their results! #Swing & Push 40 (-10) Kettlebell Swings 5 (+2) Push-ups //Set rounds to 4 and you get a workout where there are 40-30-20-10 swings and 5-7-9-11 push-ups #Burn some calories Air squats for 15 cal Burpees for 10 cal Rest 01:00 //WODbanger counts active calories during squats and burpees and once the defined calories is consumed, moves on to one minute of rest *Yes - it is that simple to define workouts mixing rep-based, time based, calorie, hr and distance based exercise steps.

About

WODforge

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WODforge is your personal training companion for functional fitness. Whether you train solo, with a partner, or focus on mobility, WODforge instantly generates workouts tailored to your preferences. Every session is designed with realistic movement combinations, rep counts, and time caps to ensure balanced and challenging training. With WODforge you can: • Choose workout duration, intensity, and number of movements • Select from solo, partner, or mobility/recovery modes • Save your favorite workouts with personal memos and track your results • Adjust workout bias between aerobic and strength emphasis • Access detailed movement libraries and recommended loads The app intelligently adapts training sessions to your difficulty level—beginner, intermediate, advanced, or elite—so you always get workouts that challenge you in the right way. Forge smarter, more effective training sessions, every time you hit the gym.

Screenshots

WODbanger4 screens
WODforge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WODforge at daily against WODbanger's monthly. WODforge also leads on iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WODbanger ships an update monthly, WODforge daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
WODbanger versus WODforge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWODbangerWODforge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapio KuusistoJohannes Wesslin

In-app purchases

None

WODbanger

No in-app purchases

None

WODforge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WODbanger free?
WODbanger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WODforge free?
WODforge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WODbanger or WODforge have ads?
Neither WODbanger nor WODforge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WODbanger or WODforge?
WODbanger ships an update monthly, and WODforge daily. Most recently, WODbanger was updated on September 30, 2026 and WODforge on October 1, 2026.

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