# 7 Minute Workout vs 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported)

The clearest difference is rating: 7 Minute Workout at 4.8 against 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported)'s 3.8. 7 Minute Workout also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 17). 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported)'s advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 7 Minute Workout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

7 Minute Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 7 Minute Workout has 14K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 88% positive.

7 Minute Workout ships an update fortnightly, 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported) every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 7 Minute Workout | 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-minute-workout/id650762525/reviews)** | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-minute-workout-challenge-ad-supported/id998968651/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bytesize Systems Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/650762528) | [Fitness Guide Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/488540104) |

## What reviewers say

### 7 Minute Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-minute-workout/id650762525)

Achieve fitness goals with quick, effective home workouts requiring no equipment. Guided by voice and video, these routines fit any schedule and can be done offline. AI-powered personalization and expert-designed presets offer tailored fitness experiences.

**Highlights:** 7-minute HIIT workouts, No equipment needed, Voice and video guidance, Offline workout access, AI personalized workouts, Apple Health integration, Customizable workout options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Upgrade (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| 7 Minute Core | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 Minute Cardio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alternate 7 Minute Workout | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7 Minute Pilates Workout | $2.99 | one-time |
| Make Your Own | $2.99 | one-time |
| Glamour 7 Minute Workout | $2.99 | one-time |
| All The Things | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Effective workout
- ⏱️ Quick and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔥 Gets the heart rate up
- 🏠 Can be done at home

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Annoying voice prompts
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🤕 Challenging exercises
- 🔍 Lack of exercise demonstrations
- 🔀 No option to skip exercises

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Workout data not syncing
- Issues with Apple Watch integration

**Requested features**

- More free workout options
- Ability to pause and resume workouts
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Low-impact exercise alternatives
- Customizable exercise durations


### 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-minute-workout-challenge-ad-supported/id998968651)

This app guides you through a research-backed, high-intensity 7-minute workout routine. It requires no equipment and can be done anywhere, offering video, audio, and text guidance. Track your progress, unlock achievements, and stay motivated with this effective fitness solution.

**Highlights:** Research-backed 7-minute workout, No equipment required, Video, audio, and text guidance, Progress tracking, Unlockable achievements, Weight and activity tracker, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Minute Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 7 Minute Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 7 Minute Workout | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient workouts
- 💪 Effective for muscle gain and weight loss
- ⏱️ Fits into busy schedules
- 😊 Motivating and encouraging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 😠 Constant ads to upgrade
- 👎 In-app purchases are costly
- ⚠️ Price is out of line
- 😩 Overwhelming task (for some)

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot view explanation videos
- App stops in the middle of workout
- App keeps kicking the user out
- App constantly redirects to upgrade page

**Requested features**

- Ability to restart at a particular exercise
- Option to go forward in exercises
- Add one side plank to exercise the other side of the body
- More exercise type options in the non-pay version
- Explanation videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 7 Minute Workout free?

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

### Is 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported) free?

7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 7 Minute Workout or 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported)?

7 Minute Workout is rated higher. 7 Minute Workout averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported) averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do 7 Minute Workout or 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported) have ads?

Neither 7 Minute Workout nor 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 7 Minute Workout or 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported)?

7 Minute Workout ships an update fortnightly, and 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported) every 16 months. Most recently, 7 Minute Workout was updated on November 1, 2026 and 7 Minute Workout Challenge (Ad Supported) on October 29, 2026.

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