FitHalo vs Workout Simplicity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FitHalo
This app consolidates all your physical activities into a single weekly score, allowing you to track personal progress or compete with friends. It awards points for various workout types, consistency, and intensity, offering unique tracking for specialized activities and integrating with fitness equipment.
- Consolidated weekly activity score
- Points for workout variety, consistency, and intensity
- Unique workout type tracking (rucking, cold plunge)
- Bluetooth fitness equipment integration
- Apple Watch app with customizable displays
- Weight tracking with BMI and projected change
- Route mapping and effort tracking
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FitHalo combines all of your workout activity into a single weekly challenge score. Set your goal, track your progress, and compete with friends. Every workout counts — whether logged with FitHalo, Apple Watch, or any fitness app that syncs with Apple Health. ONE SCORE FOR ALL YOUR WORKOUTS Earn points from every workout based on duration and intensity. Performing a variety of workout types — strength, cardio, flexibility — earns you bonus points. Stay consistent with daily activity for even more. Choose from multiple challenge tiers to match your fitness level. RUCKING, WEIGHTED VEST & SPECIALTY WORKOUTS FitHalo is the go-to tracker for rucking and loaded carry exercises. Track rucks, weighted vest walks, stroller walks and runs, sauna sessions, and cold plunges. These workouts are tracked without negatively affecting your Cardio Fitness score in Apple Health. BLUETOOTH FITNESS EQUIPMENT Connect directly to your exercise bikes, treadmills, rowing machines, walking pads, and other equipment that supports the Fitness Machine Service (FTMS) protocol. See real-time data from your equipment during workouts. Control treadmill speed, incline, and start/pause, or adjust resistance on connected indoor bikes directly from FitHalo. STRAVA INTEGRATION Connect your Strava account to automatically sync workouts between FitHalo and Strava. APPLE WATCH & WIDGETS FitHalo's watchOS app offers fully customizable workout displays and complications to keep track of your challenge score at a glance. iOS home screen widgets, lock screen widgets, and Live Activities keep you informed during and between workouts. Set a daily step count goal and track it with dedicated step count widgets on both iOS and watchOS. WORKOUT INSIGHTS & METRICS • Live and post-workout route maps with effort, pace, or heart rate zone coloring • Heart rate zones (HRMax and HRR formulas) — live during workouts or in review • FTP-based cycling power zones with a built-in FTP calculator and automatic sync from Health-connected apps • Pace alerts with haptic feedback to keep you on target • Splits on distance or time intervals with real-time alerts • Effort tracking compatible with Apple Fitness's Training Load feature • Customizable metric displays on both iOS and watchOS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Track your weight with BMI reporting, trend analysis, and projected weight change over the next month. Set a target weight or maintenance range to stay on track toward your goals. TREND DATA Track trends over time in exercise minutes, step counts, and your weekly challenge scores. FitHalo requires an iPhone running iOS 18 or later. Apple Watch features require watchOS 11 or later. Always make sure your workouts are safe and comfortable. Consult with healthcare professionals before beginning any new exercise routine.
Workout Simplicity
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Workout Simplicity is the beautifully simple fitness tracking app that makes recording your workouts effortless. Whether you're running through your neighborhood, cycling scenic routes, or tackling a HIIT session, Workout Simplicity captures every detail and syncs seamlessly with Apple Health. TRACK ANY ACTIVITY Choose from 26+ workout types including: • Running & Walking • Cycling & Hiking • Swimming & Rowing • Cross-Country & Downhill Skiing • Paddle Sports & Pickleball • HIIT & Strength Training • Yoga, Pilates, Tennis & More GPS ROUTE TRACKING Watch your route unfold in real-time on a beautiful dark-themed map. See exactly where you've been with detailed route playback for outdoor activities. Your location is tracked with precision using your iPhone's GPS, creating a permanent record of your adventures. LIVE WORKOUT STATS Monitor your performance in real-time with at-a-glance metrics: • Duration & Distance • Current Pace & Average Pace • Calories Burned • Active Status All stats update live during your workout so you always know how you're doing. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Everything you track syncs automatically to Apple Health and the Fitness app. Your workouts appear alongside data from Apple Watch and other fitness apps, giving you one complete picture of your health. Workout Simplicity can also read your workout history from other apps, so you never lose track of your fitness journey. PERSONALIZE YOUR WORKOUTS Give each workout a custom name like "Morning Run" or "Trail Ride" and add detailed notes about how you felt, what you accomplished, or what you want to remember. Your workout history becomes a personal fitness journal. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Workout Simplicity features a stunning gradient interface with carefully chosen colors for each activity type. The app uses iOS dark mode for comfortable viewing in any lighting, and the animated splash screen sets the tone for an app that's as enjoyable to use as it is functional. COMPLETE WORKOUT HISTORY Browse all your workouts in a clean, organized list. Tap any workout to see: • Full statistics and performance metrics • Custom names and notes you've added • Route maps for outdoor activities • Date, duration, distance, pace, and calories BACKGROUND TRACKING Start your workout and put your phone away. Workout Simplicity continues tracking your route and stats even when your screen is off or you're using other apps. Background location ensures you never miss a moment of your activity. PRIVACY FIRST Your workout data stays on your device and in your personal Apple Health store. We don't collect, share, or sell your information. Your fitness journey is yours alone. PERFECT FOR • Runners training for races or running casually • Cyclists exploring new routes • Hikers documenting trails • Anyone who wants simple, reliable workout tracking • People who value beautiful app design • Fitness enthusiasts who use Apple Health FEATURES AT A GLANCE - 26+ workout activity types - GPS route tracking and mapping - Real-time workout statistics - Apple Health & Fitness integration - Custom workout names and notes - Complete workout history - Background location tracking - Dark mode optimized interface - No subscription required - Privacy focused Start your fitness journey the easy way. Download Workout Simplicity today and experience workout tracking done right.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: FitHalo at 2 against Workout Simplicity's —. Workout Simplicity's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FitHalo | Workout Simplicity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacob Johnston | Ian SMITH |
In-app purchases
FitHalo
No in-app purchases
Workout Simplicity
No in-app purchases
Questions
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