Comparison

WorkoutMaker vs Squatty Bird

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

Head to head
About

WorkoutMaker

This app helps fitness enthusiasts track their training progress, manage custom workout routines, and visualize their performance over time. It offers features like adjustable rest timers, effortless weight unit switching, and the ability to share routines with others.

Highlights
  • Customizable weekly workout plans
  • Adjustable rest timer
  • Effortless weight tracking (kg/lbs)
  • Import and export workout routines
  • Detailed logging of sets, reps, and techniques
  • Progress visualization with graphs
Features
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WorkoutMaker - Your training. Your way. Build your routine, record your workouts and see your progress. From strength sessions to cardio and timed holds, WorkoutMaker keeps your training organised in one clear, easy-to-use app. No subscriptions. No ads. No account required. PLAN AROUND YOUR LIFE Create a weekly schedule that fits your goals, with training days, rest days and your own workout names. See which workouts you’ve completed each week, or start a freestyle session when you want something different. MAKE EVERY MOVEMENT YOURS Choose from the exercise library or create custom movements for your equipment and training style. Add, reorder and remove exercises as your routine evolves. RECORD WHAT YOU ACTUALLY ACHIEVE Log weights, reps, bodyweight exercises, timed holds and cardio duration or distance. Keep your planned targets separate from today’s results, with the option to update your plan when you’re ready. BUILD ON YOUR LAST SESSION See your previous strength performance beside your inputs and copy those values into your current set. Spend less time looking through history and more time focusing on your workout. TRACK ADVANCED SETS ACCURATELY Record drop sets with separate weights and reps for each drop, plus rest-pause sets. Keep a clear record of the work you completed. LET THE TIMERS HELP Use a countdown for timed holds, then move straight into rest when the set finishes. Pause, resume or skip rest, and choose a default rest duration that suits your training—or turn it off. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Review saved sessions and explore your training with weekly, monthly and yearly charts. Follow your workout consistency, lifting volume, cardio time and distance. CORRECT YOUR RECORDS Entered the wrong weight or rep count? Edit a saved session without deleting and recreating it. Your progress totals update to reflect the correction. SHARE YOUR PLAN. PROTECT YOUR HISTORY. Export and import weekly schedules to exchange routines with friends or training partners. Create a full backup of your plans, saved sessions, custom movements and preferences, then restore it when needed. DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY TRAINING • Clear workout controls and completion indicators • Exercise guides for built-in movements • Kilograms or pounds for weight recording • Light, dark and system appearance options • Daily colour themes throughout the app • Support for iPhone and iPad YOUR WORKOUT DATA STAYS WITH YOU Workout information is stored locally on your device. You choose when to export or share it. No account setup, advertising or third-party analytics in the app. Built by a gym enthusiast to make everyday training easier. Plan your week. Record your effort. Keep moving forward.

About

Squatty Bird

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Squat to fly. Your body controls Squatty Bird. Place your iPhone securely where its front camera can see your whole body, get into position and use your squats to guide Squatty through the hoop openings. FIVE LEVELS TO EXPLORE Flight School, Moonbounce, Jetstream, Gravity Well and Lava Lift each bring a different challenge. Choose Beginner, Normal, Hard or Fiendish, with clear instructions explaining each level's mechanic. START FREE. EARN YOUR WAY FORWARD. Flight School is free at every difficulty. Earn Gold with 50 valid squats in one run to unlock the next level at that difficulty. All five launch levels can be earned through play. Optional permanent purchases provide immediate access. Unlock a level individually or choose Level Pack 1 for all four paid launch levels, across all four difficulties. Purchases give access; medals and personal bests are earned through play. Restore Purchases is available in the level store. MOVE, LEARN AND PLAY • Time your squats to fly through the hoops • See your movement with the body outline and foot ring • Use Frame Only for an illustrated background with your movement outline • Learn with built-in technique videos and level instructions • Track your best single-run squats for each level and difficulty • Choose optional gameplay recording, then save or share your run ON-DEVICE CAMERA PROCESSING Movement recognition runs on your iPhone. No account, wearable or extra controller is required. Camera footage and pose data are not sent to the developer. Recorded runs stay on your device unless you choose to save or share them. Frame Only still uses the camera to recognise your movement. Use a well-lit, clear space with your whole body and feet visible. Move within your abilities and stop if you feel pain. Squatty Bird is a game and does not provide medical advice. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WorkoutMaker4 screens
Squatty Bird4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WorkoutMaker at none against Squatty Bird's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Squatty Bird sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. WorkoutMaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
WorkoutMaker versus Squatty Bird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkoutMakerSquatty Bird
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAMIE FAULKNERSTEVEN JAMES GOOD

In-app purchases

None

WorkoutMaker

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Squatty Bird

One-time5
  • Level Pack 1Free
  • Moonbounce Unlock$0.99
  • Jetstream Unlock$0.99
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  • Lava Lift Unlock$0.99
  • Gravity Well Unlock$0.99

Questions

Is WorkoutMaker free?
WorkoutMaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squatty Bird free?
Squatty Bird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WorkoutMaker or Squatty Bird have ads?
Neither WorkoutMaker nor Squatty Bird shows ads.

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