Comparison

Functional Bodybuilding vs ReadyWOD

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

Head to head
About

Functional Bodybuilding

Access all your Functional Bodybuilding resources in one place. This app houses everything from PERSIST programs to FBB ebooks, providing a centralized hub for your training materials.

Highlights
  • Access to PERSIST programs
  • FBB ebooks library
  • All offerings in one app
  • Centralized training hub
Features
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This app is the home for all Functional Bodybuilding offerings, from PERSIST to FBB ebooks, you will find it all here!

About

ReadyWOD

Access a variety of daily workouts you can do anywhere, from beginner to advanced. Features guided movements, built-in timers, and workout generation. Offers premium programs for strength and skill development.

Highlights
  • Daily CrossFit-style WODs
  • At-home workouts with zero equipment
  • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced options
  • Built-in timers (AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Intervals)
  • Filter workouts by time, equipment, or skill level
  • Workout generator
  • Track reps and consistency
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ReadyWOD gives you variety of daily workouts you can do anywhere — no excuses. Whether you’re new to fitness or an experienced athlete, ReadyWOD makes training simple with guided movements, built-in timers, and beginner-friendly programming. Why ReadyWOD Works • Daily CrossFit-style WODs • At-home workouts requiring zero equipment • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced options • Built-in timers: AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Intervals • Filter workouts by time, equipment, or skill level • Card-based workout generator (ReadyWOD 3.0 feature!) • Clear movement demos in the Settings section • Track your reps and stay consistent Perfect for Anyone Who Wants To: • Get fit at home • Save time • Not worry about programming • Build consistency • Start training without buying equipment Join athletes using ReadyWOD to get stronger every day — right from home.• No Login Required – No tracking, no data collection. Just workouts—pure and simple. ReadyWOD Pro – Unlock Your Full Potential Upgrade to ReadyWOD Pro for $4.99/month and access premium features: • Unlimited Daily Workouts – Generate as many workouts as you want, every day • All Premium Programs – Access elite strength and skill development programs including powerlifting, Olympic lifting, running, and skill work • Smart Workout Rotation – Intelligent algorithms ensure balanced training with core lift rotation and movement variety • iCloud Sync – Sync your favorites and workout history across all your devices Free users can generate 3 daily workouts and 5 specialty workouts per day. Subscription automatically renews monthly unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in iOS Settings. Why Choose ReadyWOD? • No clutter, no coaching features—just fast, effective workouts. • Designed for athletes who want to quickly generate a WOD and get moving. • A growing library of thousands of workouts, covering everything from bodyweight-only to high-skill gymnastics and Olympic lifting. Privacy Policy: https://www.readywod.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Functional Bodybuilding4 screens
ReadyWOD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReadyWOD at 100% against Functional Bodybuilding's 26%. ReadyWOD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). Functional Bodybuilding's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (140 vs 18). On price, ads 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. ReadyWOD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Functional Bodybuilding asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReadyWOD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Functional Bodybuilding has 140 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Functional Bodybuilding's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReadyWOD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Functional Bodybuilding ships an update weekly, ReadyWOD every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Functional Bodybuilding versus ReadyWOD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFunctional BodybuildingReadyWOD
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (140 ratings)5.0 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140 — better18
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCliff KohutJohnny Roye

Customer experience

Functional Bodybuilding

All ratings140 ratings
Positive40.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative53.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative66.2%

ReadyWOD

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Functional Bodybuilding

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos not playing
  • Workout data not saving
  • Calendar issues
  • App crashes after latest update

Requested features

3 requests
  • Simplify the app interface
  • Provide all workout details on one page
  • Improve the built-in timer functionality

ReadyWOD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Functional Bodybuilding

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ReadyWOD

Subscriptions5
  • ReadyWOD Pro$4.991 Month
  • BeginnerReady$9.991 Month
  • FitnessReady$14.991 Month
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  • Bodybuilding$14.991 Month
  • CompReady$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Functional Bodybuilding free?
Functional Bodybuilding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadyWOD free?
ReadyWOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Functional Bodybuilding or ReadyWOD?
ReadyWOD is rated higher. Functional Bodybuilding averages 2.8 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while ReadyWOD averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.
Do Functional Bodybuilding or ReadyWOD have ads?
Neither Functional Bodybuilding nor ReadyWOD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Functional Bodybuilding or ReadyWOD?
Functional Bodybuilding ships an update weekly, and ReadyWOD every 4 days. Most recently, Functional Bodybuilding was updated on September 5, 2026 and ReadyWOD on September 9, 2026.

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