BodyBud vs Watta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BodyBud
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Track every lift and every macro in one app. BodyBud is the workout log and macro tracker built for lifters, so your training and nutrition finally live in the same place. BEAT LAST WEEK, EVERY SET • See your previous weight, reps and RPE while you lift • Plate calculator: tap the plates, BodyBud does the math • Rest timer with Live Activities and an Apple Watch app • New PRs detected automatically HIT YOUR MACROS • Scan barcodes or search millions of foods • Save your go-to meals and log them in one tap • Set calorie, carb, fat and protein goals PLAN YOUR TRAINING • Build your own split or start from curated templates • Illustrated exercise library • Full workout history and best lifts TRAIN WITH YOUR PEOPLE • Share PRs, workouts, meals and lift videos with friends • Weekly check-ins with your coach WELLNESS • Steps synced from Apple Health • Body weight, blood pressure and supplement reminders • Home screen widgets for steps and macros FREE TO START Log workouts and track calories for free. BodyBud Pro unlocks macro tracking, barcode scanning, AI workout tools and unlimited templates. Try it free for 7 days. BodyBud will automatically charge your Apple Account at the end of your subscription or free trial period unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. By downloading this app, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. -Terms of Service: https://bodybud.app/terms-of-service -Privacy Policy: https://bodybud.app/privacy-policy
Watta
Effortlessly log your rowing, biking, and skiing workouts by simply taking a photo of your machine's screen. AI automatically extracts your performance data, organizing it into a comprehensive training log. Connect with your club, compete on leaderboards, and share your progress with teammates.
- AI photo data extraction
- Automatic workout logging
- Support for Concept2 monitors
- Manual workout entry
- Training history and trends
- Club and squad features
- Leaderboards and competition
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Photograph your Concept2 monitor after a piece and Watta logs the whole workout. No typing, no cables, no pairing needed. Every session is scored 0–100 and kept in your training log. SNAP YOUR ERG. WATTA LOGS IT. Take a photo of the PM5 summary screen, or pick one from your camera roll. Watta reads distance, time, average split, stroke rate and every interval, plus watts, heart rate, calories and drag factor when the monitor shows them. You check the numbers before anything is saved. Photograph several screens (summary, splits, heart rate) and Watta reads them as one workout. EVERY SESSION SCORED 0–100 The Effort Score rates how hard you really worked, from four parts: • Cardiac Load: your average heart rate against your heart-rate reserve • Work Output: watts and duration, scaled for your body weight • Pacing: how even your splits were • Economy: watts per stroke Zones: Recovery, Building, Training and Peak. HEART RATE ZONES Pair a strap to the PM5 so heart rate shows on the screen, and Watta labels each piece by zone using your resting and max heart rate. YOUR WHOLE TRAINING LOG Every workout in one place, with personal bests for every standard distance on each machine, progress charts, streaks and achievement badges. Import the sessions you upload to the Concept2 Logbook. NEW: SEND WORKOUTS TO YOUR PM5 Got a PM5? Build a workout in Watta (a 2k test, an interval set, a steady piece), save it to your workout library, and tap Start on my PM5. Watta sets it up on the monitor over Bluetooth, ready to row. Then snap the screen when you're done. COACHING Coaches keep a library of sessions, build training plans of up to 12 weeks, and send them to individual athletes or a whole boat. Athletes accept a session, row it, snap the result and mark it done, and the coach sees how it went against the plan. Invite rowers by email or with a crew code, even before they have Watta. CLUBS AND SQUADS Join your club with an invite code, train with your squad, see their workouts in your feed, and compare on club and squad leaderboards. BUILT FOR CONCEPT2 Works with the RowErg, SkiErg and BikeErg, on PM5, PM4 and PM3 monitors. Sending workouts over Bluetooth needs a PM5. Photos of other brands of rower aren't read automatically, so enter those sessions by hand. Free to download. Every erg matters. Watta is a training log, not a medical device. Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise programme.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Watta at none against BodyBud's 2. Watta also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. BodyBud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Watta asks for nothing beyond the download.
BodyBud ships an update weekly, Watta every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BodyBud | Watta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Etienne Chaput | STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER MILTON |
In-app purchases
BodyBud
- Pro access7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Pro access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Watta
No in-app purchases









