WorkHaven vs Knowmad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WorkHaven
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WorkHaven — comfortable places to get things done Whether you’re remote for the day or hunting for a quiet corner with decent Wi‑Fi, WorkHaven helps you find coffee shops and spaces that work for laptop life. Discover around you Search your area for spots tailored to working—then browse details like Wi‑Fi quality, noise level, power outlets, and practical tips. See everything on a map Open the map to explore pins nearby, center on your location, and discover new venues around where you are. Make it yours Rate spots, leave tips for others, and keep everything organized with search and filters. Stay in sync Sign in to iCloud to sync spots across your devices with CloudKit (private to your account). Built for real-world use Location is used to discover nearby places and sort by distance—only when you choose features that need it—and you can manage permissions anytime in Settings. WorkHaven is crafted as a calm, coffee-shop-inspired companion for anyone who wants better-than-random place picks when it’s time to open the laptop.
Knowmad
Discover cafés, libraries, and coworking spaces tailored for remote work. Get details on Wi-Fi, busyness, outlets, and noise levels. Save favorites and receive daily work spot suggestions.
- Browse remote-friendly locations
- Wi-Fi quality and network info
- Real-time busyness status
- Outlet availability
- Noise level and seating details
- Zoom-friendly environment indicators
- User reviews from remote workers
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Knowmad helps remote workers, students, and freelancers find the right place to get work done. Browse cafés, libraries, and coworking spaces around the Triangle (Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro) each with the details that actually matter when you're bringing a laptop: • Wi-Fi quality and network info shared by other remote workers • How busy a spot is right now, from real-time check-ins • Outlets, noise level, seating, and whether it's Zoom-friendly • Honest reviews from people who've actually worked there Save your favorite spots, become a "Regular" at the places you frequent, and get a morning suggestion for where to work on your remote days. Knowmad is built for the Triangle and growing. Have a spot we're missing, or feedback? Send it right from the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Knowmad at 13.0 against WorkHaven's 18.5. On price, update cadence, ads 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.
WorkHaven ships an update every 11 days, Knowmad weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WorkHaven | Knowmad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | JGM Creative LLC | Metric House, LLC |
In-app purchases
WorkHaven
No in-app purchases
Knowmad
No in-app purchases









