Comparison

FreeWOD vs WODsoup

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

Head to head
About

FreeWOD

Features
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FreeWOD is a local-first Functional Fitness and WOD tracker for athletes who want to log training without an account. Track WODs, lifting sessions, PRs, notes, timers, and training history directly on your device. No login. No ads. No forced cloud. Built for Functional Fitness FreeWOD works for garage gym training, HYROX prep, kettlebell work, calisthenics, lifting, conditioning, and custom workouts. Log For Time, AMRAP, EMOM, HYROX, chipper, and free-structure sessions in one simple workout tracker. WOD tracking - Log custom WODs - Save reusable workout templates - Track result, notes, RPE, intensity, timecap, and performance level - Use formats like For Time, AMRAP, EMOM, HYROX, and custom - Compare workout history over time Lifting and PR tracking - Log strength sessions with sets, reps, weight, unit, RPE, tempo, and pause work - Track PRs from your training history - Use it as a simple lifting log, gym log, strength tracker, or garage gym notebook Training history that stays yours - Browse WODs, lifting sessions, PRs, notes, and stats - Keep your training data local on your device - Export and import JSON backups when you choose - No account, no backend, no analytics tracking, and no ads Core tracking stays free FreeWOD 1.0.0 includes WOD tracking, custom workouts, lifting log, PR tracking, History, basic stats, streaks, settings, and JSON backup as part of the free core app. Future optional extras may include Pro features, premium themes, WOD packs, a home screen widget, and an Apple Watch companion. They are not required for the current core workout tracking experience. FreeWOD is built for training, not engagement. Your workout data belongs to you.

About

WODsoup

This app helps athletes, coaches, and gyms plan and track workouts. Log sets, monitor progress with charts and personal records, and utilize built-in lifting tools. It offers Apple Watch integration for seamless logging and health data synchronization.

Highlights
  • Workout planning with sets, reps, and weight
  • Log sets with rest timers
  • Track personal records and progress charts
  • Apple Watch integration for logging and health sync
  • Gym features: member workouts, leaderboards, chat
  • Lifting tools: percent and plate calculators
Features
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WODsoup is a workout planner and lift tracker for athletes, coaches and gyms. PLAN AND LOG Build workouts with sets, reps, weight, supersets and warm-ups, or follow a workout plan. Log every set at the gym with rest timers, and see your history for each lift. TRACK PROGRESS Personal records, scores for For Time and AMRAP workouts, and a progress chart for every exercise. APPLE WATCH Log your workout set by set from your wrist. With your permission, WODsoup shows your heart rate and calories while you train and saves the workout to Apple Health. FOR GYMS Coaches send workouts to their members and see what they lifted. Members get group pages, a whiteboard, leaderboards, group chat and challenges. Joining a gym needs a free account. Your own workouts sync through your iCloud. LIFTING TOOLS Percent calculator, plate calculator and gym timer. Free for members of a WODsoup gym. PURCHASES WODsoup is free to download. • Workout plans: three are free. The others are a one-time purchase each, or get them all with All Plans for $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year. • Lifting Tools: $4.99 a month, $49.99 a year, or $100 once. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel them in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wodsoup.com/privacy

Screenshots

FreeWOD4 screens
WODsoup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: WODsoup at 3 against FreeWOD's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FreeWOD sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and WODsoup sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FreeWOD ships an update every 10 days, WODsoup every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FreeWOD versus WODsoup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeWODWODsoup
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian BaerAaron Arteaga

In-app purchases

7 purchases

FreeWOD

One-time7
  • Theme Ghost$0.99
  • Theme Iron$0.99
  • Theme Pulse$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Theme Rust$0.99
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Big tip$3.99
  • Huge tip$6.99
10 purchases

WODsoup

Subscriptions2
  • All Plans: Monthly$9.991 Month
  • All Plans: Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time8
  • Squat Cycle$9.99
  • First Pull-Up$9.99
  • Base Strength$14.99
Show 5 more
  • Bar Muscle-Up$14.99
  • Gas Tank$14.99
  • Garage Muscle$14.99
  • Vertical Jump$14.99
  • Lifting School$19.99

Questions

Is FreeWOD free?
FreeWOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WODsoup free?
WODsoup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FreeWOD or WODsoup have ads?
Neither FreeWOD nor WODsoup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FreeWOD or WODsoup?
FreeWOD ships an update every 10 days, and WODsoup every 5 days. Most recently, FreeWOD was updated on November 5, 2026 and WODsoup on November 10, 2026.

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