Comparison

WorkoutQuest vs SmileShift

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

Head to head
About

WorkoutQuest

Features
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■ The workout app that never nags you WorkoutQuest helps you build a workout habit with rewards — not guilt. Set a workout for each day of the week, and your buddy "Sprout" gives you a gentle reminder at your chosen time. Finish your workout and you earn XP, extend your streak, and watch Sprout grow. If you've ever given up after a few days, or you dislike apps that scold you — this one never shows "days skipped" or any shaming message. Rest days are welcome. In fact, we celebrate them. ■ Why it keeps you going • Your buddy Sprout grows through 10 stages — from a tiny sprout to a mighty king. • Levels and rank titles (Apprentice → … → Workout King) make progress feel real. • Streaks turn every session into a small win. • Collect badges as you hit milestones. • Confetti and a cheer from Sprout make finishing feel great. ■ Dead-simple to use 1. Set what to do on each weekday (e.g. Mon: Pull-ups 10×3). 2. Train when the reminder arrives. 3. Swipe to complete! ■ Rest is part of the plan Days without a menu are rest days — no reminders, and your streak stays safe. Feeling unwell or busy? Mark a rest day with a reason and your record is protected. Muscles grow during recovery, and the whole app is built around that idea. ■ See your effort • A month calendar shows your completed days at a glance. • Per-exercise progress charts visualize your cumulative reps. • "Your journey" shows when you leveled up and when Sprout evolved. ■ Privacy-friendly • No account, no sign-in. • All data stays on your device (fully offline). • No ads. No data collection. Start today, one small step at a time — with Sprout by your side.

About

SmileShift

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See your smile shift over time with SmileShift, a private progress tracker made for people using braces or clear aligners. Capture and organize teeth photos in one simple timeline. Compare your progress, add notes, and use daily reminders to build a consistent photo routine. SmileShift requires a SmileShift Premium auto-renewable subscription to use the app. New subscribers receive a 7-day free trial. After the trial, the subscription renews for $9.99 per month unless canceled. CREATE PROGRESS VIDEOS Choose photos from your SmileShift timeline or photo library and turn them into a clean progress video. Add more photos after your first selection, preview the result in the app, then save or share it. STAY CONSISTENT Schedule one reminder each day so you don’t forget your next progress photo. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos and videos are processed on your iPhone. SmileShift does not require an account and does not upload your images to a remote service. FEATURES • Capture photos with the camera or choose existing photos • Organize progress photos by date • Add optional notes • Create videos without distracting transition effects • Add more photos before creating your video • Preview progress videos in the app • Save or share completed videos • Set a daily photo reminder SmileShift is a personal progress journal and is not a medical or diagnostic tool. For questions about braces, aligners, or treatment progress, contact your orthodontist or dental professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smileshift-web.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

WorkoutQuest4 screens
SmileShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WorkoutQuest at none against SmileShift's 1. SmileShift's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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. SmileShift sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. WorkoutQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WorkoutQuest ships an update monthly, SmileShift weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
WorkoutQuest versus SmileShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkoutQuestSmileShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKohei IshikawaTadashi Kumazawa

In-app purchases

None

WorkoutQuest

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SmileShift

Subscriptions1
  • SmileShift Premium Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is WorkoutQuest free?
WorkoutQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmileShift free?
SmileShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WorkoutQuest or SmileShift have ads?
Neither WorkoutQuest nor SmileShift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorkoutQuest or SmileShift?
WorkoutQuest ships an update monthly, and SmileShift weekly. Most recently, WorkoutQuest was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmileShift on October 24, 2026.

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