WorkOutDoors

Description

WorkOutDoors is the most advanced and most configurable workout app for the Apple Watch. It's perfect for running, cycling, hiking and any other indoor or outdoor activity. Note: WorkOutDoors requires an Apple Watch Series 4 or later. It is not necessary to have your iPhone with you during a workout. The app uses Apple’s workout system, so all workouts are saved to the Health system. However it also provides many extra features over Apple's app, such as: - a super-smooth vector map that can be shown during a workout; - multiple configurable screens with metrics and graphs from a pool of 800+ data fields; - route files can be imported and used for navigation (including turn by turn directions); - dozens of configurable alerts (e.g. every mile; high heart rate; low pace; off-route etc); - interval schedules can be created using the larger screen of the phone app; - climbs and descents are supported with notifications and on-screen data and graphs; - waypoints can be created, navigated to, and exported; - use shortcuts to associate operations with gestures (e.g. double tap to hear configurable metrics); - compare pace against a target or a previous workout (using metrics and a dot on the map); - show zones for pace and power as well as heart rate (with optional coloured backgrounds); - auto-pause is available for all outdoor activities; - shows GPS and heart rate before starting a workout, so that you can wait for good signals; - configure distance and pace for running / walking to come from Apple’s pedometer or from GPS; - workouts can be exported in FIT / TCX / GPX files, or automatically sent to Strava; - workouts created by the app can be analysed in great depth in the iPhone app. The app also has many more features. The map is a particular highlight. It uses OpenStreetMap, which provides worldwide coverage and includes the trails necessary for outdoor workouts. It also has several features that help you navigate during a workout: - maps can be smoothly panned and zoomed, and can rotate according to the compass; - a breadcrumb trail of your whole route is displayed on the map during the workout; - topographic data can be shown, with configurable contour colours and hill shading; - map-only mode is provided for when you don't want to start a workout and just need a map; - a circular scale is shown when you zoom, making it easy to see the distance to features; - maps can be stored on the watch for use when offline (they are downloaded as required if online); - a red compass points north and a green compass points to the start; - choose a waypoint to see a compass and distance to it in the corner of the map; - you can also navigate to waypoints on the map, such as hospitals, sights, cafes etc. If you load a route from a GPX / TCX / FIT file then navigation is even easier: - your position is shown on an elevation profile of the route; - the remaining distance, time and ascent can also be displayed; - you can get alerted when you go off-route; - when off-route then a compass is shown which points to the nearest part of the route; - if the route contains turn by turn directions then these can be used like a sat nav; - if there are no directions then the app can use “bend detection” to generate them; - the next direction is shown as an icon and distance in the corner of the map; - the map can automatically zoom in when you are approaching a turn; - you can use shake gestures to hear the distance to the next turn or the end of the route; - routes are coloured by gradient: from red for steep uphill to blue for steep downhill; - you can configure what information is displayed during a climb or descent. All this is included for a single one-off payment. No extra in-app purchases or subscriptions are required (although there is a completely optional in-app tip jar which was requested by long-term users). If you own an Apple Watch and do any form of exercise, then WorkOutDoors is the app for you. Give it a go!

Recent Reviews

• ★★★★★GeorgePatton1885

  Versatile and powerful

  I was going to return my AW Ultra 3 until I found this app. It offers the kind of versatile, customizable tracking for a full range of outdoor activities. The app remedies some of the shortcomings of Apple Watch by providing the kind of powerful, customizable outdoor tracking that should be standard. Thank you.

• ★★★★★TerpsFreak

  Best running app

  I love that I can set up intervals in the app for running. It’s mostly intuitive and you can get pretty granular with your targets, etc. The best part though is the ability to set the cadence for voice notifications. I never have to look at my watch. I can set it to tell me when a new interval starts, what my targets are, and my current metrics. Bonus: it never cuts off my music. It fades it back, tells me the info I’ve asked it for, and then fades my music back up. The post workout analysis is rich and helpful for planning your next workout and refining/updating your targets. It’s almost like I have my running coach from high school on my wrist and in my ear.

• ★★★★★stlewi

  The very best app

  This app is stellar. You can completely customize it for your needs. It’s reliable. There are no ads. It just works. It integrates with your health data. It’s just the best.

• ★★★★★Allen_cl

  Can’t connect to strava

  Can’t connect to strava after repurchase the app.

• ★★★★★ahansen109

  The reason I bought an Apple Watch

  I loved my Garmin, but I gave it up and bought an Apple Watch just so I could have this app. The easy customization is a huge win over Garmin.

• ★★★★★pjamv5

  One fitness app to rule them all

  If you like data and tracking all your metrics this app is for you. Infinitely customizable and just so well thought out. Support is also super responsive and helpful.

• ★★★★★BfSkinnerPunk

  Solves Apple’s weakness

  I primarily wanted to be able to create a screen with huge print for my, now, aging eyes. When I bought this Ultra 3, I had assumed that with all of Apple’s concern for accessibility, this would be built in…NOPE! Lots of screen real estate but Apple insists on shoving thesmall print in the corner of that screen. When exercising, I want to be able to glance at the screen and see the detail I need (mostly heart rate)…and see it clearly. WorkOutDoors (odd name) works beautifully for my vision purpose but also amazing in every use case I can imagine.

• ★★★★★Appliancejunk

  The best Apple Watch fitness app out there

  I have been using WOD for many years now. Paid the one time purchase price years ago. Love that it hasn’t gone the way of most others that charge a subscription fee. I make a donation through the app every now and then. Would be nice if there was a more direct way to donate. Keep up the good work! Thanks!

• ★★★★★Abx213

  Amazing app

  I’m hooked on this app, amazing design and features, very robust app in comparison to the Apple app. Note: I have used Suunto and Garmin Fénix. I don’t miss them at all.

• ★★★★★franked.it

  So helpful!

  I’ve started training for a trail run. I am trying to follow a plan with distance targets to hit. This app allows me to follow a route to hit my distance goal while running without taking out my phone. I am so impressed with the vast flexibility and configuration options to get the app working just how I need it. It’s very helpful having maps available on the watch, metrics for “this climb”, and metrics for the overall route. I also appreciate the integration with Apple Health and Fitness as well as with Strava. I highly recommend this app for tracking, navigating, and training.