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Home Workout vs Workout for Women

Home Workout 4.9★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Workout for Women
Workout for Women 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

Workout for Women has a slight edge due to its broader appeal to beginners and diverse workout options, despite both apps facing similar criticisms regarding their free-to-paid models.

Full reviews: Home Workout · Workout for Women

Both Home Workout and Workout for Women offer effective fitness routines, but users frequently express frustration over paywalls and subscription issues. Workout for Women stands out for its beginner-friendly approach and variety, while Home Workout is praised for its challenging exercises and muscle-building focus.

Head to head

Features and Workout Variety edge: Workout for WomenR2R14R17R33
Home Workout Home Workout offers challenging exercises and can adjust difficulty, with some users praising its effectiveness for muscle building and weight loss R2R17. However, some find the free options limited, with specific workout types like 'belly fat burning' locked behind a paywall R14. One user also noted an excessive number of push-ups in every workout R33.
Workout for Women Workout for Women provides a wide variety of workout options, including pilates, wall pilates, fitness, and postpartum workouts, making it suitable for different needs R86. It's often highlighted as great for beginners, offering manageable and less time-consuming routines . However, some long-term users feel that newer daily workouts are repetitive and that the app has become 'AI slop' .
Ease of Use and Guidance edge: Workout for WomenR4R17R26R81
Home Workout Home Workout is generally considered easy to use, with users appreciating its reminders and ability to take things slow for beginners R17R26. However, some users report a lack of thorough instructions for each exercise R4.
Workout for Women Workout for Women is praised for being easy to follow along, with a good layout and clear display of exercises before starting R81. It's noted for its consistency and ease of customization and navigation, especially for beginners .
Reliability and Performance tieR9R21R22R27
Home Workout Some users reported issues with the Home Workout app, such as being kicked out in the middle of an exercise R21 and problems with ads that prevent workouts from starting R22R27. There are also serious concerns about the app containing viruses and being difficult to delete R9.
Workout for Women Workout for Women users have reported issues with subscription access after being logged out . Some also experienced being redirected to third-party websites like SHEIN during workouts . A notable concern is that workout data stopped syncing with Apple Health for some users since 2023 .
Price and Value tieR3R6R7R13
Home Workout Home Workout is frequently criticized for its aggressive paywall, with many users feeling misled as they are asked to pay after only a few days or a week of free use R3R6R7R13. Specific features, like direct belly fat burning, are also locked behind payment R14. Users express frustration over having to pay to continue personalized plans R6R24 and the high cost of subscriptions .
Workout for Women Workout for Women also faces significant criticism for its paywall, with users feeling that most features require a subscription R61R81. Many report being charged immediately despite signing up for a free trial . The pricing is considered high, with one user noting a yearly cost of around $239.88 after a discounted trial .
Customer Support and Billing tieR12R43R45R64
Home Workout Users of Home Workout have reported issues with refunds for mistaken subscriptions R12R43 and unauthorized charges R45. There are also complaints about being unable to cancel subscriptions within the app or on the website R43.
Workout for Women Workout for Women users frequently report issues with subscription cancellations, including being charged after canceling R64. Attempts to contact support via email or through the app's 'submit' button often fail, with messages being marked as spam or receiving no response .
Pick Home Workout if

You are looking for challenging workouts to build muscle and are comfortable with the app's free trial limitations, or if you are willing to pay for premium features after a short trial R2.

Pick Workout for Women if

You are a beginner looking for a variety of workouts, including specialized options like postpartum or pilates, and appreciate clear guidance and motivational content .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high lifetime rating, but a significant portion of recent reviews are negative, primarily due to aggressive paywalls and subscription issues. The free-to-paid model creates friction, as many users download expecting a fully free experience.

Frequently asked

Are these apps truly free?
Both Home Workout and Workout for Women are free to download and offer some initial free content, but many users report that most features, personalized plans, or continued access beyond a few days or a week require a paid subscription R6R7R29R61.
What are the common complaints about subscriptions?
Common complaints include being charged immediately despite signing up for a free trial , difficulty canceling subscriptions R43, unauthorized charges R45R64, and a lack of transparency about what features are truly free before committing R39R47.
Do these apps offer personalized workout plans?
Home Workout offers customized plans, but users often find they have to pay to continue these plans after an initial free period R1R6R24. Workout for Women also provides various programs, but many are locked behind a subscription R86.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Home Workout 5/5 · US THE GREATEST: This app is genuinely the best I love it I would totally recommend it to younger generations because not only does it help build muscle but it also helps boost confidence in your body, 100% keeping this app
  2. [R14] Home Workout 4/5 · US Mostly good: To be honest, I am shocked on how many exercises they have for free but unless you pay money, they don’t let you burn belly fat directly even though it says abs for your stomach. It does not burn belly fat so you have to buy the app to burn direct belly fat.
  3. [R17] Home Workout 5/5 · US This is amazing: This app has done so much for me,it has helped me lose 32 in just I short time period.I am new to this and this app takes things slow and steady for those who don’t know much”like me.”It also has levels so if your advanced,new,or in the middle it has no problem finding workout for your level.and on top ITS FREE!
  4. [R33] Home Workout 2/5 · GB Push up city!!!: The app is designed well and the layout and navigation through is excellent but there is waaaaaaay to many push ups that I’ve already lost interest on day 5. Would only recommend to someone who likes an excessive amount of push ups, every.single. workout. Shame, as it could be so much better with a bit of creativity
  5. [R4] Home Workout 1/5 · US Too fast, too less: There are no throughout instructions and reminder for each exercise. Honestly I was expecting better performance with paid options, but nah! There better apps in the lower “ranked” list of ios app ranking.
  6. [R26] Home Workout 5/5 · US Home workout no equipments: The best app ever it give you a lot of rest I love ittt it give you a reminder for your next work out like time for it
  7. [R81] Workout for Women 3/5 · US Lame: It has a nice layer on how they give you the workouts and how it displays what you have to do before you start. The only downside is that you have to have the subscription to do anything basically.
  8. [R9] Home Workout 3/5 · US It’s not worth it bro: I got 70 viruses in 7 minutes yo I mean the exercise is great but what’s up with those viruses.
  9. [R21] Home Workout 3/5 · GB This app is good but: Is so annoying I was in the middle of my exercise and then it kicked me out and I had to do the exercise all over again don’t get this app but there are good features and it lets you play music on your playlist
  10. [R22] Home Workout 1/5 · US Ad issue: Workouts locked behind an ad that won’t let you close out, even when letting it play all the way through. Ifit ad has close button that won’t work, tried restarting the app and the same ad pops up and prevents the workout from starting.
  11. [R27] Home Workout 1/5 · GB Can’t close ads: The workouts are completely useless as you can’t do them with the app as you can’t close the adverts. I understand that they might want you to pay to remove the ads but if you don’t want to pay for the app you should at least be able to close the ads like every other app on the market. I used this app for workouts on and off for years but won’t anymore because I can’t
  12. [R3] Home Workout 3/5 · US 3/5: Why do I HAVE TO pay to be the best I can be
  13. [R6] Home Workout 3/5 · US Too much pay tonight win stuff: I enjoyed the app a lot at first, and then after the seventh day, I had to pay to do the eighth. I disliked that they put me through a whole long survey to do a 28-day plan and then they make me pay to continue. In my opinion, there should be less things to pay for, like I shouldn’t have to pay so much to be fit. I should do my 28-day plan FOR FREE and then maybe pay
  14. [R7] Home Workout 1/5 · US Scam: Cant do anything without spending money. Plenty of apps that do the same thing for free. Not worth it at all.
  15. [R13] Home Workout 1/5 · US Zunya: Paid after 2 days · translated
  16. [R12] Home Workout 3/5 · US I’m not happy: I love this app but I mistakenly make a yearly subscription and I request for refund I didn’t get it back
  17. [R43] Home Workout 1/5 · GB Why can't I cancel my subscription and get a refund: I bought a year subscription 3 days ago, I want to cancel it but there's no option in the app, not even on the website. I want a refund for my purchase.
  18. [R45] Home Workout 1/5 · GB Charging issue: I realised that the app was charging me without any notifications while I don’t even use it! So be aware that the app settings and automatic scam structural updates!
  19. [R64] Workout for Women 1/5 · US Scam and expensive: Cancelled my subscription and then received not one but two charges in the same day totaling almost $100!!! Don’t do it! Not worth it.
  20. [R29] Home Workout 1/5 · GB Waste of time: For the first 7 days the workout is for free but than half way through they want to you to purchase a subscription for a month or a year
  21. [R61] Workout for Women 1/5 · US Nothing but paywalls: Is there anything that is free on this app anymore?? Even workouts I had previously saved now ask you to pay. Ridiculous
  22. [R39] Home Workout 1/5 · GB Waste of time, Intentionally misleading: Does not mention anything about needing to spend money until after you already fill out the form. Waste of time
  23. [R47] Home Workout 1/5 · GB Of course, how could i have thought less of it.: - download the app - open app - go through the questions - please don’t have subscription, please don’t have subscription, please don’t have subscription.. - fuuuuu..
  24. [R1] Home Workout 2/5 · US Good but unfair: This app is good and I actually enjoy it . The exercises are challenging and they increase the difficulty level or decrease it depending on your preference what I don’t like is how the interface is different on a different type of phone. On my friends android phone, he can watch adds to gain access to other exercises apart from the customized plan Meanwhile, I am limited to the cu
  25. [R24] Home Workout 3/5 · GB It’s okay: It’s good for non personalised workouts you get your first day personalised but the rest you done unless you pay. Well that’s what I think happened to me x
  26. [R86] Workout for Women 5/5 · US Great app: Love the variety of the workouts and being able to choose different programs

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store