The WHOOP is an entirely different beast to an Apple Watch in both form and function. Firstly, and most noticeably, the WHOOP 4.0 band has no screen – which makes it fairly unique in the world of wearables. It’s a simple, knitted strap with a sensor that monitors blood oxygen, skin temperature, heart rate, sleep and more. As stated, there’s no screen and no notifications. It’s designed to be lightweight and minimal so nothing gets in the way.
The Apple Watch is the most popular smartwatch, whereas WHOOP caters more so for athletes looking to improve key parts of their recovery process, meaning you’re more likely to see WHOOP bands worn by celebs and athletes than your coworkers. If you’re looking to improve your performance and workouts (and have access to your phone’s functions), the Apple Watch is more likely to suit you.
With that said, the WHOOP does work with both iOS and Android devices. Updates to Whoop 4.0 have added Strava integration and Apple Health compatibility, too. It just doesn’t offer any smartwatch features – which is a bonus for those looking to avoid distraction.