# Progression vs PumpX

The clearest difference is ads: Progression at none against PumpX's shown. Progression also leads on ratings volume (161 vs 41). PumpX's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 61%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Progression sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PumpX sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Progression against 4.6 for PumpX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 161 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Progression's written reviews are positive against 76% of PumpX's.

Progression ships an update every 9 days, PumpX every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progression | PumpX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progression-workout-tracker/id1090687896/reviews) | **[4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumpx-weight-lifting-tracker/id1616999309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Pietrowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085206751) | [PumpX Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616999311) |

## What reviewers say

### Progression

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progression-workout-tracker/id1090687896)

This app helps you track your fitness progress with a minimalist and fast interface. It automatically adjusts your weight and reps to help you break through plateaus and see results. Enjoy a clean design with no ads and deep iOS integration.

**Highlights:** One-tap logging, Automatic progression adjustments, Plateau recognition, Detailed stats and charts, Clean, ad-free interface, iOS exclusive features (Widgets, Dynamic Island)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO | $12.99 | per month |
| PRO | $79.99 | per year |
| Free Unlimited Workouts | Free | one-time |
| PRO | $99.99 | one-time |


### PumpX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumpx-weight-lifting-tracker/id1616999309)

This app helps you meticulously track your weightlifting progress, including sets, reps, and volume, to train with purpose and achieve results faster. It offers smart analytics, custom workout creation, and body measurement tracking to visualize your gains and stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Log sets, reps, and weights, Visualize progress with charts, Track total volume and 1RM, Create custom workouts, Log body measurements, Leaderboards and PR tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PumpX Monthly (Founders) | $4.99 | per month |
| Nik Beginners Plan 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Sophia Dumbbells 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Bianca Foundation 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Kozeev Muscle Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Jay Brockpahler Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Sophia's Weight Loss Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Bianca Vivaqua Foundations | $14.99 | per month |
| PumpX Annual (Founders) | $14.99 | per year |
| Bianca Vivaqua Weight Loss | $14.99 | per month |
| Nik PowerFit Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Nik Powerfit Beginners | $29.99 | per year |
| Bianca Foundation 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Sophia Dumbbells 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Alex Kozeev Muscle Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Jay Brockpahler Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Sophia Weight Loss Plan 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Bianca Vivaqua Yearly Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Bianca Vivaqua Weight Loss | $89.99 | per year |
| Nik PowerFit Plan Annual Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Monster Mass from Alex Kozeev | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nik's PowerFit Dumbbells: Beg | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sophia's Home Wrk: Dumbbells | $9.99 | one-time |
| JBFit Full Body Pump | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sophia's Home Wrk: Dumbbells 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Nik's PowerFit Dumbbells: Adv | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bianca's L2: Women Muscle Gain | $29.99 | one-time |
| Bianca Vivaqua Foundations | $29.99 | one-time |
| Bianca's L2: Women Weight Loss | $29.99 | one-time |
| PRO PumpX for Life | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progression free?

Progression is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PumpX free?

PumpX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Progression or PumpX?

PumpX is rated higher. Progression averages 4.5 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while PumpX averages 4.6 from 41 ratings.

### Do Progression or PumpX have ads?

PumpX shows ads; Progression does not.

### Which is updated more often, Progression or PumpX?

Progression ships an update every 9 days, and PumpX every 8 days. Most recently, Progression was updated on October 21, 2026 and PumpX on October 19, 2026.

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