Comparison

Arm Care vs AthXcel

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

Head to head
About

Arm Care

This app uses a strength sensor to measure arm strength, fatigue, and recovery. It then provides personalized training programs to improve velocity and prevent injuries. Thousands of players and MLB teams rely on this technology for arm health monitoring.

Highlights
  • Measure arm strength and range of motion
  • Track fatigue and recovery metrics
  • Individualized throwing and arm care programs
  • Identify and strengthen weak links
  • Monitor arm health and velocity gains
  • Customized daily training routines
Features
Currently charting
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The ArmCare App is designed to be used with the ArmCare Strength Sensor. ArmCare Technology uses your strength, fatigue and recovery data to individualize training and unlock the potential for huge velocity gains. Gone are the days of using the same arm care band routine. The future is knowing where you are weak, how your arm fatigues and if you are recovering optimally between outings. Thousands of players and over 20 MLB teams are using the ArmCare technology to monitor arm health and velocity. HOW IT WORKS 1. MEASURE YOUR STRENGTH Using the ArmCare Sensor, accurately measure the strength & range of motion of your arm in 5 minutes…with no assistance needed. 2. CHECK YOUR KEY METRICS Strength, Fatigue, Recovery are used to individualize throwing programs, bullpens, pitch counts, velocity programs, pitch design & mechanics 3. ARMCARE OPTIMIZED FOR YOU The app prescribes customized arm care programs to attack your weak links. You know exactly what training to do to get results fast BENEFITS - Players will get real metrics on their rotator cuff strength the same way a bat sensor helps dial in swing path and launch angle. - Players will receive custom arm care programs everyday to help strengthen their weak links, rather than a one size fits all program. - Each player will know exactly what to do to keep his arm feeling fresh and strong all season long. No Medical Advice: - The Program provides general information only and does not constitute providing medical or health care services of any kind, nor engagement in human subjects research. - The information provided in the Program is not medical advice and should not be treated as such. Arm Care subscription Premium: Arm Care plans: Annual: $72 Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://armcare.com/pages/privacy-policy

About

AthXcel

This virtual sports coach helps athletes aged 13+ train smarter and perform better. It offers personalized, sport-specific training plans, progress tracking, and AI-powered video analysis to help users achieve their competitive goals.

Highlights
  • Individual assessments for customized plans
  • Personalized weekly workouts
  • Progress tracking with data insights
  • AI-powered video analysis (coming soon)
  • Multi-sport support
  • Strength, speed, recovery, and mobility training
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The Virtual Coach for Competitive Athletes Train Smarter. Perform Better. AthXcel is your personal virtual coach - built for athletes aged 13 and up who want to maximize performance and stay ahead of the competition. Whether you're chasing a scholarship, aiming for varsity, or trying to level up your training, AthXcel delivers personalized, sport-specific programs designed to help you reach your goals. Key Features: -Individual Assessments: Every journey starts with you. AthXcel captures your physical profile, current skill level, and goals to build a customized performance plan. -Personalized Training Plans: Get weekly workouts designed specifically for your sport, your position, and your season. From strength and speed to recovery and mobility—every rep has purpose. -Progress Tracking: Track your workouts, see your gains, and stay motivated with real-time feedback and data insights. Visualize your improvement across key metrics over time. -Video Analysis: Upload training clips to get AI-powered analysis and suggestions to improve your form, mechanics, and efficiency - right from your phone. (Coming Summer 2025) -Multi-Sport Support: Play more than one sport? No problem. AthXcel adapts to your seasonal changes and balances workload to help you stay healthy and ready to compete year-round. Start your training transformation today with AthXcel. No guesswork. No generic plans. Just a clear path to your next level. A Locker Room Central Product For our terms of service, visit https://athxcel.com/Terms/Platform_Terms_and_Conditions.html

Screenshots

Arm Care4 screens
AthXcel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: AthXcel at free with in-app purchases against Arm Care's subscription. AthXcel also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 74%). Arm Care's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 20) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Arm Care sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and AthXcel sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arm Care holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arm Care has 3K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Arm Care's written reviews are positive against 87% of AthXcel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Arm Care versus AthXcel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArm CareAthXcel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3K ratings) — better4.7 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better20
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#162 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB54 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArmCareLocker Room Central

Customer experience

Arm Care

All ratings2,990 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative21.4%

AthXcel

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

Bugs and requests

Arm Care

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App turns off during exercises
  • Pauses music when opened

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to cancel subscription within the app
  • Offline mode for workouts
  • Improved music integration

AthXcel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Arm Care

Subscriptions10
  • Premium$11.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$12.001 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$15.001 Month
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  • Premium1 Year trial$15.001 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$72.001 Year
  • Premium1 Month trial$72.001 Year
  • Premium1 Year trial2 variants$72.001 Year
  • Premium$72.001 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • Premium1 Year trial$99.001 Year
1 purchases

AthXcel

Subscriptions1
  • AthXcel Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Arm Care free?
Arm Care is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AthXcel free?
AthXcel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arm Care or AthXcel?
Arm Care is rated higher. Arm Care averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while AthXcel averages 4.7 from 20 ratings.
Do Arm Care or AthXcel have ads?
Neither Arm Care nor AthXcel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arm Care or AthXcel?
Arm Care ships an update every 9 days, and AthXcel every 9 days. Most recently, Arm Care was updated on October 21, 2026 and AthXcel on September 24, 2026.

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