# Arm Care vs XLB Training

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XLB Training at none against Arm Care's 10. XLB Training also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Arm Care's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arm Care sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. XLB Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Arm Care against 5.0 for XLB Training. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arm Care has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Arm Care's written reviews are positive against 100% of XLB Training's.

Arm Care ships an update weekly, XLB Training monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arm Care | XLB Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-care/id1480260823/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlb-training-fl/id6741517041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArmCare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480260822) | [XLB Training LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794534533) |

## What reviewers say

### Arm Care

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-care/id1480260823)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.00 | per month |
| Premium | $15.00 | per month |
| Premium | $15.00 | per month |
| Premium | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Strength gains
- 🚀 Personalized plans
- 👍 Helpful for injury prevention
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Clear instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive yearly fee

**Reported bugs**

- App turns off during exercises
- Pauses music when opened

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription within the app
- Offline mode for workouts
- Improved music integration


### XLB Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlb-training-fl/id6741517041)

Plan and schedule your fitness lessons directly from your device. View class schedules, sign up for sessions, and find the studio's location with ease. Optimize your time and maximize convenience.

**Highlights:** Schedule lessons, View class schedules, Sign up for lessons, View studio location, Optimize time, Maximize convenience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arm Care free?

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

### Is XLB Training free?

XLB Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Arm Care or XLB Training?

XLB Training is rated higher. Arm Care averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while XLB Training averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Arm Care or XLB Training have ads?

Neither Arm Care nor XLB Training shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arm Care or XLB Training?

Arm Care ships an update weekly, and XLB Training monthly. Most recently, Arm Care was updated on November 11, 2026 and XLB Training on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*