# Ganbaru Method vs MacroFactor Workouts

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ganbaru Method at free with in-app purchases against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. Ganbaru Method also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 59%) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ganbaru Method sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months and MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 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 — 4.7 for Ganbaru Method against 4.8 for MacroFactor Workouts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.6K ratings behind it against 772, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Ganbaru Method's written reviews are positive against 74% of MacroFactor Workouts's.

Ganbaru Method ships an update every 2 weeks, MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ganbaru Method | MacroFactor Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (772 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ganbaru-method/id1494116916/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 772 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 91 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ganbaru Method](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494116705) | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) |

## What reviewers say

### Ganbaru Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ganbaru-method/id1494116916)

This comprehensive health and fitness app simplifies nutrition and training with customizable programs and expert coaching. It offers a wide range of workout styles, nutrition tracking, and educational content, all within a single, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** 50+ customizable programs, 1000s of workouts, Custom workout builder, Exercise library with videos, Nutrition tracking and plans, Community access, Workout logs and timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 Week Coaching | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly Subscription | $34.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription (Legacy) | $75.00 | per 3 months |
| 3 Month Subscription | $75.00 | per 3 months |
| All Programs | $96.99 | per year |
| All Programs | $119.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Subscription | $150.00 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $239.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (Legacy 1) | $239.99 | per year |
| Access to Single Program | $49.99 | one-time |
| SALE. Unlimited Access | $199.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for all fitness levels
- 🚀 Comprehensive training programs
- 💡 Excellent educational content
- 👍 Variety of workout options
- 👍 Detailed exercise instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Poor customer support
- 🤔 Aggressive marketing and upsells
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🤔 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not registering as complete
- Paid content not accessible after purchase
- Exercise videos not loading properly
- Syncing issues with other devices
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom exercises
- Offline access to workouts and content
- Better syncing with fitness trackers
- More personalization and customization options
- Improved navigation and user experience


### MacroFactor Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-based, personalized workout routines and an intuitive tracker for strength training. It automatically adjusts your plan based on progress and allows for custom routines, home gym setups, and detailed progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout routines, Intuitive workout tracker, Automatic progression adjustments, Home gym equipment customization, Progress charts and data insights, Exercise technique videos, Plate and PR calculators

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ganbaru Method free?

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

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ganbaru Method or MacroFactor Workouts?

MacroFactor Workouts is rated higher. Ganbaru Method averages 4.7 out of 5 from 772 ratings, while MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Ganbaru Method or MacroFactor Workouts have ads?

Neither Ganbaru Method nor MacroFactor Workouts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ganbaru Method or MacroFactor Workouts?

Ganbaru Method ships an update every 2 weeks, and MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. Most recently, Ganbaru Method was updated on October 11, 2026 and MacroFactor Workouts on October 14, 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.*