# Chisel vs SOFAST Groundwork

The clearest difference is ads: SOFAST Groundwork at none against Chisel's shown. SOFAST Groundwork also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Chisel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (32 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chisel sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SOFAST Groundwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SOFAST Groundwork holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chisel has 32 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Chisel's written reviews are positive against 100% of SOFAST Groundwork's.

Chisel ships an update every 2 days, SOFAST Groundwork every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chisel | SOFAST Groundwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chisel-abs-and-six-pack/id1511323845/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofast-groundwork/id6761746157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 372 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DiosEsAqui LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274124856) | [JEFFREY LEE ADAMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861681172) |

## What reviewers say

### Chisel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chisel-abs-and-six-pack/id1511323845)

Build your dream physique from home with science-backed routines. Offers hundreds of exercises, meal plans, and structured routines for all fitness levels. Achieve lasting results and a stronger core without gym memberships.

**Highlights:** Smart workout programs, Beginner to advanced levels, Targeted six-pack training, Full core strength building, Workouts adapt to consistency, Exercise rest timer, Weekly progress photos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Shredded Meal Plan | Free | one-time |
| Chisel Away | Free | one-time |
| Gains Meal Plan | Free | one-time |
| Vegetarian Meal Plan | Free | one-time |


### SOFAST Groundwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofast-groundwork/id6761746157)

This app is a workout companion for tactical athletes, offering a variety of training programs and tracking capabilities. Log workouts, participate in daily challenges, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals. Unlock advanced features and analytics with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Workout logging with 3 tiers, Hero and benchmark workouts, Daily workout of the day, Built-in interval timer, Global leaderboards, Community whiteboard, Personal record card sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Groundwork Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Groundwork Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chisel free?

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

### Is SOFAST Groundwork free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chisel or SOFAST Groundwork?

SOFAST Groundwork is rated higher. Chisel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while SOFAST Groundwork averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Chisel or SOFAST Groundwork have ads?

Chisel shows ads; SOFAST Groundwork does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chisel or SOFAST Groundwork?

Chisel ships an update every 2 days, and SOFAST Groundwork every 10 days. Most recently, Chisel was updated on October 5, 2026 and SOFAST Groundwork on October 16, 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.*