Muscleware vs GlowStrong
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Muscleware
Stay informed about IFBB Professional League, NPC, and CPA events with instant updates directly from organizers. Receive timely reminders, schedule changes, and crucial event information.
- Instant event updates
- Reminders and timing information
- Direct communication from organizers
- Supports IFBB, NPC, and CPA events
- Free to download and use
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The Muscleware Live Notifications App is a communications tool used by Promoters of IFBB Professional League, National Physique Committee (NPC), NPC Worldwide and Canadian Physique Alliance (CPA) events. When Promoters enable the Live Notifications system for their event, Athletes, Fans & Spectators can download this FREE Live Notifications App to receive instant updates directly from event staff. From helpful reminders to important timing & scheduling updates, the Muscleware Live Notifications App keeps you connected to organizers and delivers the latest information about your event! To learn more about Muscleware, visit www.muscleware.com.
GlowStrong
This app offers science-backed fitness and nutrition programs for men and women, focusing on hormone optimization and accelerated results. It includes personalized training, meal plans, and direct access to expert coaching and a supportive community.
- Hormone-smart training for men and women
- TempoFlex proprietary training system
- Hormone-optimizing meal plans and recipes
- Daily coaching and community support
- Apple Watch & HealthKit integration
- Fitbit and MyFitnessPal syncing
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GlowStrong is where science, strength, and hormones collide—designed by Dr. Michelle Sands, Naturopathic Physician and hormone expert, and powered by master trainer Coach Kijon. GlowStrong encompasses mind , body and soul for women and men who demand more from their bodies, their health, and their lives. Inside GlowStrong: GlowFit (for women): Sculpt lean muscle, boost metabolism, and ignite energy—without wrecking your hormones. AlphaState (for men): Build power, sharpen focus, and fuel drive—while staying balanced and bulletproof. TempoFlex Training: At the center of both Alpha State and GlowFit you’ll find our proprietary training system that fast-tracks maximum results in minimal time. Home and gym plans available. Hormone-Smart Nutrition: Fuel your body with meal plans and recipes that optimize hormones and accelerate results. Daily Coaching & Community: Motivation, accountability, and expert support—because transformation doesn’t happen in isolation. All Glowstrong members will get direct access to Coach Kijon, Dr. Michelle and the entire GLOWStrong community. Access includes - direct message and chat, custom meal plans and macros, form troubleshooting via video analysis and weekly live coaching calls. Apple Watch & HealthKit: GlowStrong connects with your Apple Watch and HealthKit app to keep your fitness journey seamless. Track sets, reps, and rest right from your wrist, monitor heart rate and workout time, and automatically sync calories, steps, and activity into Apple Health for a complete view of your progress. Fitbit: Sync your Fitbit to GlowStrong to capture your daily activity, calories, and heart rate data in real time. Use Fitbit insights to personalize your training, stay accountable, and see your progress both inside and outside the gym. MyFitnessPal: Pair GlowStrong with MyFitnessPal to make nutrition simple and effective. Log meals, track macros, and sync your food diary with your training plan, giving you the tools to fuel your workouts, balance hormones, and hit your goals with precision.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GlowStrong at 5.0 against Muscleware's 2.6. GlowStrong also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Muscleware's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GlowStrong holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
Muscleware ships an update every 2 months, GlowStrong every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Muscleware | GlowStrong |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muscleware Inc | Glow Natural Wellness LLC |
Customer experience
Muscleware
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In-app purchases
Muscleware
No in-app purchases
GlowStrong
No in-app purchases
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