Comparison

Muscleware vs CheckIn Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant event updates
  • Reminders and timing information
  • Direct communication from organizers
  • Supports IFBB, NPC, and CPA events
  • Free to download and use
Features
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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.

About

CheckIn Pro

Features
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CheckIn Pro is the check‑in camera built for physique athletes — bodybuilding, classic physique, men's physique, bikini, figure, wellness, and anyone tracking their transformation. Tired of setting timers and running back into frame, only to get inconsistent results? CheckIn Pro takes the hassle out of your weekly check-in and makes it a smooth, repeatable process. Pose-guided, hands-free capture and ghost-overlay alignment mean every shot lines up — so your check-ins stay consistent and you have time to hit the pose just right. CheckIn Pro tracks every pose and how many weeks out you are from your show, keeping your whole prep organized. CAPTURE THE RIGHT WAY • Guided sessions walk you through your division's mandatory poses • Hands‑free: start each pose by voice ("let's go" — or your own catch phrase), motion‑stillness, or a timer • Ghost overlay of your last shot so you match framing every time • Burst Mode takes multiple shots of each pose (optional) SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Side‑by‑side and blended overlay comparisons • Auto‑align two photos; isolate yourself onto a clean background (on‑device) • Export timelapse animations to show your prep over time TRACK THE NUMBERS • Log weight and measurements; see trends and weekly change • Goal countdown with prep progress • Multi‑show career: organize check‑ins by show and compare across years PRIVACY FIRST: YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • 100% on-device — your check-ins are never uploaded to our servers • No account, no sign-up. Back up or export only when you choose to. • Coached? Send a whole session straight to your coach — email it or drop it in any shared cloud folder. Stop guessing whether you're improving. Check in, line it up, and dominate. CHECKIN PRO PREMIUM Your library is always free to view and compare. Premium unlocks unlimited check‑ins, exports, photo import, background removal, and multiple shows. CheckIn Pro Premium is an auto‑renewing subscription: Monthly $2.99 or Annual $24.99. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://checkinpro.gamifiedapps.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Muscleware3 screens
CheckIn Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Muscleware at none against CheckIn Pro's 2. Muscleware also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.5). CheckIn Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. CheckIn Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Muscleware asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Muscleware ships an update every 2 months, CheckIn Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Muscleware versus CheckIn Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusclewareCheckIn Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuscleware IncSteve Yu

In-app purchases

None

Muscleware

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CheckIn Pro

Subscriptions2
  • CheckIn Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • CheckIn Pro Annual Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Muscleware free?
Muscleware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CheckIn Pro free?
CheckIn Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Muscleware or CheckIn Pro have ads?
Neither Muscleware nor CheckIn Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Muscleware or CheckIn Pro?
Muscleware ships an update every 2 months, and CheckIn Pro every 2 days. Most recently, Muscleware was updated on September 21, 2026 and CheckIn Pro on September 19, 2026.

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