# Boostcamp vs 8x3

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 8x3 at none against Boostcamp's 24. 8x3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (95% vs 60%). Boostcamp's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 401) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boostcamp sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. 8x3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Boostcamp against 4.9 for 8x3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boostcamp has 10K ratings behind it against 401, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Boostcamp's written reviews are positive against 95% of 8x3's.

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, 8x3 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boostcamp | 8x3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostcamp-workout-programs/id1529354455/reviews) | **[4.9 (401 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8x3/id1561393713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 401 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **94.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 293 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPM Health Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529354457) | [Valentyn Vakatsiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754935686) |

## What reviewers say

### Boostcamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostcamp-workout-programs/id1529354455)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #210 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers a vast library of structured strength training and muscle-building programs, including popular routines like nSuns and Reddit PPL. It provides tools for tracking workouts, monitoring progress, and even building custom plans. The app is designed to eliminate guesswork and provide proven methods for achieving fitness goals.

**Highlights:** 130+ expert-designed programs, 10,000+ community-shared routines, Full workout logging with RPE/1RM, Auto-progression for weights, Muscle volume tracking, Custom program builder

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boostcamp Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| Boostcamp Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Boostcamp Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Boostcamp Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Limited-Time Offer | $48.99 | per year |
| Boostcamp Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Boostcamp Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Boostcamp Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Boostcamp Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Boostcamp Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Boostcamp Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Boostcamp Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Boostcamp Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lunch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Access to Coach's Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Program Donation | $19.99 | one-time |
| Access to Coach's Program | $24.99 | one-time |
| Access to Coach's Program | $39.99 | one-time |
| Access to Coach's Program | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Detailed workout programs
- 💪 Helps build consistency
- 🎯 Tracks progress effectively
- 🧠 Knowledgeable coaches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Key features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Aggressive subscription prompts
- ⚠️ Requires stable internet connection
- 🕰️ Rest timer not always reliable

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Inability to reorder exercises
- Crashing and loading issues
- Inconsistent exercise tracking

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for workouts
- Apple Watch integration
- More customization options
- Improved exercise video demonstrations
- Ability to create and share custom programs


### 8x3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8x3/id1561393713)

This app helps you log your bodyweight fitness workouts, specifically designed for the Reddit Recommended Routine. It guides you through exercises, manages rest times, and tracks your progress, allowing you to focus on technique and performance.

**Highlights:** Log bodyweight workouts, Guided exercise transitions, Rest time management, Exercise progression tracking, Focus on technique and performance

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Straightforward and well-designed
- 👍 Excellent for the Reddit Recommended Routine
- 🚀 Minimal and no-frills
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with timers and music playback
- 🔍 Lack of customization options for workouts
- 🔍 Some exercises missing titles, images, or instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Timer pauses when switching apps or locking screen
- Alternate exercises not always re-selected properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to add notes to workouts
- Option to download exercise videos for offline use
- Customizable workout creation and ordering
- Progress tracking and visualization features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boostcamp free?

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

### Is 8x3 free?

8x3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boostcamp or 8x3?

8x3 is rated higher. Boostcamp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while 8x3 averages 4.9 from 401 ratings.

### Do Boostcamp or 8x3 have ads?

Boostcamp shows ads; 8x3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boostcamp or 8x3?

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, and 8x3 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boostcamp was updated on September 24, 2026 and 8x3 on August 22, 2026.

---

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