# Boostcamp vs Built With Science+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Boostcamp at free with in-app purchases against Built With Science+'s subscription. Boostcamp also leads on chart position (#178 vs unranked). Built With Science+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 60%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boostcamp sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Built With Science+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 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 — 4.8 for Boostcamp against 4.8 for Built With Science+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Boostcamp's written reviews are positive against 80% of Built With Science+'s.

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, Built With Science+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boostcamp | Built With Science+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostcamp-workout-programs/id1529354455/reviews) | [4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/built-with-science-plus/id6446000532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **79.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 293 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPM Health Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529354457) | [Built With Science Holdings Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559732895) |

## What reviewers say

### Boostcamp

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

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #195 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


### Built With Science+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/built-with-science-plus/id6446000532)

This intelligent fitness companion offers personalized workout plans and nutrition advice based on scientific insights. It adapts to your progress with real-time feedback, providing guidance for continuous gains and informed health decisions.

**Highlights:** Hyper-Personalized Workouts, Progressive Overload Guidance, Real-Time Diet Adjustments, AI-Powered Meal Scanner, 250+ Exercise Tutorials, Daily Knowledge Boosters, AI Fitness & Nutrition Assistant

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $189.00 | per year |
| Intermediate Program Unlock | $49.00 | one-time |
| Beginner Program Unlock | $49.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive fitness and nutrition tracking
- 🚀 Convenient all-in-one app
- 📚 Helpful educational lessons
- 💪 Science-backed program
- 🎯 Customized and adaptive workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs
- 🔍 Limited food database and recipe options
- 📱 Lack of integration with other fitness apps and devices
- 🕰️ Inflexible workout scheduling
- 💬 Limited human interaction and coaching support

**Reported bugs**

- Workout data sometimes gets lost or marked incomplete
- App takes a long time to open
- Login and sign-up issues for existing customers
- Inconsistent exercise recommendations and adjustments

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create and save custom recipes
- Integrate with Apple Health and other fitness platforms
- Provide more flexibility in workout scheduling
- Enhance human coaching and support features
- Improve performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boostcamp free?

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

### Is Built With Science+ free?

Built With Science+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boostcamp or Built With Science+?

Boostcamp and Built With Science+ are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 3.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Boostcamp or Built With Science+ have ads?

Boostcamp shows ads; Built With Science+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boostcamp or Built With Science+?

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, and Built With Science+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boostcamp was updated on September 24, 2026 and Built With Science+ on September 23, 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.*