# Boostcamp vs Base1520

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Base1520 at 100% against Boostcamp's 60%. Base1520 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Boostcamp's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 5) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Base1520 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Base1520 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boostcamp has 10K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Boostcamp's written reviews are positive against 100% of Base1520's.

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, Base1520 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boostcamp | Base1520 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostcamp-workout-tracker/id1529354455/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base1520/id6450730608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 293 MB | 418 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPM Health Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529354457) | [BASE 1520 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694643792) |

## What reviewers say

### Boostcamp

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

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #193 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


### Base1520

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base1520/id6450730608)

This fitness app provides customized workouts, nutritional guidance, and mental well-being tools specifically for missionaries. It fosters community support and tracks progress, helping users honor their bodies and enhance their mission experience.

**Highlights:** Customized workouts for missionary demands, Nutritional guidance and meal planning, Mental resilience and well-being tasks, Community support and experience sharing, Progress tracking and goal setting, Syncs with Health app for instant metric updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Package | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boostcamp free?

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

### Is Base1520 free?

Base1520 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boostcamp or Base1520?

Base1520 is rated higher. Boostcamp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Base1520 averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Boostcamp or Base1520 have ads?

Boostcamp shows ads; Base1520 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boostcamp or Base1520?

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, and Base1520 monthly. Most recently, Boostcamp was updated on October 14, 2026 and Base1520 on October 7, 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.*