# Boostcamp vs Barkle

Boostcamp and Barkle both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Barkle's written reviews are positive against 60% of Boostcamp's. Barkle also leads on ads (none vs shown). Boostcamp's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 6) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boostcamp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Barkle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.9 for Boostcamp against 5.0 for Barkle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boostcamp has 11K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Barkle's.

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, Barkle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boostcamp | Barkle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostcamp-workout-tracker/id1529354455/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barkle/id6463427532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 294 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BPM Health Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529354457) | [22 Eleven Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704339903) |

## What reviewers say

### Boostcamp

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

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #153 Top Grossing · 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 (9)**

| 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 | $69.99 | per year |
| Boostcamp Pro | $79.99 | per year |

**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


### Barkle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barkle/id6463427532)

Analyze your fitness data and enhance your performance with community-driven tools. Upgrade for exclusive features, cross-platform data integration, and early access to live events and races.

**Highlights:** Data analysis tools, Performance enhancement features, Community-driven features, Exclusive previews, Cross-platform data integration (coming soon), Early access to live events and races

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barkle+ | $7.99 | per month |
| Barkle+ | $69.99 | per year |
| Single Event Access. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pay As You Use | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boostcamp free?

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

### Is Barkle free?

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

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

Barkle is rated higher. Boostcamp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Barkle averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Boostcamp or Barkle have ads?

Boostcamp shows ads; Barkle does not.

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

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, and Barkle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boostcamp was updated on November 4, 2026 and Barkle on November 3, 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.*