Comparison

Boostcamp vs MapCut

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

Head to head
About

Boostcamp

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
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Trusted by over 1,300,000 lifters. 300M+ workouts logged. 4.8 stars. Boostcamp is a free workout tracker and gym logger with 11,000+ programs and an AI coach that builds a custom plan from your goal, schedule, and equipment. Log every set. Run nSuns, GZCLP, 5/3/1, Reddit PPL, PHUL, PHAT, or 130+ coach programs. No spreadsheet. Garage Gym Reviews named Boostcamp the Best Workout App Overall in 2026. "I primarily train for strength and hypertrophy, and Boostcamp is the best app I’ve ever used. I love all the data it provides, and there are so many great programs to choose from within the workout library." – Matt Dustin, CSCS, PN1-NC, Garage Gym Reviews Featured in Fortune’s 2026 trainer-approved Boostcamp review. "Boostcamp has all the features of Strong and Hevy, but what puts Boostcamp decidedly #1 is that it features a library of programs from some of the most recognizable figures in fitness." – Alex Bromley, Professional Strongman "Boostcamp puts all of Reddit's best free workouts in one slick app...give Boostcamp a try." – Lifehacker WHAT YOU GET • Workout Tracker – Log sets, reps, and weight with RPE, RIR, and e1RM. Auto-progression sets your next weights. Rest timer, plate calculator, supersets, drop sets, warmup templates, form videos, and mid-set exercise swaps that keep your numbers. PRs flag in-session. Weekly Sunday reports and year-end Wrapped. Offline. Live Activities put your set and rest timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Syncs bodyweight with Apple Health. • AI Coach – Short questionnaire, then a customized multi-week program you log in the same tracker. Or pick a named coach program and start today. Fork any program, or build your own with no cap. • 11,000+ Programs – 130+ coach-designed plans with progressions, periodization, and deloads, plus a huge community library. Filter by goal, level, and days per week. The library is free. No ads. • Analytics – Volume, muscle-group engagement, PRs, and training history. Pro adds Strength Score (0–100 across the big lifts) and a per-muscle volume heatmap. POPULAR PROGRAMS nSuns 5/3/1, GZCLP, 5/3/1 BBB, 5/3/1 for Beginners, Building the Monolith, Candito 6 Week, TSA, Bullmastiff, Greyskull LP, PHUL, PHAT, Reddit PPL, KONG, MASS IMPACT, Jacked and Tan 2.0, Strong Curves, Alberto Nuñez Upper Lower, Eric Helms Intermediate Bodybuilding, Greg Nuckols Beginner, Reddit Bodyweight Fitness RR, and thousands more. COACHES Dr. Eric Helms, Alex Bromley, Cody Lefever (GZCL), Geoffrey Verity Schofield, Alberto Nuñez, Bryce Lewis, Greg Nuckols, Jonnie Candito, Bald Omni-Man, Natural Hypertrophy, Basement Bodybuilding, Brandon Campbell (PHUL), Dr. Swole, Matt Vena, Menno Henselmans, Justina Ercole, Tiffany Ma, Rebecca Rouse, and 50+ more. Competitive athletes and researchers, not random influencers. WHO IT'S FOR Beginners who want a plan and a gym logger. Intermediate lifters done with spreadsheets. Anyone who wants an AI coach plus a real tracker. Men and women. Full gym, garage gym, or dumbbells at home. 2–6 days per week. ABOUT Boostcamp started by putting Reddit’s best programs into a workout tracker that works. 1.3M+ lifters now log training, follow 11,000+ programs, and build custom plans with an AI coach. Free to start. No ads. Questions? support@boostcamp.app

About

MapCut

This app encourages outdoor activity through fun daily challenges and route exploration. It syncs with HealthKit to track your progress and offers surprise adventures based on your location and past activities. Earn points for bragging rights and share your achievements with friends.

Highlights
  • Daily personalized routes
  • Location-based surprise adventures
  • HealthKit and Apple Watch sync
  • Activity progress tracking
  • Achievement points system
  • Photo missions and quests
Features
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Join the fun with MapCut, the app that gets you outside and moving! Whether you're tracking your daily walks with HealthKit or completing exciting daily challenges, there's always something to do. With a sprinkle of humour and a dash of adventure, MapCut makes your day a little brighter. For the Casual Adventurer: MapCut is designed for casual people, not hardcore fitness buffs. It's about enjoying the journey and discovering new things, not about breaking records. We value trying out new things just for fun, and nothing else. Daily Challenges: • Explore New Routes: Receive unique, personalized routes to conquer every day. Complete your challenge while it's active to earn Achievement Points. • Capture the Moments: Enjoy daily challenges, like being out there for sunset or sunrise and capturing those stunning moments to earn points for your gallery. • Surprise Adventures: Let our app surprise you with a challenge based on your location and past activities. From fun photo missions to quirky quests, there's always a new way to explore. Track Your Activities: • Sync with HealthKit and Apple Watch to log all your activities. See your routes displayed on the map and track your progress over time. Earn Bragging Rights: • Achievement Points are up for grabs with every challenge you complete. They're not worth much in the real world, but the bragging rights are priceless! Share Your Adventures: • Show off your completed challenges and stunning photos with friends. Who's the ultimate MapCutter in your crew? Join the MapCut Community: • Connect with fellow adventurers who, like you, are out there touching some grass and making memories. With dozens (almost) of MapCutters, there's always someone to share your journey with. Why MapCut? • Fun, simple, and a great way to get moving. • Discover new routes and hidden gems in your area. • Enjoy a daily dose of outdoor adventure. • Perfect for those who want to spend less time on their phones and more time exploring the world. Download MapCut today and start your adventure! Adventure is just a step away, and the bragging rights are free!"

Screenshots

Boostcamp4 screens
MapCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapCut at 100% against Boostcamp's 60%. MapCut also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). Boostcamp's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 4) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price and iOS requirement 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. Boostcamp sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. MapCut asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapCut 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 4, 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 MapCut's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, MapCut every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Boostcamp versus MapCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoostcampMapCut
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size293 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBPM Health Co.Allahverdi Suleymanov

Customer experience

Boostcamp

All ratings9,967 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews424 reviews
Positive59.9%
Neutral10.8%
Negative29.2%

MapCut

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Boostcamp

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

MapCut

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Boostcamp

Subscriptions13
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Boostcamp Pro7 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Boostcamp Pro$14.991 Month
  • Limited-Time Offer14 Days trial$48.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro1 Year trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time7
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Lunch$4.99
  • Access to Coach's Program$9.99
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  • Program Donation$19.99
  • Access to Coach's Program$24.99
  • Access to Coach's Program$39.99
  • Access to Coach's Program$49.99
None

MapCut

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boostcamp free?
Boostcamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapCut free?
MapCut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boostcamp or MapCut?
MapCut is rated higher. Boostcamp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while MapCut averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Boostcamp or MapCut have ads?
Boostcamp shows ads; MapCut does not.
Which is updated more often, Boostcamp or MapCut?
Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, and MapCut every 4 days. Most recently, Boostcamp was updated on September 24, 2026 and MapCut on June 1, 2026.

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