Comparison

Boostcamp vs Axelroad

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

Axelroad

This app guides beginners through strength training with step-by-step missions and exercise demos. It offers proven programs, gamified progress tracking, and motivational tips to build confidence and a stronger body.

Highlights
  • Beginner-friendly strength training plans
  • Step-by-step guided missions
  • Exercise demos with clear instructions
  • Gamified progress tracking (streaks, XP, levels)
  • Proven programs recommended by r/Fitness
  • In-app lifting buddy for encouragement
Features
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Axelroad helps you build muscle and strength step by step. Not sure where to start? We've got you. Follow a proven training plan, learn the movements, and always know what to do. Build muscle, strength, and confidence, one small step at a time. CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM Choose from popular programs recommended by The Fitness Wiki, including LIFTOFF, Basic Beginner Strength, and GZCLP. Start where you are and follow a simple training path. ALWAYS KNOW WHAT TO DO See your next workout, exercises, sets, reps, and weights in one place. Watch demos, train, and log your progress. LEARN AS YOU GO Improve your form with training tips and demos. Build skills and see your confidence rise. SEE PROGRESS FROM DAY ONE See your progress immediately. Way before you notice changes in the mirror. EASY TO USE WITH APPLE WATCH Track your workouts from your wrist with Apple Watch support. TRY FOR FREE Your first 3 workouts are free. No payment information needed. No subscription. No ads. Buy more workouts only if you wish to continue. Start where you are. Build muscle and strength step by step.

Screenshots

Boostcamp4 screens
Axelroad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Axelroad at 100% against Boostcamp's 60%. Axelroad also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Axelroad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, Axelroad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Boostcamp versus Axelroad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoostcampAxelroad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size293 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBPM Health Co.Axelgate

Customer experience

Boostcamp

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

Axelroad

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

Axelroad

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
6 purchases

Axelroad

One-time6
  • 12 Missions (~4 Weeks)$9.99
  • Thorby Core$14.99
  • Founder's Pack$17.99
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  • 36 Missions (~3 Months)$19.99
  • Thorby Complete$19.99
  • 72 Missions (~6 Months)$29.99

Questions

Is Boostcamp free?
Boostcamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Axelroad free?
Axelroad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Boostcamp or Axelroad have ads?
Boostcamp shows ads; Axelroad does not.
Which is updated more often, Boostcamp or Axelroad?
Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, and Axelroad every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boostcamp was updated on September 26, 2026 and Axelroad on September 23, 2026.

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