# Boostcamp vs MacroFactor Workouts

The clearest difference is monetization model: Boostcamp at free with in-app purchases against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. Boostcamp also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (74% 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 MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 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 MacroFactor Workouts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Boostcamp's written reviews are positive against 74% of MacroFactor Workouts's.

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boostcamp | MacroFactor Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostcamp-workout-programs/id1529354455/reviews) | [4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **74.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #187 | **#133** |
| Size | 293 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BPM Health Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529354457) | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) |

## What reviewers say

### Boostcamp

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

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #206 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


### MacroFactor Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-based, personalized workout routines and an intuitive tracker for strength training. It automatically adjusts your plan based on progress and allows for custom routines, home gym setups, and detailed progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout routines, Intuitive workout tracker, Automatic progression adjustments, Home gym equipment customization, Progress charts and data insights, Exercise technique videos, Plate and PR calculators

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boostcamp free?

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

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boostcamp or MacroFactor Workouts?

Boostcamp and MacroFactor Workouts are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 4.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Boostcamp or MacroFactor Workouts have ads?

Boostcamp shows ads; MacroFactor Workouts does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boostcamp or MacroFactor Workouts?

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, and MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. Most recently, Boostcamp was updated on September 24, 2026 and MacroFactor Workouts on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Boostcamp or MacroFactor Workouts?

Boostcamp currently peaks at #187 in the App Store charts, and MacroFactor Workouts at #133. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*