# Boostcamp vs IronStack

Boostcamp and IronStack both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of IronStack's written reviews are positive against 60% of Boostcamp's. IronStack also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Boostcamp's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 7) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boostcamp sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and IronStack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.9 for IronStack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boostcamp has 11K ratings behind it against 7, 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 IronStack's.

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, IronStack every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boostcamp | IronStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostcamp-workout-tracker/id1529354455/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironstack-simple-workout-log/id6741048202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 293 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPM Health Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529354457) | [ZanaWorks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512608222) |

## What reviewers say

### Boostcamp

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

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #208 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


### IronStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironstack-simple-workout-log/id6741048202)

Log your gym workouts quickly and efficiently with this streamlined strength training app. Track progress, set personal records, and customize exercises without unnecessary clutter or account creation. Offers optional Pro features for advanced insights and AI-generated workouts.

**Highlights:** Fast workout logging, Automatic PR detection, Built-in rest timer, Customizable exercises, Apple Watch integration, Workout history search, Optional AI workout generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| IronStack Lifetime Unlock | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boostcamp free?

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

### Is IronStack free?

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

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

IronStack is rated higher. Boostcamp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while IronStack averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Boostcamp or IronStack have ads?

Boostcamp shows ads; IronStack does not.

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

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, and IronStack every 4 days. Most recently, Boostcamp was updated on October 25, 2026 and IronStack on October 25, 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.*