Boostcamp vs Gradux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Gradux
This app offers intelligent strength training tools for lifters, including a warm-up calculator and plate loading assistant. It provides detailed progress tracking and global leaderboards to quantify your fitness journey.
- Warm-up protocol calculator
- Intelligent barbell plate loader
- Wilks & RPE-to-percentage conversion
- Goal setting and progress tracking
- Body composition metrics
- Real-time global leaderboards
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Global Leaders in Results-Oriented & Data-Driven Training Technology Gradux intends to disrupt the fitness tech industry with intelligent strength training technology, developed by industry veterans with over 30,000 hours of professional coaching experience with online clients spanning 8 countries. Born from over a decade of hands-on expertise in private gym ownership and private coaching, Gradux delivers what other apps promise but fail to provide—a comprehensive ecosystem of proprietary training tools engineered specifically for lifters who demand excellence and quantification. At the core of Gradux lies our revolutionary warm-up protocol calculator, a first-of-its-kind feature designed to eliminate the performance-undermining dilemma that plagues lifters worldwide: insufficient preparation or excessive warm-up volume. Our intelligent barbell plate loader with visual display eliminates frustrating "plate math" calculations, instantly showing you exactly which plates to load for maximum efficiency. Along with Wilks & RPE-to-percentage conversion calculators among others, comprehensive tracking features for individual goal setting, and detailed performance/body composition progress metrics, Gradux provides precision tools typically reserved for private coaching environments—all now available at your fingertips. What truly separates Gradux from conventional training apps is our unparalleled commitment to the lifting community and culture through our real-time global leaderboards. Watch your worldwide ranking update instantly as you progress, with sophisticated safeguards ensuring data integrity across all metrics. While others charge premium subscriptions for basic functionality, Gradux delivers comprehensive tracking for all primary barbell lifts and their variations completely free, with seamless integration across all calculators for a truly individualized experience. Whether you're taking your first steps under the bar or competing at international levels, Gradux transforms raw effort into measurable progress through scientifically-optimized training technology. This app is optimized for iPhones. UNLOCK YOUR FULL POTENTIAL WITH GRADUX PLUS Take your fitness journey to the next level with Gradux Plus, our premium subscription that unlocks powerful features designed for serious lifters and fitness enthusiasts. GRADUX PLUS FEATURES: • Workout Templates - Build re-useable workout templates on your terms • Progress Tracking - Track every workout, set, and rep with more detailed analytics • Personal Records - Automatically track PRs and celebrate your achievements • Global Leaderboards - Enhanced tracking auto-updates your position in worldwide rankings • Your Data, Always - Access your workout history in-app anytime, even if you cancel Gradux Plus PRICING: Monthly: $9.99/month FREE TRIAL: Start with a 14-day free trial to experience all Gradux Plus features. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gradux.io/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gradux at 100% against Boostcamp's 60%. Boostcamp's advantage is chart position (#142 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Boostcamp sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Gradux sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, Gradux every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boostcamp | Gradux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (10K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #142 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 293 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BPM Health Co. | Ben Graham Fitness Solutions, Inc. |
Customer experience
Boostcamp
Gradux
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
Gradux
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Boostcamp
- 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
- 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
Gradux
- Gradux Plus Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
Questions
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