# Boostcamp vs Variable Resistance Training

The clearest difference is rating: Boostcamp at 4.8 against Variable Resistance Training's 4.0. Boostcamp also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 4) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). Variable Resistance Training's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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 Variable Resistance Training sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boostcamp holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. 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.

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, Variable Resistance Training every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boostcamp | Variable Resistance Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostcamp-workout-tracker/id1529354455/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variable-resistance-training/id6749834451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 293 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPM Health Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529354457) | [Andrew Soumbos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812962868) |

## What reviewers say

### Boostcamp

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

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #191 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


### Variable Resistance Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variable-resistance-training/id6749834451)

This app offers advanced tracking for resistance band workouts, automatically calculating resistance and progression based on your saved equipment. It also supports tracking weights and calisthenics, providing detailed analytics and a video library for exercise demonstrations.

**Highlights:** Automatic band resistance calculation, Dynamic resistance progression generation, Weight and calisthenics tracking, Full video exercise library, Detailed analytics and progress charts, Customizable rest timer, Superset functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VRT Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| VRT Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| VRT Lifetime Pro | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boostcamp free?

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

### Is Variable Resistance Training free?

Variable Resistance Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boostcamp or Variable Resistance Training?

Boostcamp is rated higher. Boostcamp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Variable Resistance Training averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Boostcamp or Variable Resistance Training have ads?

Both Boostcamp and Variable Resistance Training show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boostcamp or Variable Resistance Training?

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, and Variable Resistance Training every 6 days. Most recently, Boostcamp was updated on October 13, 2026 and Variable Resistance Training on October 10, 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.*