Comparison

Boostcamp vs TrueCals

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 provides a comprehensive workout tracker and gym logger with over 11,000 programs and an AI coach. Log every set, track progress with detailed analytics, and access a vast library of coach-designed plans. It offers features like a rest timer, plate calculator, and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Workout logging with RPE, RIR, e1RM
  • AI-generated custom workout plans
  • 11,000+ coach-designed programs
  • Detailed analytics and progress tracking
  • Rest timer and plate calculator
  • Offline workout logging
  • Syncs bodyweight with Apple Health
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

TrueCals

Features
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TrueCals makes calorie tracking effortless. Snap a photo of your meal, scan a barcode, or search from 1.4 million real foods — and get accurate macros in seconds. AI MEAL SCANNER Point your camera at any meal. The AI identifies what you're eating, estimates calories and macros, and asks follow-up questions to get it right. Works with home-cooked food, restaurant plates, and packaged snacks. BARCODE SCANNER Scan any product barcode for instant nutrition info. The AI figures out serving sizes for you — whether you had a tablespoon or the whole jar. 1.4 MILLION FOODS Search real foods that real people actually eat, ranked by how often they're logged. Every result comes with full macro breakdowns. DAILY SCORE A simple 0-100 score based on your calorie accuracy, protein intake, and daily habits. One number that tells you how your day went. CUSTOM HABITS Track up to 15 daily habits alongside your food. Workout, water, sleep, steps — whatever matters to you. Everything counts toward your score. APPLE HEALTH Step count syncs automatically from your iPhone or Apple Watch straight to your dashboard. HISTORY YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE Filter by 7, 30, or 90 days. See averages, scores, and trends. Tap any day to edit meals or fix mistakes. SMART ONBOARDING Enter your stats once. TrueCals calculates your ideal calorie and protein targets, shows you a 12-week weight projection, and builds a plan around your goal. SYNCS EVERYWHERE Log on your phone, check on your tablet. Real-time cloud sync keeps everything in one place. Built for people who want to track their food without fighting their app.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrueCals at none against Boostcamp's 10. TrueCals also leads on ads (none vs shown). Boostcamp's advantage is chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. TrueCals asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Boostcamp versus TrueCals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoostcampTrueCals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#162 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBPM Health Co.Amer Sarhan

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

TrueCals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Boostcamp

Subscriptions9
  • 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 Pro14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

TrueCals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boostcamp free?
Boostcamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrueCals free?
TrueCals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boostcamp or TrueCals have ads?
Boostcamp shows ads; TrueCals does not.

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