Comparison

Boostcamp vs StronkBar

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 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
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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

StronkBar

This strength training companion allows users to quickly log workouts with features like rest timers, a plate calculator, and automatic PR detection. It supports various training styles and offers data export, with an optional Pro version for advanced analytics and programming.

Highlights
  • Workout logging
  • Live Activities rest timer
  • Plate calculator
  • Estimated 1RM tracking
  • Personal Record detection
  • Supersets & Drop Sets
  • Data export
Features
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StronkBar is a workout logger for lifters who care about training, not app friction. Log workouts fast in a private app that syncs through iCloud and lets you export your full history anytime. No account. No subscription. No AI. --- ALREADY TRACKING ELSEWHERE? Keep your history intact. Import workout data from CSV exports (StrengthLog verified) and continue right where you left off.* COACH-MADE PROGRAMS? NO PROBLEM. Turn Excel spreadsheets into structured, trackable workouts. StronkBar's import system reads your program files and converts them into clean training sessions on your iPhone. Excel template is downloadable from within the app, with a guide on how to use it.* TRAINING STYLES THAT ADAPT Switch between Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, or General Gym modes. The interface adjusts accordingly. Competition lifters see meet projections and periodization blocks, while gym users get a more streamlined experience. BUILT FOR THE PLATFORM StronkBar is a native Swift app. It's fast, works offline, and syncs privately through iCloud. Your training data stays on your devices. --- FEATURES • Live Activities Rest timer on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Shows next set information such as weight, reps, and rest time. Glance at your phone between sets without needing to unlock your phone. • Plate Calculator Enter your working weight; see the exact plates to load. Supports custom bar weights and plate inventories. • Estimated 1RM Tracking Every logged set contributes to your estimated one-rep max. Unlock progression charts and trend analysis with StronkBar Pro. • Reps in Reserve (RIR) Log proximity to failure alongside weight and reps. RIR data feeds into effort analysis and progression decisions. • Personal Records Automatic PR detection across multiple rep ranges. Know instantly when you've hit a lifetime best. • Supersets & Drop Sets Tag sets as supersets, drop sets, or warmups. StronkBar handles the structure so you can focus on lifting. • Warmup Generator Generate progressive warmup sets based on your working weight. Configurable percentages, plate rounding, and optional empty-bar sets. • Exercise Library Over 300 exercises with full muscle group taxonomy. Create your own and track them alongside the built-in library. • Data Export Export your complete workout history as CSV at any time. Your data is always yours. --- STRONKBAR PRO StronkBar has a complete free core plan: unlimited logging, PRs, Live Activities, all tools, and iCloud sync. An optional one-time purchase unlocks deeper analytics and structured programming features: • E1RM progression charts and muscle group volume breakdown • RIR analysis and competition meet projections • Program import from Excel and CSV • Training blocks and periodization calendar • Smart Training Max auto-progression • Workout history import No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Buy once, own it forever. *Import features require StronkBar Pro. --- PRIVACY & DATA All data is stored locally on your device. iCloud sync is end-to-end encrypted — even Apple cannot read your workout history, and neither can we. There are no accounts, no servers, and no tracking. --- REQUIREMENTS iOS 18 or later. Dynamic Island features require compatible hardware. --- StronkBar is a solo-developed project, built in Stockholm, Sweden.

Screenshots

Boostcamp4 screens
StronkBar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StronkBar at none against Boostcamp's shown. StronkBar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Boostcamp's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 2) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 20 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and StronkBar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StronkBar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boostcamp has 10K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, StronkBar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Boostcamp versus StronkBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoostcampStronkBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#139 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size293 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBPM Health Co.Nils Olivier

Customer experience

Boostcamp

All ratings10,470 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews438 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative29.0%

StronkBar

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

StronkBar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Boostcamp

Subscriptions13
  • 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
One-time7
  • 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
1 purchases

StronkBar

One-time1
  • StronkBar Pro$11.99

Questions

Is Boostcamp free?
Boostcamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StronkBar free?
StronkBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boostcamp or StronkBar?
StronkBar is rated higher. Boostcamp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while StronkBar averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Boostcamp or StronkBar have ads?
Boostcamp shows ads; StronkBar does not.
Which is updated more often, Boostcamp or StronkBar?
Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, and StronkBar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boostcamp was updated on October 20, 2026 and StronkBar on September 30, 2026.

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