# Boostcamp vs StronkBar

The clearest difference is ads: StronkBar at none against Boostcamp's shown. Boostcamp's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 2) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Boostcamp against 5.0 for StronkBar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boostcamp has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, StronkBar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boostcamp | StronkBar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostcamp-workout-tracker/id1529354455/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stronkbar/id6757318799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 293 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPM Health Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529354457) | [Nils Olivier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866039805) |

## What reviewers say

### Boostcamp

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

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #184 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


### StronkBar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stronkbar/id6757318799)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StronkBar Pro | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 4.9 out of 5 from 11K 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 21, 2026 and StronkBar on October 15, 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.*