Comparison

Progressive Workouts vs 8x3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Progressive Workouts

This app offers bodyweight training programs designed by experts, focusing on progressive overload to build strength and muscle. It includes video demonstrations and detailed exercise descriptions to ensure proper form. Users can track their progress and customize their routines.

Highlights
  • Level-up bodyweight exercises
  • Log reps, time, or weight
  • Video and text exercise guides
  • Track completed sessions
  • Create custom workouts
Features
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Progressive Workouts makes progressive bodyweight training simple. Choose a structured routine, record every set, and move from easier to harder exercise variations as you get stronger. INCLUDED WORKOUTS Start with included programs such as the Recommended Routine, Minimalist Routine, Primer Routine, Skill Day Routine, and BWSF Routine or create your own workouts. HOW PROGRESSION WORKS Find an exercise variation that matches your current ability. Log your repetitions or hold time and compare your performance with your previous workout. When you reach the target, for example three sets of eight repetitions or three sets of 30 seconds, move to the next exercise level. BUILT FOR BODYWEIGHT TRAINING • Log repetitions, hold time, or added weight\ • Use preparation countdowns and interval sounds for static holds\ • Automatically move between paired exercises\ • View written instructions and videos for many exercises\ • Review your completed workout sessions\ • Create custom workouts, progressions, and exercises\ • Choose alternative progression paths\ • Adjust rest times between exercises Most routines require only a pull-up bar. Some exercises may use gymnastic rings, parallel bars, or other simple equipment. Train at your own pace, focus on good form, and choose exercise variations that match your current ability. Progressive Workouts is free to use with ads. Ads can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase.

About

8x3

This app helps you log your bodyweight fitness workouts, specifically designed for the Reddit Recommended Routine. It guides you through exercises, manages rest times, and tracks your progress, allowing you to focus on technique and performance.

Highlights
  • Log bodyweight workouts
  • Guided exercise transitions
  • Rest time management
  • Exercise progression tracking
  • Focus on technique and performance
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Designed specifically for Reddit Recommended Routine. Log your workouts and forget about spreadsheets. 8x3 guides you through the workout by managing your rest time and exercise transitions. You always know which exercise comes next, when it's time to approach it and what is the goal for this approach. So you can fully focus on your technique and performance.

Screenshots

Progressive Workouts4 screens
8x34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 8x3 at none against Progressive Workouts's 4. 8x3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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. Progressive Workouts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 8x3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Progressive Workouts against 4.9 for 8x3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8x3 has 401 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Progressive Workouts's written reviews are positive against 95% of 8x3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progressive Workouts ships an update every 3 months, 8x3 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Progressive Workouts versus 8x3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressive Workouts8x3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings)4.9 (401 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better94.8% of reviews
Number of ratings19401 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDieter JanzenValentyn Vakatsiienko

Customer experience

Progressive Workouts

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

8x3

All ratings397 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive94.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Progressive Workouts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

8x3

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer pauses when switching apps or locking screen
  • Alternate exercises not always re-selected properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to add notes to workouts
  • Option to download exercise videos for offline use
  • Customizable workout creation and ordering
  • Progress tracking and visualization features

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Progressive Workouts

One-time4
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$5.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
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  • Large Tip$19.99
None

8x3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Progressive Workouts free?
Progressive Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 8x3 free?
8x3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Progressive Workouts or 8x3?
8x3 is rated higher. Progressive Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while 8x3 averages 4.9 from 401 ratings.
Do Progressive Workouts or 8x3 have ads?
Progressive Workouts shows ads; 8x3 does not.
Which is updated more often, Progressive Workouts or 8x3?
Progressive Workouts ships an update every 3 months, and 8x3 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Progressive Workouts was updated on September 6, 2026 and 8x3 on August 22, 2026.

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