Comparison

RP Hypertrophy vs Arnold Split

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

Head to head
About

RP Hypertrophy

Build muscle and achieve your fitness goals with science-backed training recommendations. Get personalized workout plans, track your progress, and access technique videos to optimize your gym sessions. Ideal for anyone seeking effective results.

Highlights
  • Personalized training recommendations
  • Customizable workout plans
  • 45+ premade training plans
  • 250+ technique videos
  • Meso Builder for specific focus
  • Weekly progression planning
Features
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Build more muscle and get JACKED with the RP Hypertrophy app, designed by Dr. Mike Israetel. Used by industry experts, pro bodybuilders and thousands of satisfied users to help them get in the best shape of their lives, the app is perfect for anyone who wants to get real results powered by science. Not sure what to do at the gym? Not getting the gains you are looking for? The RP Hypertrophy app is like having a coach in your pocket providing you with personalized training recommendations. Focus on upper body, lower body or specific muscle groups with one of over 45 premade training plans or the custom meso builder. Why Use the RP Hypertrophy App? • Progression planned just for you. Know exactly the weight and reps to hit every week for your best growth. Customize your workouts so you can change things on the fly. • Personalized recommendations. The app adjusts to your pump, soreness and workload feedback to create the perfect training plan week-by-week. • 45+ premade training plans. Including bodypart specialization programs. • 250+ technique videos. Not sure how to properly do an exercise? No problem, there’s a video for that. • Want to focus on abs and maintain your glutes? Use the powerful Meso Builder and create a workout plan just for you. Subscription pricing and terms: We offer 3 different subscriptions that provide full access to the app and all its features. You can choose to subscribe monthly, a 6 month term or annually. If you purchase a RP Hypertrophy native subscription, please note billing and charges are done through your iTunes account and auto-renewed based on your subscription term. At the end of the term, unless auto-renewable subscription is disabled, your subscription will automatically renew in your iTunes account. You will be charged for the regular price of your subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of the current term. Your subscription can be managed or cancelled in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://rpstrength.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://rpstrength.com/policies/terms-of-service

About

Arnold Split

Follow the legendary 6-day push/pull/legs program designed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Track your weights, detect personal records, and monitor your progress with detailed workout history and volume tracking.

Highlights
  • Pre-built Arnold program
  • Smart weight tracking
  • Personal record detection
  • Rest timer with haptics
  • Progress tracking
  • Workout history log
Features
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Arnold Split is the ultimate workout companion for lifters following the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger training split. THE ARNOLD SPLIT The legendary 6-day push/pull/legs program that built champions. Chest & Back, Shoulders & Arms, Legs — twice per week for maximum gains. FEATURES Pre-Built Arnold Program All workouts pre-loaded with the exact exercises, sets, and reps from Arnold's iconic routine. Smart Weight Tracking Track your weights for every exercise. The app remembers your last weights and shows plate breakdowns for barbell movements. Personal Records Automatic PR detection celebrates when you hit new maxes. Rest Timer with Haptics Built-in rest timer with haptic feedback so you know when to lift without looking at your phone. Progress Tracking See your total volume lifted over time. Watch those numbers climb. Workout History Complete log of every workout. Share your sessions with friends. Beautiful Dark Mode Easy on the eyes during those early morning or late night sessions. Download now and start training like a legend.

Screenshots

RP Hypertrophy4 screens
Arnold Split4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arnold Split at 5.0 against RP Hypertrophy's 4.3. Arnold Split also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). RP Hypertrophy's advantage is ratings volume (233 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. RP Hypertrophy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Arnold Split asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arnold Split holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RP Hypertrophy has 233 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of RP Hypertrophy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arnold Split's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RP Hypertrophy ships an update fortnightly, Arnold Split every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RP Hypertrophy versus Arnold Split: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRP HypertrophyArnold Split
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (233 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings233 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRP Strength, LLCZiero Financial Inc

Customer experience

RP Hypertrophy

All ratings233 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative13.3%

Arnold Split

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

RP Hypertrophy

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription$34.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • 6 Month Subscription$199.996 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription$299.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$299.991 Year
None

Arnold Split

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RP Hypertrophy free?
RP Hypertrophy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arnold Split free?
Arnold Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RP Hypertrophy or Arnold Split?
Arnold Split is rated higher. RP Hypertrophy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while Arnold Split averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RP Hypertrophy or Arnold Split have ads?
Neither RP Hypertrophy nor Arnold Split shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RP Hypertrophy or Arnold Split?
RP Hypertrophy ships an update fortnightly, and Arnold Split every 3 weeks. Most recently, RP Hypertrophy was updated on October 1, 2026 and Arnold Split on September 30, 2026.

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