Comparison

RP Hypertrophy vs Macrobite

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

Macrobite

Effortlessly track your daily nutrition with AI-powered photo logging. Quickly log meals in under a minute with a clean dashboard and customizable notifications to help you achieve your macro goals.

Highlights
  • Instant photo food recognition
  • Log meals in under a minute
  • Visual macro dashboard
  • Customizable goal notifications
  • Barcode scanning
  • Smart meal history
Features
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Nutrition tracking shouldn't feel like a chore, and meal tracking apps shouldn't be AI slop. Most apps get in the way of your progress with incorrect results, endless searching, manual entry, and complicated databases. Macrobite is built by real humans for the real world. We’ve stripped away the friction to create the fastest logging experience ever made, so you can spend less time in the app and more time living your life. Why Macrobite? * Visual Logging: Just snap a photo. Macrobite identifies your meal and calculates your macros instantly. Supports barcodes too! * The 60-Second Rule: Log your entire day’s nutrition in under a minute. Our "Fast Fix" interface is designed for speed and precision. * Built for Accuracy: Easily refine your logs with intuitive controls. Macrobite adapts to your specific portions and favorite meals. * Sustainable Habits: By making tracking effortless, Macrobite helps you stay consistent. Consistency, not complexity, is the key to transformation. Key Features: * Instant Photo Recognition: Turn your camera into your food diary. * Clean Dashboard: See your remaining protein, carbs, and fats at a glance without the clutter. * Custom Notifications: Have Macrobite alert you before you miss your daily macro goals (or turn off notifications you don't want!) * Smart History: Quickly log recurring meals from your visual history. * Privacy First: Your data and photos belong to you. Terms: https://macrobite.app/terms

Screenshots

RP Hypertrophy4 screens
Macrobite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Macrobite at 5.0 against RP Hypertrophy's 4.3. Macrobite also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). RP Hypertrophy's advantage is ratings volume (229 vs 23) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Macrobite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Macrobite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RP Hypertrophy has 229 ratings behind it against 23, 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 Macrobite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RP Hypertrophy ships an update every 2 weeks, Macrobite every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RP Hypertrophy versus Macrobite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRP HypertrophyMacrobite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (229 ratings)5.0 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings229 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB100 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRP Strength, LLCGriz

Customer experience

RP Hypertrophy

All ratings229 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%

Macrobite

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 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
3 purchases

Macrobite

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Limited Time Offer$19.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is RP Hypertrophy free?
RP Hypertrophy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Macrobite free?
Macrobite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RP Hypertrophy or Macrobite?
Macrobite is rated higher. RP Hypertrophy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Macrobite averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.
Do RP Hypertrophy or Macrobite have ads?
Neither RP Hypertrophy nor Macrobite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RP Hypertrophy or Macrobite?
RP Hypertrophy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Macrobite every 4 days. Most recently, RP Hypertrophy was updated on September 28, 2026 and Macrobite on September 23, 2026.

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