Comparison

RP Hypertrophy vs Bench Press Builder

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

Bench Press Builder

Features
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Built for the bench. Nothing else. Bench Press Builder is a focused training app designed for lifters who want one thing — a stronger bench press. This is not a generic gym tracker. Every feature is built specifically for pressing more weight: • Structured strength programs • Automatic weight progression • Per-set logging and tracking • Exercise library with real technique cues --- 7 Proven Training Programs From beginner to advanced, every stage is covered: • GZCLP Bench Focus — linear progression • 5/3/1 Bench Press — structured strength cycles • Texas Method — volume / recovery / intensity • Smolov Jr — aggressive peaking block • Hypertrophy Block — chest & triceps development • Samir Levin Method — 7-week peak system Each program is fully structured — no guesswork. --- Exercise Library (30+ movements) Every exercise includes: • Technique breakdown • Target muscle groups • Clear execution cues No more guessing if you're doing it right. --- Track What Actually Matters • Bench 1RM tracking • Training Max system • Per-set logging • Strength progression over time See real progress — not random workouts. --- Built for Serious Lifters This app is for people who: • Want to increase their bench press • Care about structure and progression • Are tired of generic fitness apps --- Available in English and Russian. Supports both kg and lbs. --- Train with a system. Press more weight.

Screenshots

RP Hypertrophy4 screens
Bench Press Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bench Press Builder at 5.0 against RP Hypertrophy's 4.3. Bench Press Builder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). RP Hypertrophy's advantage is ratings volume (269 vs 2). On price, 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. Bench Press Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bench Press Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RP Hypertrophy has 269 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RP Hypertrophy versus Bench Press Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRP HypertrophyBench Press Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (269 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings269 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRP Strength, LLCSamir Geydarov

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

Bench Press Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RP Hypertrophy free?
RP Hypertrophy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bench Press Builder free?
Bench Press Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RP Hypertrophy or Bench Press Builder?
Bench Press Builder is rated higher. RP Hypertrophy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while Bench Press Builder averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RP Hypertrophy or Bench Press Builder have ads?
Neither RP Hypertrophy nor Bench Press Builder shows ads.

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