# MacStrength Training vs The Setup Golf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Setup Golf at none against MacStrength Training's 1. The Setup Golf also leads on update cadence (every 10 months vs every 26 months). MacStrength Training's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacStrength Training sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Setup Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MacStrength Training against 5.0 for The Setup Golf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

MacStrength Training ships an update every 26 months, The Setup Golf every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacStrength Training | The Setup Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macstrength-training/id1578749627/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-setup-golf/id1616665379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 10 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MacStrength LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578749630) | [John Bergeron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616665381) |

## What reviewers say

### MacStrength Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macstrength-training/id1578749627)

Log your workouts, view upcoming sessions, and book appointments directly within the app. Track your progress and maximize your training effectiveness. This tool helps you stay organized and motivated on your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Log workouts, View logged workouts, See scheduled workouts, Book appointments, Track progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preseason Pitcher's Prep | $29.99 | one-time |


### The Setup Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-setup-golf/id1616665379)

Schedule and log personalized workouts and virtual golf practice sessions. Track your progress and manage individual or group sessions. Book appointments directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Schedule workouts, Log virtual golf practice, Track progress, Book appointments, Manage group sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacStrength Training free?

MacStrength Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Setup Golf free?

The Setup Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MacStrength Training or The Setup Golf?

MacStrength Training and The Setup Golf are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do MacStrength Training or The Setup Golf have ads?

Neither MacStrength Training nor The Setup Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacStrength Training or The Setup Golf?

MacStrength Training ships an update every 26 months, and The Setup Golf every 10 months. Most recently, MacStrength Training was updated on June 1, 2026 and The Setup Golf on July 10, 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.*