# Stronger by the Day vs Arius

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stronger by the Day at free with in-app purchases against Arius's subscription. Stronger by the Day also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 9). Arius's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stronger by the Day sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and Arius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arius holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stronger by the Day has 3.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Stronger by the Day's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arius's.

Stronger by the Day ships an update monthly, Arius every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stronger by the Day | Arius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stronger-by-the-day/id1591765440/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arius/id6788264116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 120 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Strong Strong Friends LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591765442) | [HEY IT'S TAYLOR J, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821935188) |

## What reviewers say

### Stronger by the Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stronger-by-the-day/id1591765440)

This fitness app offers expert coaching and personalized progress tracking for women serious about building strength and muscle. It provides a science-backed roadmap with flexible workout options designed to fit busy schedules and ensure continuous progress.

**Highlights:** Expert coaching by Meg Gallagher, Personalized progress tracking, Science-backed strength roadmap, Flexible workout scheduling, One-tap workout access, Smart progress tracking, Built-in exercise tutorials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $36.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Easy to use with substitutions
- 💪 Helped users get stronger
- 📊 Tracks progress well
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and data loss
- 🔍 Difficult to access previous workouts
- ⏱️ Clunky workout logging process
- 🔌 Requires internet connection
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Workout data not saving properly
- Login issues and getting logged out
- Slow loading of videos and information

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Ability to view full week's workouts
- Automatic rest timer
- More customization for substitutions
- Export workout data


### Arius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arius/id6788264116)

Embark on a fantasy fitness journey to become a skilled Assassin. This app offers personalized training schedules, progress tracking, and community challenges. Access a library of books and join live discussions to enhance your learning and development.

**Highlights:** Personalized training schedules, Training journal and progress tracking, Monthly fantasy-themed challenges, Book discovery, rating, and tracking, Live book club discussions, Expert guidance and community support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arius monthly Membership | $39.99 | per month |
| Arius annual Membership | $359.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stronger by the Day free?

Stronger by the Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arius free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stronger by the Day or Arius?

Arius is rated higher. Stronger by the Day averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Arius averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Stronger by the Day or Arius have ads?

Neither Stronger by the Day nor Arius shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stronger by the Day or Arius?

Stronger by the Day ships an update monthly, and Arius every 4 days. Most recently, Stronger by the Day was updated on October 21, 2026 and Arius on October 24, 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.*