# Metric vs OpenCap

The clearest difference is rating: OpenCap at 5.0 against Metric's 4.0. OpenCap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.1). Metric's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (45 vs 7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metric sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. OpenCap asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenCap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metric has 45 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Metric ships an update weekly, OpenCap every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metric | OpenCap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metric-strength-training/id1595510857/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencap/id1630513242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 182 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Core Advantage Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326735104) | [Model Health, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252127888) |

## What reviewers say

### Metric

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metric-strength-training/id1595510857)

This app revolutionizes strength training by offering advanced velocity-based tracking using your phone's camera, eliminating the need for expensive hardware. It provides detailed insights into fatigue, recovery, and progression, helping users maximize gains and prevent injuries.

**Highlights:** Smart velocity tracking with camera, Advanced video analysis of lifts, Comprehensive workout logging, Performance insights and progression tracking, Automated rest timer, Estimated 1RM calculation

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly (Legacy) | $12.99 | per month |
| Metric Pro - Monthly (Legacy) | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Family - Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Pro Coach +5 - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Coach +20 - Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| Pro Coach +10 | $37.99 | per month |
| Pro Coach +15 | $47.99 | per month |
| Pro - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Metric Pro (Legacy) | $79.99 | per year |
| Metric Pro - Annual (Legacy) | $94.99 | per year |
| Pro Family - Annual | $114.99 | per year |
| Pro Coach +5 - Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Pro Coach +10 | $339.99 | per year |


### OpenCap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencap/id1630513242)

Capture 3D human movement data using your iOS device's camera. Analyze biomechanics through a comprehensive system including an app, web platform, and cloud computing.

**Highlights:** 3D human movement capture, iOS video recording, Web-based data collection, Biomechanical analysis, Cloud computing integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metric free?

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

### Is OpenCap free?

OpenCap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Metric or OpenCap?

OpenCap is rated higher. Metric averages 4.0 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while OpenCap averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Metric or OpenCap have ads?

Neither Metric nor OpenCap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metric or OpenCap?

Metric ships an update weekly, and OpenCap every 4 months. Most recently, Metric was updated on October 25, 2026 and OpenCap on October 25, 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.*