# Metric vs Elysian Strength

The clearest difference is rating: Elysian Strength at 5.0 against Metric's 4.0. Elysian Strength also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.1). Metric's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (45 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Elysian Strength 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Metric ships an update weekly, Elysian Strength every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metric | Elysian Strength |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metric-strength-training/id1595510857/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elysian-strength/id6448121375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 182 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Core Advantage Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326735104) | [Gym Flow Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631161014) |

## 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 |


### Elysian Strength

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elysian-strength/id6448121375)

This app allows users to discover and book fitness classes, purchase services, and manage payments securely. It also provides access to purchase history and account management features.

**Highlights:** Browse and book classes, Purchase services, Secure payment processing, Manage existing accounts, View purchase receipts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metric free?

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

### Is Elysian Strength free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Metric or Elysian Strength?

Elysian Strength is rated higher. Metric averages 4.0 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Elysian Strength averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Metric or Elysian Strength have ads?

Neither Metric nor Elysian Strength shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metric or Elysian Strength?

Metric ships an update weekly, and Elysian Strength every 6 weeks. Most recently, Metric was updated on October 27, 2026 and Elysian Strength on October 27, 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.*