# Zeno vs Build & Shred

The clearest difference is ads: Zeno at none against Build & Shred's shown. Zeno also leads on ratings volume (335 vs 23). Build & Shred's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zeno sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Build & Shred sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $30.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Zeno against 5.0 for Build & Shred. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zeno has 335 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Zeno's written reviews are positive against 100% of Build & Shred's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zeno | Build & Shred |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeno-workout-plan-and-tracker/id1611461607/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-and-shred/id6449602913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **335** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zeno App Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611461609) | [Grind House Fitness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609975213) |

## What reviewers say

### Zeno

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeno-workout-plan-and-tracker/id1611461607)

This app offers personalized programs for strength training, meditation, breathwork, and flexibility. It guides users from beginner to advanced levels with expert-designed content, helping them build and track new healthy habits.

**Highlights:** Strength training programs, Guided meditation sessions, Breathwork exercises, Flexibility routines, Personalized habit programs, Beginner to advanced levels

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zeno Plus Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Zeno Plus Monthly Subscription | $15.00 | per month |
| Zeno Plus Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Zeno Plus Annual Subscription | $90.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive all-in-one fitness and wellness platform
- 💰 Excellent free version with premium features
- 🎯 Personalized workout generation based on preferences
- 📱 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🧘 Diverse features including meditation, breathwork, and flexibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and stability issues
- ⚙️ Rigid workout generation for advanced lifters
- 💾 Workout history resets weekly without premium
- 🔧 Unresponsive customer support
- ⚠️ Unit conversion bugs (kg/lbs not saving)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unit settings reset to feet/pounds without saving changes
- Weight input gets doubled when entered
- Difficulty changing reps and weight values
- App lag when switching to foreground

**Requested features**

- Hydration tracking feature
- Cardio workout module
- Progressive overload auto-adjustment for weights
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Apple Health integration


### Build & Shred

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-and-shred/id6449602913)

This fitness app offers unique content and community features to help users improve their workouts. It provides progress tracking and offline synchronization through optional subscriptions. The app is free to download and install.

**Highlights:** Community access, Unique fitness content, Progress tracking, Offline synchronization, Subscription plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month All Access | $30.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly Full App Access | $39.99 | per month |
| GOGH Strength Program | $49.99 | per month |
| 1-On-1 Kristy Hardy | $400.00 | per month |
| 7-Day Trial Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Turkey Shred challenge 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tone It Up Girl Program | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month All Access Pass | $30.00 | one-time |
| Strength Building Lvl. 2 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Strength Building Lvl. 1 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 4-Week Ab Shred Program | $39.99 | one-time |
| Strength Building Lvl. 3 | $42.99 | one-time |
| Meal Plans & Recipes | $59.99 | one-time |
| DadBod Shred Program | $89.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid Athlete Program | $104.99 | one-time |
| Build Muscle & Burn Fat | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zeno free?

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

### Is Build & Shred free?

Build & Shred is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zeno or Build & Shred?

Build & Shred is rated higher. Zeno averages 4.9 out of 5 from 335 ratings, while Build & Shred averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Zeno or Build & Shred have ads?

Build & Shred shows ads; Zeno does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zeno or Build & Shred?

Zeno ships an update every 3 weeks, and Build & Shred every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zeno was updated on October 27, 2026 and Build & Shred 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.*