Comparison

Muscle Counter vs ScanShift

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Muscle Counter

Features
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A workout timer that reads your reps and remaining seconds out loud, so you can keep your eyes off the screen and focus on the workout. â–  Voice guidance - Reps, seconds left and countdowns are read aloud - Movement cues for each phase, such as "Down", "Hold" and "Up" - Heads-up for the next exercise and rest, plus your own exercise notes - Option to speak cues only the first time (later reps use sounds and vibration) â–  75 ready-made templates - Fat burn (HIIT), core and abs, lower body, upper body, posture and stretching, morning and evening routines - Add a template as a workout with your own sets and rest, or as a single exercise for your own routines â–  See the form in 3D - Check moves like squats and burpees from any angle - During a workout, the demo follows the current phase â–  Build your own routines - Three exercise types: Counter for reps, Timer for time, and Guided for step-by-step cues - Combine exercises with rest into a workout â–  Track your consistency - Sessions and minutes this week, and your streak - The last 7 days and your history â–  Also - Sound effects on/off, dark and light themes - Available in English and Japanese This app shows ads.

About

ScanShift

Features
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Still guessing your body shape? You’re working out. Eating clean. …But nothing feels like it’s changing. That’s why most people quit. ShapeCore shows you what your eyes can’t. ▸ Scan your body with just your phone — no scale, no gym ▸ Instantly see body fat, muscle mass, and BMI ▸ Track daily progress with clear visual charts ▸ Stay motivated by sharing your journey with others No more guessing. No more doubt. Every small change becomes visible — in real numbers. Start your first scan for free. Privacy Policy: https://body-mirror-omega.vercel.app/legal/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER The body fat percentage, muscle mass, BMI, and other metrics provided by this app are AI-based estimations and are not medical diagnoses. This information is intended for general informational purposes only. Always consult a doctor before making any health or fitness decisions and before making any medical decisions. This app is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Screenshots

Muscle Counter3 screens
ScanShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Muscle Counter at none against ScanShift's 2. ScanShift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScanShift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Muscle Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Muscle Counter ships an update every 6 weeks, ScanShift every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Muscle Counter versus ScanShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuscle CounterScanShift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developeryukio nagatomoSOTAIFEANYI NWAFOR

In-app purchases

None

Muscle Counter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ScanShift

Subscriptions2
  • ScanShift Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • ScanShift Premium Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Muscle Counter free?
Muscle Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanShift free?
ScanShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Muscle Counter or ScanShift have ads?
Muscle Counter shows ads; ScanShift does not.
Which is updated more often, Muscle Counter or ScanShift?
Muscle Counter ships an update every 6 weeks, and ScanShift every 4 days. Most recently, Muscle Counter was updated on November 7, 2026 and ScanShift on October 31, 2026.

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