# Kahunas vs Elysian Strength

The clearest difference is rating: Elysian Strength at 5.0 against Kahunas's 3.3. Elysian Strength also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Kahunas's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kahunas sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $95.99 per month. Elysian Strength asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elysian Strength holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kahunas has 77 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Kahunas ships an update monthly, Elysian Strength every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kahunas | Elysian Strength |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kahunas/id1638377758/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elysian-strength/id6448121375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Covey-Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594397925) | [Gym Flow Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631161014) |

## What reviewers say

### Kahunas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kahunas/id1638377758)

This app connects clients with their online coaches. Coaches can manage clients, update plans, and communicate directly. Clients can log workouts, track nutrition, and message their coach.

**Highlights:** Client management, Workout and diet plan updates, Check-in tracking, Direct messaging, Workout logging, Nutrition plan viewing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $95.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface for clients
- 🎯 All-in-one coaching platform (workouts, nutrition, messaging)
- 📊 Customizable workout programming
- 💬 Easy coach-client communication
- 🔄 Regular updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Persistent bugs despite updates
- ❌ Poor Apple Health integration (doesn't sync weight/workouts)
- ❌ Unreliable data persistence (lost workout data)
- ❌ Inaccurate nutrition database

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when locking phone
- Crashes during workout logging
- Login screen freezes
- Barcode scanner launches blank screen
- Rest timer displays incorrect duration

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration and complications
- MyFitnessPal integration
- Save/reuse meal feature
- Auto-save functionality for workouts
- Weight tracking widget


### 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 Kahunas free?

Kahunas 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, Kahunas or Elysian Strength?

Elysian Strength is rated higher. Kahunas averages 3.3 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Elysian Strength averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Kahunas or Elysian Strength have ads?

Neither Kahunas nor Elysian Strength shows ads.

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

Kahunas ships an update monthly, and Elysian Strength every 6 weeks. Most recently, Kahunas was updated on October 25, 2026 and Elysian Strength on October 10, 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.*