Comparison

BulkBuddy vs Ironbeast

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

Head to head
About

BulkBuddy

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BulkBuddy: Your Essential Training Companion BulkBuddy is the perfect app for those who want to keep their workout sessions efficient and distraction-free. Designed with simplicity and smart functionality in mind, BulkBuddy makes it easier than ever to focus on what really matters—your training. Key Features: - Effortless Session Logging: Quickly and easily log your workout sessions, keeping track of your progress with minimal effort. - Smart Exercise Data: When selecting an exercise, instantly view your last set data—no need to remember what you lifted last time or dig through the app during your workout. - Flexible Session Management: Create custom workout templates and use our "Play Session" feature to seamlessly move between exercises. If a machine is occupied, skip to the next exercise and come back later, keeping your flow uninterrupted. BulkBuddy was created out of frustration with existing apps that offer too much fluff and not enough focus. We’ve stripped away the unnecessary features—no videos, no meal logs, no distractions. Just a pure, simple, and smart app to help you achieve your training goals. Download BulkBuddy today and take control of your workouts with ease and efficiency.

About

Ironbeast

Features
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Ironbeast is the strength-training companion built for lifters who want to see real progress — from your first workout to your next PR. TRACK EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS • Log every set, rep, and weight in seconds • Freestyle a workout on the spot, or follow a structured routine • Full history for every exercise, always one tap away • Mark sets done, edit, or delete them without breaking your flow BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY TRAIN • Rest timers that start automatically between sets • Routines that auto-update as you train, so your plan stays current • Switch between Compact and List views • A comprehensive built-in exercise database — compound lifts to isolation work SEE YOUR STRENGTH OVER TIME • Volume charts and training-split breakdowns by muscle group • Spot what you've been neglecting before it becomes a weak point STAYS WITH YOU • Available on Apple Watch • Sign in with Google or Apple — routines, history, and PRs back up and sync automatically • Available in English, Polski, and Español Whether you're training for strength, size, or performance, Ironbeast keeps you focused, accountable, and moving forward — one logged set at a time.

Screenshots

BulkBuddy4 screens
Ironbeast2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BulkBuddy at 13.0 against Ironbeast's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BulkBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Ironbeast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BulkBuddy versus Ironbeast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBulkBuddyIronbeast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoachim NakkenJaroslaw Gabara

In-app purchases

None

BulkBuddy

No in-app purchases

None

Ironbeast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BulkBuddy free?
BulkBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ironbeast free?
Ironbeast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BulkBuddy or Ironbeast have ads?
Neither BulkBuddy nor Ironbeast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BulkBuddy or Ironbeast?
BulkBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ironbeast every 2 weeks. Most recently, BulkBuddy was updated on September 17, 2026 and Ironbeast on September 15, 2026.

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