# StrongFirst vs Bellmade

The clearest difference is rating: Bellmade at 5.0 against StrongFirst's 3.6. Bellmade also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StrongFirst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Bellmade sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bellmade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of StrongFirst's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bellmade's.

StrongFirst ships an update every 3 weeks, Bellmade weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StrongFirst | Bellmade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongfirst/id6451005125/reviews) | **[5.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bellmade-kettlebell-workouts/id6756635950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [StrongFirst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696194292) | [Eric Spector](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844462787) |

## What reviewers say

### StrongFirst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongfirst/id6451005125)

This fitness app offers personalized strength training programs using kettlebells, barbells, and bodyweight. It provides expert guidance with video demonstrations, progress tracking, and a supportive community. Access educational content to deepen your understanding of strength and conditioning.

**Highlights:** Personalized training programs, Expert guidance with video demonstrations, Progress tracking, Variety of exercises (kettlebell, barbell, bodyweight), Flexible scheduling, Community support, Educational articles and tips

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StrongFirst App Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| StrongFirst App Premium | $156.99 | per year |


### Bellmade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bellmade-kettlebell-workouts/id6756635950)

This app provides structured workout plans and tools for unconventional fitness training, including kettlebells, sandbags, and bodyweight exercises. Track your progress, build custom routines, and stay consistent with daily workouts and advanced analytics.

**Highlights:** Daily structured workouts, Multi-week training programs, Custom workout builder, Workout scheduler, Exercise library with custom options, Activity and volume tracking, Progress photo comparison

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bellmade Unlimited - Monthly | $19.00 | per month |
| Bellmade Plus - Monthly | $19.00 | per month |
| Bellmade Unlimited - Monthly | $29.00 | per month |
| Bellmade Unlimited - Monthly | $29.00 | per month |
| Bellmade Unlimited - 3 Months | $45.00 | per 3 months |
| Bellmade Unlimited - 3 Months | $69.00 | per 3 months |
| Bellmade Unlimited — 3 Months | $69.00 | per 3 months |
| Bellmade Unlimited - Annual | $149.00 | per year |
| Bellmade Plus - Annual | $149.00 | per year |
| Bellmade Unlimited - Annual | $229.00 | per year |
| Bellmade Unlimited - Annual | $229.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StrongFirst free?

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

### Is Bellmade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StrongFirst or Bellmade?

Bellmade is rated higher. StrongFirst averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Bellmade averages 5.0 from 40 ratings.

### Do StrongFirst or Bellmade have ads?

Neither StrongFirst nor Bellmade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StrongFirst or Bellmade?

StrongFirst ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bellmade weekly. Most recently, StrongFirst was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bellmade on October 22, 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.*