# Arrow vs Buff Kitty Protein Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Arrow at 9.1K against Buff Kitty Protein Tracker's 8. Arrow also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Buff Kitty Protein Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arrow sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.39 per month and Buff Kitty Protein Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buff Kitty Protein Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow has 9.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Arrow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Buff Kitty Protein Tracker's.

Arrow ships an update every 2 weeks, Buff Kitty Protein Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow | Buff Kitty Protein Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-workout-and-macro-tracker/id6451746641/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buff-kitty-protein-tracker/id6778107503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 127 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LevelUp App Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698617806) | [Arta Ghasemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851363860) |

## What reviewers say

### Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-workout-and-macro-tracker/id6451746641)

This app gamifies your fitness journey, transforming workouts into a fun, competitive experience with friends. Track progress with a detailed log, earn rewards, and connect with a global community for motivation and support.

**Highlights:** Gamified workout experience, Weightlifting routine planner, Progress tracking and logging, Social fitness network, Earn trophies and EXP, Workout social feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Access | $4.39 | per month |
| Gold Access | $4.39 | per month |
| Gold Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Gold Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Diamond Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount (Gold Access) | $17.49 | per year |
| Gold Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Diamond Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Diamond Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Diamond Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Diamond Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Gold Access | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking workouts
- 🏆 Motivating with trophies and leveling system
- 🙌 Great for competing with friends
- 💪 Tracks muscle groups and progress
- 📊 Provides detailed workout data and statistics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when switching between tabs or accessing friends tab
- 🔍 Missing some common exercises
- 🔧 Can't edit previous workouts or change exercise order
- 🕰️ Rest timer is a premium feature
- 🤔 Trophies/achievements may be unrealistic for women

**Reported bugs**

- Assisted pull-ups incorrectly adding weight instead of subtracting
- Muscle distribution not accurately tracking
- Workout data not always logging correctly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit previous workouts
- Allow reordering of exercises in a workout
- Implement a rest timer
- Add more workout options, especially for cardio
- Provide different tiers/achievements for men and women


### Buff Kitty Protein Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buff-kitty-protein-tracker/id6778107503)

Easily track your daily protein intake without the complexity of full calorie or macro logging. Focus on hitting your protein target with quick logging options, AI-powered meal estimates, and visual progress tracking. Achieve your fitness goals with a simple, consistent approach.

**Highlights:** Protein-only tracking, Fast meal logging, AI meal photo estimation, Daily protein target focus, Streak and progress visualization, Voice logging

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Buff Kitty Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Buff Kitty Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Buff Kitty Annual Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arrow free?

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

### Is Buff Kitty Protein Tracker free?

Buff Kitty Protein Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arrow or Buff Kitty Protein Tracker?

Buff Kitty Protein Tracker is rated higher. Arrow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Buff Kitty Protein Tracker averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Arrow or Buff Kitty Protein Tracker have ads?

Neither Arrow nor Buff Kitty Protein Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arrow or Buff Kitty Protein Tracker?

Arrow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Buff Kitty Protein Tracker weekly. Most recently, Arrow was updated on October 18, 2026 and Buff Kitty Protein Tracker on October 17, 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.*