# Workout Planner vs MacroFactor Workouts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MacroFactor Workouts at 74% against Workout Planner's 22%. MacroFactor Workouts also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Workout Planner's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Planner sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MacroFactor Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Workout Planner's written reviews are positive against 74% of MacroFactor Workouts's.

Workout Planner ships an update every 4 days, MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Planner | MacroFactor Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-planner-heavy/id6477320808/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#98** |
| Size | 575 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PixelArmour LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704725316) | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-planner-heavy/id6477320808)

This app offers AI-driven workout plans personalized to your fitness goals, schedule, and progress. It adapts in real-time to maximize strength, muscle growth, or weight loss with a vast exercise library and advanced tracking.

**Highlights:** AI-tailored workouts, Progressive overload calculation, Extensive exercise library with tutorials, Real-time workout adaptation, Advanced analytics and tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heavy Elite | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Heavy Elite | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Fit Social+ | $5.99 | per month |
| Heavy Pro Access | $11.99 | per month |
| Macro Workouts+ (Referral Code) | $11.99 | per month |
| Hypertrophy+ (Referral Code) | $14.99 | per month |
| Hypertrophy+ | $14.99 | per month |
| RPE Hypertrophy+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlock RP Hypertrophy Ai | $14.99 | per month |
| Heavy Elite | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Hypertrophy+ (Referral Code) | $59.99 | per year |
| Hypertrophy+ | $59.99 | per year |
| Heavy Pro Access | $74.99 | per year |
| Heavy Elite | $74.99 | per year |
| Yearly Macro Workout+ (Referral) | $74.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Awesome app
- 👍 Intuitive and effective
- 🚀 Workouts with ease
- 👍 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🚫 Not the real RP app
- 💰 Expensive for what it offers
- 🤔 Confusing and hard to use
- 🚫 Deceptive branding

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not recording properly
- Unable to edit or remove exercises
- Inconsistent exercise recommendations
- Syncing and login issues
- Unreliable app performance

**Requested features**

- Ability to backdate workouts
- More exercise options and customization
- Sync across devices
- Free trial before purchase
- Better workout tracking and progress logging


### MacroFactor Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-based, personalized workout routines and an intuitive tracker for strength training. It automatically adjusts your plan based on progress and allows for custom routines, home gym setups, and detailed progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout routines, Intuitive workout tracker, Automatic progression adjustments, Home gym equipment customization, Progress charts and data insights, Exercise technique videos, Plate and PR calculators

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Planner free?

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

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workout Planner or MacroFactor Workouts?

MacroFactor Workouts is rated higher. Workout Planner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Workout Planner or MacroFactor Workouts have ads?

Workout Planner shows ads; MacroFactor Workouts does not.

### Which is updated more often, Workout Planner or MacroFactor Workouts?

Workout Planner ships an update every 4 days, and MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. Most recently, Workout Planner was updated on October 2, 2026 and MacroFactor Workouts on October 13, 2026.

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