Comparison

Anabolic vs XCal Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Anabolic

This app helps users create personalized workout plans, track their progress with detailed history and measurements, and access exercise instructions. It fosters a supportive community for motivation and is suitable for all fitness levels.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout creation
  • Progress tracking with movement history
  • Comprehensive measurements tracking
  • Detailed exercise instructions
  • Community challenges and achievements
  • Customizable for all fitness levels
Features
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Elevate Your Fitness Game with Anabolic! Personalized Workouts & Templates: Jumpstart your fitness journey with Anabolic! Create personalized workouts and track your progress. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned athlete, Anabolic has something for everyone. Track Your Progress: With Anabolic, every rep counts. Track your performance over time with detailed movement history and see how you improve. Our easy-to-navigate interface lets you see previous weights and reps at a glance, making it easier to push your limits safely. Measurements Tracking: Stay on top of your fitness goals with comprehensive measurements tracking. Whether it's tracking your weight, body fat, or muscle gains, Anabolic helps you see the bigger picture with intuitive charts and updates. Exercise Instructions: Never feel lost at the gym again! Anabolic provides detailed instructions for each movement in your workout plan, ensuring you perform each exercise safely and effectively. Enhance your form and technique with tips from fitness experts. Community and Motivation: Join a thriving community of fitness enthusiasts who share your passion. Share your progress, get feedback, and stay motivated with community challenges and achievements. Designed for Every Fitness Level: Anabolic is perfect for everyone—from beginners to professional athletes. Customize your experience to suit your personal fitness level and preferences. Get Started Today: Download Anabolic and transform your training experience. With state-of-the-art tracking, personalized workouts, and a supportive community, you’re all set to achieve your fitness goals faster and more efficiently than ever before!

About

XCal Tracker

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Calorie tracking, finally simple. Most calorie apps feel like work. Endless menus, barcode scans, serving sizes. XCal works the way you think! Just type what you ate. "Two slices of salami pizza" "A bowl of oatmeal with blueberries" "Big mac and fries" That's it. Our AI instantly calculates the calories and macros, right next to your entry. No searching a database. No guessing portion codes. Just write, and you're done. A food diary that actually feels like a diary. Your meals appear as a clean, minimal list; like a notepad, not a spreadsheet. Tap any entry to reveal protein, sugar, fiber, and more. Clean. Fast. Out of your way. Snap it, don't type it. In a rush? Upload a photo of your meal and the AI figures out the rest. Understand your habits, not just your calories. See how your intake shifts across the week. Discover which days you tend to overeat, what foods you reach for most, and whether you're hitting your goal. Set your goal, track your progress. Define your daily calorie target and watch your totals build naturally throughout the day -- no complicated setup required. XCal is for people who want to be aware of what they eat without turning it into a second job.

Screenshots

Anabolic4 screens
XCal Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Anabolic at none against XCal Tracker's shown. XCal Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Anabolic versus XCal Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnabolicXCal Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMIXER LLC (Apps)Eric Losskamp

In-app purchases

None

Anabolic

No in-app purchases

None

XCal Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anabolic free?
Anabolic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XCal Tracker free?
XCal Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anabolic or XCal Tracker have ads?
XCal Tracker shows ads; Anabolic does not.

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