Comparison

KASHUB vs Optimal

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

Head to head
About

KASHUB

Features
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The whole bodybuilding ecosystem in one app: your training plan, nutrition, measurements and an AI coach that knows all of them. AI COACH On every screen. Type or send a voice note, share a photo; it updates your program, builds meal plans and reads your progress. Pick the coach personality that suits you. TRAINING Build programs, pick from the exercise library, log every set and rep. Resume an unfinished session where you left off. Track weight, volume and PR progress in charts. NUTRITION Weekly meal plans, macro and calorie tracking, serving units and meal reminders. CARDIO Log duration, distance, calories and heart-rate zones. MEASUREMENTS AND POSING Track weight and circumference; compare posing photos side by side to see how your physique changes. HEALTH Record blood test results and follow their trends. SEASONS Plan your prep with seasons and training blocks. COMPETE Apply to competitions in-app and follow your application status. PREMIUM Pro and Pro Max subscriptions unlock unlimited coach chat, unlimited program and plan creation and advanced analysis. Payment is charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage your subscription in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. KASHUB does not provide medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before starting any training or nutrition program. Privacy: https://kashubapp.com/privacy-policy Terms: https://kashubapp.com/terms-and-conditions

About

Optimal

Features
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Stop guessing at the gym. Optimal builds your personal workout program, tells you what to lift on every set, and turns training into a game. Meet Opti, a cute, muscular white bear in a blue headband who cheers you on, out loud, with every record. Works offline. No account. Your workout data stays on your phone. A PROGRAM BUILT FOR YOU Start by choosing the body you want: big and lightly defined, looks great in a T-shirt, lean and fit, or maximum size. Optimal builds your program around that goal and takes you there step by step. Take a short quiz: your goal, experience, equipment, days per week, session length, focus areas and any injuries. Optimal does the rest. • Train at the gym or at home • Dumbbells, barbell, machines or bodyweight • Build muscle, get stronger, get lean or stay fit • Adjust your program any time EFFORTLESS WORKOUT LOGGING • Log sets, reps and weight in seconds • Built-in rest timer between sets • Weight targets for every set, so progressive overload is always planned • Personal records saved automatically • Workout summary and a shareable summary card PROGRESS THAT FEELS LIKE A GAME • A streak that grows every week you hit your goal • Earn XP and level up • Daily and weekly quests, chests and badges • Strength ranks for every lift, from Bronze to Diamond, based on your bodyweight ratio • Celebrations, with Opti cheering you on out loud MUSCLE MAP • See which muscles you trained on a body map • Track weekly sets for each muscle group WIDGETS • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep your streak, Opti's reminders and trained muscles in view BACKED BY SCIENCE Weekly volume, effort and recovery guidance is based on peer-reviewed research. The sources are listed in the app. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up • Your workout and profile data stay on your phone; no tracking, no ads • Works without internet OPTIMAL PRO Optimal is free to download; after onboarding, an Optimal Pro subscription is required to use the app. There is no free trial. • Yearly: ₺3,499 per year (Türkiye) • Monthly: ₺379 per month (Türkiye) • First-year offer: eligible new subscribers may see an in-app offer of ₺999 for the first year, then ₺3,499 per year (Türkiye) Prices for your country are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same length and price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel any time in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription. Optimal is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, talk to your doctor before training, and stop if you feel pain. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://charm-rudbeckia-34a.notion.site/Optimal-Support-3f032c48fff28126ab5ec2b9bea7d4f8

Screenshots

KASHUB4 screens
Optimal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: KASHUB at 3 against Optimal's 1. KASHUB also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). 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. KASHUB sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Optimal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KASHUB ships an update every 4 weeks, Optimal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
KASHUB versus Optimal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKASHUBOptimal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNahit MamatiBAYRAM MENEK

In-app purchases

17 purchases

KASHUB

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Coaching$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro Max$19.991 Month
  • Premium Coaching Annual$89.991 Year
One-time10
  • Volume 3$9.99
  • Intensity 3$9.99
  • Volume 6$14.99
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  • Intensity 6$14.99
  • Volume 9$17.99
  • Intensity 9$17.99
  • Volume 3$19.99
  • Intensity 3$19.99
  • Intensity 6$34.99
  • Intensity 9$39.99
4 purchases

Optimal

Subscriptions4
  • Optimal Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Optimal Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Optimal Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
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  • Optimal Pro Yearly Offer1 Year trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is KASHUB free?
KASHUB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Optimal free?
Optimal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KASHUB or Optimal have ads?
Neither KASHUB nor Optimal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KASHUB or Optimal?
KASHUB ships an update every 4 weeks, and Optimal fortnightly. Most recently, KASHUB was updated on October 25, 2026 and Optimal on October 31, 2026.

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