# Befit vs Protocol

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Protocol at 100% against Befit's 60%. Protocol also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Befit's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Befit sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Protocol sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Protocol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Befit has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Befit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Protocol's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Befit | Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/befit-gym-workout-tracker/id6504535443/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protocol-ai-personal-trainer/id6767289177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 166 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3Apps Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703689059) | [MUSTAFA TOPCU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761029557) |

## What reviewers say

### Befit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/befit-gym-workout-tracker/id6504535443)

This app helps you achieve your fitness goals with personalized workout plans for the gym or home. Track your progress, log weightlifting sessions, and monitor muscle recovery with detailed analytics. It's designed for all fitness levels, offering structured training and exercise guidance.

**Highlights:** AI Personalized Workout Plans, Advanced Workout Tracker, Muscle Recovery Monitoring, Workout Progress Analytics, Customizable Workout Routines, Extensive Exercise Library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $23.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 6 Months Subscription | $54.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $54.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Provides all necessary workouts
- 👍 Gives workout recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mismatch between selected and actual exercises
- 🐛 Workout videos do not match descriptions
- 🐛 Workout history not shown
- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 🚫 Limited weight range options

**Reported bugs**

- Search function issues
- Glitches in setting up programs

**Requested features**

- Sync with Apple Health
- Trial period for full app access


### Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protocol-ai-personal-trainer/id6767289177)

This AI-powered app creates customized fitness and nutrition plans based on your goals, equipment, and schedule. It offers ongoing adjustments as you progress and provides AI coaching for follow-up questions. Achieve your fitness objectives with practical, evidence-based guidance.

**Highlights:** Personalized training plans, AI-driven nutrition guidance, Adaptive progress adjustments, Built-in AI coaching, Goal-oriented planning, Evidence-based principles

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protocol Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Protocol Pro 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Protocol Pro 6 Months | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Protocol Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Befit free?

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

### Is Protocol free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Befit or Protocol?

Protocol is rated higher. Befit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Protocol averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Befit or Protocol have ads?

Neither Befit nor Protocol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Befit or Protocol?

Befit ships an update weekly, and Protocol weekly. Most recently, Befit was updated on October 19, 2026 and Protocol on October 6, 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.*