Chitraan vs Strainup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Chitraan
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Overthinking again? Put it to great use with Chitraan, the journaling app that turns your mental spaghetti into a well-organized feast of insights. With Chitraan, you can tag entries for easy search, so finding that brilliant ideaβor that cringe-worthy momentβis a breeze. Search by title, content, or the quirky tags youβve created. Need to remember who was there when your brain went on a tangent? Tag people! Want to capture those rollercoaster emotions? Weβve got you covered. You can even attach locations to track where your best (or most bizarre) thoughts hit you. Itβs like having a GPS for your mind! The idea is to go back over the notes youβve written when overthinking, allowing you to revisit and reflect on them later. Chitraan doesnβt just help you manage your thoughts; it turns them into a treasure trove of personal growth. Start your journey today and find out how your overthinking can lead to some seriously enlightening (and maybe a little entertaining) self-discovery.
Strainup
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Strainup is the training app that adapts to you β not the other way around. Create your own exercises, your own workouts and share your training routines. WHY STRAINUP? 100% CUSTOMIZABLE Custom sets, reps, weight, time, distance or free notes β you create your own exercises tailored to your training. UNIVERSAL TRACKING Forget generic gym apps. Strainup adapts to ALL sports. Create custom exercises for your calisthenics skills, cardio or flexibility work. FOCUS ON THE EFFORT A clean, efficiency-first interface. Log your workout in a few taps and get back to the bar. SHARE IN ONE LINK Share any exercise or routine with a friend, coach or community via a simple link. They import it in one tap. APPLE INTEGRATION β’ Live Activities: Follow your session from the lock screen β rest timer and current set without unlocking your iPhone. β’ Apple Watch: Validate your sets, track your reps and control your workout from your wrist. β’ Widgets: Today's workout on your home screen β no need to open the app to remember your session. KEY FEATURES β’ Automatic rest timer with background tracking β’ Reorder exercises during your session β’ Detailed history of your sessions and progress GREAT FOR β’ Calisthenics & Street Workout β’ CrossFit & Functional Fitness β’ Weightlifting & Strength Training β’ Running & Cardio β’ Yoga & Mobility SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Have a feature idea? Don't hesitate to suggest it β we build Strainup thanks to your feedback. Email: app@strainup.fr Privacy: https://www.strainup.fr/privacy Terms: https://www.strainup.fr/terms Download Strainup and take control of your progress.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chitraan at none against Strainup's 2. Chitraan also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Strainup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Chitraan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chitraan | Strainup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ankit Mhatre | Victor Simon |
In-app purchases
Chitraan
No in-app purchases
Strainup
- Strainup Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Strainup Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year









