Get Strong vs CaloScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Get Strong
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Get Strong is the simple strength training app that helps you stay consistent, train all major muscle groups, and get stronger week after week. The interactive muscle map is what makes Get Strong different. See exactly what youβve trained, spot gaps, and choose exercises that keep your program balanced. As you train, the map fills up, giving you clear visual momentum every week. No account required. No complicated setup. No endless forms. Just open the app, start logging, and focus on your workout. Free features: - Unlimited workout logging - 220+ illustrated exercises - Exercises for barbell, dumbbell, kettlebell, machines, cables, and bodyweight training - Interactive muscle map to track weekly muscle coverage - Workout planning with muscle map guidance - Personal record tracking to support progressive overload - Essential stats, including estimated one-rep max and most performed exercises - Built-in calculator for weight and rep input - Metric and US units (kg/lb) Premium features: - Custom themes and app icons - Exercise-specific rest timers - Full stats history across all workouts - Progress sharing with friends Whether youβre new to lifting or already training seriously, Get Strong helps you train with structure, stay motivated, and keep progressing. Privacy Policy: https://www.getstrongapp.com/privacy-policy/
CaloScan
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CaloScan makes calorie tracking effortless. Photograph your food and let the app identify it automatically, scan barcodes, or search a database of millions of foods. Features: β’ AI food recognition via camera β’ Smart portion weight estimation (iPhone 12 Pro or later with LiDAR) β’ Barcode scanner for packaged foods β’ USDA & Open Food Facts database β’ Daily calorie & macro tracking (protein, carbs, fat) β’ Recipe library with nutrition calculation β’ TDEE calculator for personalised calorie goals β’ Apple Health integration β’ 100% private β all data stored on your device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CaloScan at none against Get Strong's shown. Get Strong's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Get Strong sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CaloScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Get Strong ships an update every 2 weeks, CaloScan every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Get Strong | CaloScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tinybird Interactive AB | Rico Thamlitz |
In-app purchases
Get Strong
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
CaloScan
- CaloScan Pro$0.99








