# MacroFactor Workouts vs Built Workout

The clearest difference is monetization model: Built Workout at free with in-app purchases against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. Built Workout also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and review sentiment (86% vs 74%). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 334) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Built Workout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MacroFactor Workouts against 4.8 for Built Workout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.6K ratings behind it against 334, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of MacroFactor Workouts's written reviews are positive against 86% of Built Workout's.

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, Built Workout every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroFactor Workouts | Built Workout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews) | [4.8 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/built-workout/id6746733696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 334 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) | [Natanim Abebe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818198637) |

## What reviewers say

### MacroFactor Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-based, personalized workout routines and an intuitive tracker for strength training. It automatically adjusts your plan based on progress and allows for custom routines, home gym setups, and detailed progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout routines, Intuitive workout tracker, Automatic progression adjustments, Home gym equipment customization, Progress charts and data insights, Exercise technique videos, Plate and PR calculators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |


### Built Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/built-workout/id6746733696)

This app helps you optimize your strength training by showing which muscles are recovered and ready for your next workout. It offers smart tracking, AI coaching based on your history, and tools to log, share, and visualize your progress.

**Highlights:** Muscle recovery heatmap, Gym-optimized logging keyboard, AI coaching based on training history, Workout sharing with muscle maps, Stabilized transformation video creation, Exercise library and custom routines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Built Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Built Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

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

### Is Built Workout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MacroFactor Workouts or Built Workout?

MacroFactor Workouts and Built Workout are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.6K and 334 ratings respectively.

### Do MacroFactor Workouts or Built Workout have ads?

Neither MacroFactor Workouts nor Built Workout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacroFactor Workouts or Built Workout?

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, and Built Workout every 3 days. Most recently, MacroFactor Workouts was updated on October 13, 2026 and Built Workout on October 13, 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.*