# MacroFactor Workouts vs RepXP

The clearest difference is monetization model: RepXP at freemium against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. RepXP also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 1) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 RepXP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RepXP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 2 weeks, RepXP weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroFactor Workouts | RepXP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repxp-strength-workout-log/id6760101740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 297 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) | [Code Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882649318) |

## What reviewers say

### MacroFactor Workouts

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

**Currently charting:** #127 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 |


### RepXP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repxp-strength-workout-log/id6760101740)

Automate your strength training progression with this app. It automatically applies progressive overload, tracks your effort with RPE/RIR, and offers phone-free logging on Apple Watch. Import your existing workout data and focus on lifting, not manual adjustments.

**Highlights:** Automatic progressive overload, Minimal workout logging, Effort tracking (RPE/RIR), Standalone Apple Watch app, Workout import from other apps, Workout forecasts and alerts

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RepXP Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| RepXP Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

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

### Is RepXP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MacroFactor Workouts or RepXP?

RepXP is rated higher. MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while RepXP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MacroFactor Workouts or RepXP have ads?

Neither MacroFactor Workouts nor RepXP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacroFactor Workouts or RepXP?

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 2 weeks, and RepXP weekly. Most recently, MacroFactor Workouts was updated on October 3, 2026 and RepXP on October 1, 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.*