Comparison

ROOT Training vs HYM Score

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ROOT Training

Features
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FREE TO START STRENGTH • CARDIO • RECOVERY TRAINING ROOT helps you decide what deserves attention next. Train smarter by combining strength, cardio, recovery and coaching in one place. Simple enough to stick with it. Powerful enough to change you. STRENGTH - GET OPTIMAL WEIGHTS • Train across 4 compound movement patterns: hinge, squat, pull, push • Let difficulty (RPE) guide your ideal weights, sets and reps each session • Progress through 5 training levels with built-in block periodization • Follow step-by-step cues to lift heavy and stay injury free CARDIO - DO IT RIGHT • Use breathing cues instead of misleading watch-based zones • Build your aerobic base with Zone 2 training • Improve VO₂Max with short powerful intervals • Use difficulty (RPE) to tell the algorithm how hard today’s session felt RECOVERY - THE MISSING PIECE • See your recovery every morning from your watch data • Build habits that improve sleep and lower resting HR • Train your nervous system for faster recovery • Use actual readiness to adjust training TRACK WHAT MATTERS • Track weekly training volume • Monitor training load to avoid detraining or overreaching • See whether your efforts actually lead to results • Improve your Athletic Score through strength and cardio development LET AI COACH HELP YOU • Reads your training, recovery and readiness • Suggests what deserves attention next • Helps you decide between strength, cardio or recovery • Explains why in simple language • Built to stay practical, not generic LET YOUR HUMAN COACH IN • Allow your coach to view your data • Let your coach log sessions for you • Revoke access anytime START FREE Strength Level 1 and Cardio Level 1 are free with full functionality and coach guidance. When you're ready to progress, unlock Levels 2–5 and open coach chat with a subscription. Learn more at https://www.root.training Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HYM Score

This app provides healthcare professionals with a tool to document, analyze, and track muscle strength using a graphical representation based on the MRC scale. It allows for dual movement scoring and automatically calculates a dynamic HYM Score, with the ability to export data via CSV.

Highlights
  • Graphical strength documentation
  • Dual movement scoring
  • Dynamic HYM Score calculation
  • Visual tracking with graphs
  • CSV data export
Features
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App Description: HYM Score is a powerful and intuitive tool designed especially for healthcare professionals to accurately document, analyze, and track muscle strength. Using an interactive graphical representation of muscle strength based on Medical Research Council (MRC) strength scale, the app offers a seamless way to record and monitor muscle strength overtime Key Features: Graphical Strength Documentation: Tap on a joint to select muscle strength using an intuitive fan-out selection method. Dual Movement Scoring: Each joint allows separate scores for flexion/extension or abduction/adduction. Dynamic HYM Score Calculation: Automatically computes total strength percentage based on recorded values. Visual Tracking with Graphs CSV Export: Easily export strength data for documentation and sharing. Download now and simplify muscle strength assessment with precision and efficiency! Target Audience: Healthcare providers, neurologists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, and medical researchers.

Screenshots

ROOT Training4 screens
HYM Score4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HYM Score at none against ROOT Training's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ROOT Training sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HYM Score asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ROOT Training versus HYM Score: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterROOT TrainingHYM Score
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrik TjokordaVijay Renga

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ROOT Training

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
None

HYM Score

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ROOT Training free?
ROOT Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HYM Score free?
HYM Score is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ROOT Training or HYM Score have ads?
Neither ROOT Training nor HYM Score shows ads.

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