Vis vs Shugyo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vis
This app offers a refined workout experience with proven programs, designed for athletes. It features hands-free Siri integration, offline capabilities, and lock screen activity tracking. Unlock custom programming with optional subscriptions.
- Hands-free Siri integration
- Offline workout capability
- Lock screen activity tracking
- Weight plate calculator
- Effortless schedule management
- Apple Health integration
- Customizable workout programs
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Become stronger. Run faster. Move better. Whatever your goal, Vis helps you achieve it. Designed from the ground up for the way athletes actually train, Vis combines a refined workout experience with tunable, proven programs. Serving you even when your hands are on the bar. Leave behind crumpled paper sheets and apps that feel like spreadsheets. Vis delivers an experience built for performance. The result of hundreds of hours of research and iteration to best support Unlock Custom Programming with Vis Pro Run custom and shared templates built in Vis Pro, directly in the Vis app. Bring your own programming to life, execute coach-created plans, and train with complete control over your structure and progression. Highlights: · Siri Integration – Complete your sets hands-free. · Works Offline – Train anywhere, signal or not. · Lock Screen Activity – Track and complete sets securely from your lock screen. · Weight Plate Calculator – Focus on your lift, not the math. · Effortless Schedule Management – Easily move and adapt your workouts. · Apple Health Integration – Sync your effort, calories, and progress automatically. Programs included (not limited to): 5/3/1 · Krypteia · Aligned · Muscle Group Split (Bro Split) · Path to 100 Push-Ups Respect comes first. · No forced subscriptions — unlock individual programs, bundles, or subscribe if you prefer. · No tracking or ads — your data stays yours, always. To learn more: https://vis.fitness Privacy policy: https://vis.fitness/privacy Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Shugyo
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Shugyo is your personal workout tracker built for one purpose: getting stronger. Import your entire workout plan, track your weights, and watch your progress as you push toward your goals — set by set, rep by rep. Smart Weight Recommendations No more guessing what to lift. Shugyo analyzes your last session — your heaviest sets, your reps, your notes — and tells you exactly what weight to aim for today. Hit the target and watch the celebration hit your screen. Meet Yasorin Your AI coach is always on standby. Ask about exercise form, get training advice, or learn how the app works. Yasorin blends fitness coaching with warrior philosophy to keep you disciplined and motivated. Key Features - Import full workout plans instantly — just paste and go - Smart weight targets based on your real performance - Track starting weight, current weight, and goal weight for every exercise - Mark exercises done as you go — see your workout progress live - Visual progress bars that show how close you are to your goals - AI coach for exercise guidance, form tips, and app help - Drag and drop to reorder your workout schedule - Workout history with personal records highlighted - Retro Game Boy-inspired interface with cyberpunk design - Sound effects for completing sets, finishing workouts, and hitting PRs Built for lifters who are serious about progressive overload. No fluff. Just gains.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shugyo at none against Vis's 11. Shugyo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Vis's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Vis sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Shugyo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vis ships an update weekly, Shugyo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vis | Shugyo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vis Fitness Inc. | Yassin Kwyasse |
In-app purchases
Vis
- Vis Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Founder Yearly$119.991 Year
- Leg Day$4.99
- Back & Biceps Day$4.99
- Chest & Triceps Day$4.99
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- Aligned: Upper Back & Core$7.99
- Aligned: Mobility & Scapular$7.99
- Muscle Group Split$8.99
- Aligned$9.99
- Muscle Group Split Bundle$9.99
- Aligned Bundle$11.99
Shugyo
No in-app purchases









