# Shape vs Compound

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shape at 15.1 against Compound's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Compound sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shape ships an update every 11 days, Compound weekly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shape | Compound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compound-gym-workout-routine/id6796103475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samuel Christoffer Kraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826569823) | [SCOTT BERKLEY SHUMAKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795264126) |

## What reviewers say

### Shape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-training-planner/id6748612810)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shape Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Compound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compound-gym-workout-routine/id6796103475)

This workout app simplifies strength training with a single, progressive routine. It automatically tracks your progress, adjusts weights, and includes warm-ups and cool-downs. Log workouts precisely as you perform them, with Apple Watch integration for seamless tracking.

**Highlights:** Automated double progression weight increases, Automatic warm-up and cool-down routines, Customizable rep ranges and weight jumps, Real-time Apple Watch mirroring, Flexible logging for various exercise types, Private, on-device data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Progression · Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Progression · Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Progression · Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shape free?

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

### Is Compound free?

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

### Do Shape or Compound have ads?

Neither Shape nor Compound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shape or Compound?

Shape ships an update every 11 days, and Compound weekly. Most recently, Shape was updated on October 2, 2026 and Compound on October 2, 2026.

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