Comparison

Muscle Memo vs SomataQuest

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

Head to head
About

Muscle Memo

Features
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MuscleMemo is a clean and simple workout tracker designed to help you stay consistent. No ads. No distractions. Works fully offline. ▸ Create your own exercises — from stretching to strength training ▸ Log workouts your way — weights, reps, time, or distance ▸ Build routines that fit your goals and track your progress over time Whether you're training at the gym or at home, MuscleMemo keeps your workouts organized and easy to review. Free to use with no ads, no hidden fees, and no unnecessary complexity. Privacy Policy: https://thejb.app/projects/musclememo/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://thejb.app/projects/musclememo/terms-of-use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SomataQuest

This app integrates with Apple Health to provide daily readiness signals based on HRV, sleep, and training data. It helps users decide whether to train hard, take it easy, or focus on recovery. Advanced features offer personalized session suggestions and training insights.

Highlights
  • Readiness signals with HRV and resting heart rate
  • Sleep duration, efficiency, and stages tracking
  • Workout and activity history analysis
  • Personalized session suggestions (Pro)
  • Multi-week training calendar (Pro)
  • Privacy-focused on-device calculations
Features
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SomataQuest turns the health and training data you already collect into clearer daily decisions. Connect Apple Health to bring readiness signals, sleep, and workout history together. See how HRV, resting heart rate, sleep, and recent training compare with your baselines, then decide whether today calls for hard training, an easy session, or recovery. **EVERY FEATURE. COMPLETELY FREE.** All of SomataQuest is now free, including personalized coaching, strength tracking, training analysis, and Insights. No subscriptions, trials, paywalls, or in-app purchases. **SEE TODAY IN CONTEXT** • Readiness with HRV, resting heart rate, and sleep contributions • Sleep duration, efficiency, and stages • Recent workouts, activity, and mindfulness history • A clear view of how recent strength and cardio sessions add up **UNDERSTAND YOUR TRAINING** • Coach Today suggests a session type, duration, and intensity, with the reasons behind its recommendation • Training Hub brings together a multi-week Training Calendar, weekly load scores, TRIMP progression, strength logging, and trends • Track your strength training and examine how your workouts evolve over time • Explore how training load, sleep, and recovery signals interact **EXPLORE DEEPER INSIGHTS** Generate structured prompts for deeper recovery, training, and fitness questions using your own data. Copy them into an external AI model of your choice for further analysis. No built-in AI subscription or cloud service is required. **GUIDANCE YOU CAN INSPECT** SomataQuest does not hide the reasoning behind a single score. Review the signals and context that shaped each recommendation, compare them with how you feel, and make the final call yourself. **PRIVACY BY DEFAULT** Readiness, sleep, and coaching calculations run on your device. HealthKit values are not uploaded by default, sold, or used for advertising. Privacy-preserving product analytics exclude HealthKit values and can be disabled in Settings. SomataQuest works best for people who regularly record workouts, sleep, heart rate, or activity in Apple Health, especially with Apple Watch. **IMPORTANT INFORMATION** SomataQuest is intended for general fitness and wellness purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for advice from a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional. Consult one before making medical decisions or beginning or changing an exercise program. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.nexuspointinnovations.com/privacy

Screenshots

Muscle Memo4 screens
SomataQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SomataQuest at weekly against Muscle Memo's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Muscle Memo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SomataQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Muscle Memo ships an update every 3 weeks, SomataQuest weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Muscle Memo versus SomataQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuscle MemoSomataQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB22 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJuri BreslauerNexus Point Innovations LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Muscle Memo

Subscriptions2
  • Muscle Memo Premium$2.991 Month
  • Muscle Memo Premium$22.991 Year
2 purchases

SomataQuest

Subscriptions2
  • SomataQuest Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SomataQuest Pro Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Muscle Memo free?
Muscle Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SomataQuest free?
SomataQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Muscle Memo or SomataQuest have ads?
Neither Muscle Memo nor SomataQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Muscle Memo or SomataQuest?
Muscle Memo ships an update every 3 weeks, and SomataQuest weekly. Most recently, Muscle Memo was updated on October 25, 2026 and SomataQuest on October 28, 2026.

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