Comparison

XPStrength vs GrindXP

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

Head to head
About

XPStrength

Gamify your fitness routine by earning XP, leveling up, and unlocking achievements for every workout logged. Track strength and cardio, visualize progress with interactive maps, and compete with friends through leagues and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Log strength and cardio workouts
  • Built-in exercise library
  • Gamified progression with XP and levels
  • Achievement system
  • Friend competition and leaderboards
  • Muscle recovery map
  • Custom workout plans
Features
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XPStrength turns your training into a game. Every set you log earns XP, levels you up, and unlocks achievements—so the habit that's hardest to keep finally sticks. Whether you're chasing a new PR or your first push-up, XPStrength tracks it all and shows you the progress you can't see in the mirror. TRACK EVERY WORKOUT • Log strength and cardio in one place—reps, weight, sets, duration, and distance • Built-in exercise library with anatomy visuals and muscle targeting • Supersets, drop sets, warm-ups, and failure sets • Rest timer with audio, haptics, and an iOS Live Activity right on your lock screen LEVEL UP YOUR TRAINING • Earn XP and level up every muscle group from Bronze to Master • Unlock dozens of achievements across common, rare, epic, and legendary tiers • Keep your streak alive and stay consistent week after week COMPETE WITH FRIENDS • Add friends, compare stats, and cheer each other on • Join leagues, climb the leaderboards, and chat with your team • See friends' workouts, milestones, and personal bests SEE REAL PROGRESS • Interactive muscle recovery map shows exactly what's fresh and what needs rest • Trend charts and a muscle-balance radar reveal your strengths and gaps • Track personal records and 1RM for every lift • Full workout history with calendar view—plus log past workouts anytime MAKE IT YOURS • Build custom workouts and weekly plans you'll actually follow • Earn coins and unlock new themes in the shop • Switch between lbs and kg, adjust font size, and train in a sleek dark interface Your strongest self is a workout away. Download XPStrength and start leveling up today.

About

GrindXP

Features
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GrindXP turns your workouts into an RPG adventure. Earn XP from every exercise, level up, unlock avatars and titles, and compete on global leaderboards. TRACK ANY WORKOUT Log cardio (walking, running, sprinting), strength training (weights, compound lifts), and calisthenics (pushups, pullups, handstands). Track duration, intensity, sets, reps, and weight. EARN XP & LEVEL UP Gain XP based on your effort. Duration, intensity, and exercise type all count. Get bonus XP for streaks and workout variety. Progress through 100 levels with milestone rewards. NUTRITION TRACKING Scan barcodes to log food, auto-calculate macros based on your BMR/TDEE, plan meals, and earn daily XP bonuses for hitting your calorie and protein targets. UNLOCK REWARDS Earn avatars, titles, achievements, and features as you level up. Unlock custom routines at Level 5 and advanced stats at Level 12. STEP COUNTER Auto-track your daily steps and calories burned throughout the day. GLOBAL LEADERBOARD Compete with others and climb the rankings based on your total XP. PROGRESS PHOTOS Capture timeline snapshots at milestone levels and compare your transformation over time.

Screenshots

XPStrength2 screens
GrindXP4 screens

Verdict

The call

XPStrength and GrindXP are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
XPStrength versus GrindXP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXPStrengthGrindXP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperXPSTRENGTH LLCION ANGHEL

In-app purchases

None

XPStrength

No in-app purchases

None

GrindXP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XPStrength free?
XPStrength is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrindXP free?
GrindXP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XPStrength or GrindXP have ads?
Neither XPStrength nor GrindXP shows ads.

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