# MUSL vs alBench

The clearest difference is rating: alBench at 5.0 against MUSL's 4.3. alBench also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). MUSL's advantage is ratings volume (320 vs 4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MUSL sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. alBench asks for nothing beyond the download.

alBench holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MUSL has 320 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MUSL ships an update every 9 days, alBench every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MUSL | alBench |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musl/id6753129500/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albench/id6778946890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Esam Safouq](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774565413) | [Mohammed Alhazmi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774766425) |

## What reviewers say

### MUSL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musl/id6753129500)

This app provides comprehensive tools for health and fitness, including smart workout plans, nutrition tracking with calorie counting, and progress monitoring. It aims to help users achieve their wellness goals with a user-friendly interface and motivational features.

**Highlights:** Smart workout plans (30/90 day programs), Nutrition tracking with calorie counting, Progress tracking for workouts and achievements, Reminders and notifications, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Nutrition (1 month) | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium(1 month) | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 month) | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Nutrition (90 day) | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium(90 day) | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (90 day) | $29.99 | per 3 months |


### alBench

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albench/id6778946890)

This gym workout tracker allows you to log exercises, sets, weights, and reps quickly. It features progress charts, a large exercise library, personalized plans, and a rest timer with Lock Screen Live Activity. Share your routines with friends.

**Highlights:** Fast logging of exercises, sets, weights, and reps, Progress charts to track strength and volume, Extensive exercise library with custom options, Personalized workout plan generation, Full workout history access, Rest timer with Lock Screen Live Activity, Share workout routines via link

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MUSL free?

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

### Is alBench free?

alBench is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MUSL or alBench?

alBench is rated higher. MUSL averages 4.3 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while alBench averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MUSL or alBench have ads?

MUSL shows ads; alBench does not.

### Which is updated more often, MUSL or alBench?

MUSL ships an update every 9 days, and alBench every 2 months. Most recently, MUSL was updated on November 5, 2026 and alBench on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*