Comparison

Holdee vs SmartGrip

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

Head to head
About

Holdee

Strengthen your hands, wrists, and forearms with simple, effective routines. Build lasting grip strength for sports, lifting, or everyday life with over 50 workout routines and custom options. Unlock rewards and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Simple daily grip exercises
  • 50+ workout routines
  • Custom routine creation
  • Progress tracking and rewards
  • Enhance strength and well-being
  • Benefits for athletes and daily life
Features
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The ultimate grip trainer app designed to strengthen your hands, wrists, and forearms through simple, effective routines. Whether you’re a climber, lifter, athlete, or just want a stronger grip for everyday life, Holdee helps you build grip strength that lasts. No distractions. No fluff. Just proven grip exercises that work. Anywhere, anytime. SIMPLE, DAILY GRIP EXERCISES Quick, easy-to-follow workouts that fit your day. Build hand grip strength and mobility in just minutes. 50+ WORKOUT ROUTINES Choose from beginner, intermediate, or advanced grip training programs — including warm-ups, recovery, and performance boosters. ENHANCE YOUR STRENGTH & WELL-BEING Stronger grip = better control, performance, and confidence. Improve lifting, climbing, and everyday movement with targeted grip workouts. CUSTOM ROUTINES FOR YOUR NEEDS Create your own grip exercise plans or follow expert routines tailored to your goals — power, endurance, or recovery. UNLOCK REWARDS Stay motivated with progress badges and milestones as your grip strength improves over time. Every squeeze counts. BENEFITS OF BETTER GRIP - Improved muscle quality and endurance - Maximized total body strength - Reduced risk of injuries and joint stress - Enhanced bone density and circulation - Better athletic control and precision JOIN THE HOLDEE COMMUNITY “I use Holdee during breaks at work. My grip’s better, and I just feel more active overall. It’s such a simple change that really works.” “I lift heavy five days a week, and Holdee seriously improved my grip and control. My pulls feel stronger, and I don’t lose hold on tough sets anymore.” PERFECT FOR EVERYONE Train smarter. Squeeze stronger. Feel the difference. Terms of Use (EULA) https://alluring-bow-aff.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-29b2cd1196b280adada3c595744f9099?source=copy_link Privacy Policy https://alluring-bow-aff.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-29b2cd1196b28080a8acd57af4e3d560?source=copy_link Support https://alluring-bow-aff.notion.site/29b2cd1196b28069b2e9e8c119743c82?pvs=105

About

SmartGrip

Develop superior grip strength with personalized, progressive exercises. Track your progress against clear benchmarks and build a stronger body through consistent training.

Highlights
  • Personalized 4-week programs
  • Progressive challenges
  • Dead Hang exercise
  • Farmer Carry exercise
  • Clear benchmarks
  • Repeatable sessions
Features
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Grip strength is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health — researchers use it to track vitality, cardiovascular risk, and aging. SmartGrip helps you measure it with a real dynamometer, then train and track it over time. Build exceptional grip strength through simple, effective exercises and progressive challenges. SmartGrip guides you with personalized programs and benchmarks to help you get stronger week after week. Exercises included: - Dead Hang: hang from a bar and hold as long as you can - Farmer Carry: walk while holding heavy weights to test endurance Key features: - Personalized 4-week programs based on your current level - Clear benchmarks so you can measure progress - Simple sessions you can repeat anytime, anywhere Start training smarter. Strengthen your grip. Strengthen your body. Check out all terms and conditions by following this link https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Holdee4 screens
SmartGrip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartGrip at 15.1 against Holdee's 17.6. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Holdee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SmartGrip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Holdee against 5.0 for SmartGrip. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Holdee versus SmartGrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoldeeSmartGrip
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWouter Gerardus Martinus de VisserGeorges Ryan Abi Sleiman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Holdee

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly Access$29.991 Year
2 purchases

SmartGrip

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Holdee free?
Holdee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartGrip free?
SmartGrip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Holdee or SmartGrip?
Holdee and SmartGrip are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Holdee or SmartGrip have ads?
Neither Holdee nor SmartGrip shows ads.

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