Comparison

Holdee vs Protocol Grip Trainer

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

Protocol Grip Trainer

This app pairs with a Bluetooth grip trainer device to track your grip strength workouts. Perform structured exercises to improve your grip and monitor your progress directly on your phone.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Workout tracking
  • Grip strength measurement
  • Structured workouts
  • Progress monitoring
Features
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Companion app to the Protocol Grip Trainer, a grip trainer device which uses Bluetooth to record workouts to your phone. Discover how strong your grip is! Perform structured workouts to strengthen your grip!

Screenshots

Holdee4 screens
Protocol Grip Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protocol Grip Trainer at none against Holdee's 2. Protocol Grip Trainer also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Holdee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Protocol Grip Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Protocol Grip Trainer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protocol Grip Trainer has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Holdee versus Protocol Grip Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoldeeProtocol Grip Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWouter Gerardus Martinus de VisserSawyer Blankenship

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Holdee

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly Access$29.991 Year
None

Protocol Grip Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Holdee free?
Holdee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Protocol Grip Trainer free?
Protocol Grip Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Holdee or Protocol Grip Trainer?
Holdee and Protocol Grip Trainer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Holdee or Protocol Grip Trainer have ads?
Neither Holdee nor Protocol Grip Trainer shows ads.

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