Comparison

Holdee vs hangtime

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

hangtime

This app automatically times your dead hangs using your phone's camera, eliminating the need for manual input. Compete with friends on leaderboards and track your progress with streaks and detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Automatic pose detection timer
  • Camera-based hang tracking
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Friends-only leaderboards
  • Hang streaks tracking
  • Apple Health integration (Pro)
  • Home screen widgets (Pro)
Features
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Grab a bar. hangtime watches through the camera and starts the clock the moment your feet leave the floor. Drop, and it stops. No buttons, no chalk on your screen. Dead hangs build grip strength and happier shoulders. The hard part is doing them every day. hangtime turns hanging into a game you play with your friends. THE TIMER - Pose detection starts and stops the clock for you - Prop your phone up with your whole body in frame, then hang - No camera angle? Tap the dial and time the hang manually FRIENDS - Game Center leaderboards: longest hang, most hang time today, all time - Global boards and a friends-only view - Send a "beat my time" link to anyone. It works even before they have the app STREAKS - A day counts when you hang - Keep the week strip alive and watch the streak grow HANGTIME PRO One purchase. No subscription. - Trends: charts of every hang and your record over time - Apple Health: every hang counts toward your rings - Coach: a word on every hang. Where it lands and what is next - Levels: the whole benchmark book, novice to elite, for your age - Widgets: best, today and streak on your home screen PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No tracking. The camera is processed on your phone and nothing is ever recorded. Your data stays yours. Hang loose

Screenshots

Holdee4 screens
hangtime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: hangtime at none against Holdee's 2. hangtime also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. hangtime 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 hangtime. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Holdee versus hangtime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoldeehangtime
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWouter Gerardus Martinus de VisserMovebook LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Holdee

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

hangtime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Holdee free?
Holdee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is hangtime free?
hangtime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Holdee or hangtime?
Holdee and hangtime are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Holdee or hangtime have ads?
Neither Holdee nor hangtime shows ads.

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