# SmartGrip vs Hang Habit

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hang Habit at every 11 days against SmartGrip's every 4 weeks. Hang Habit also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). SmartGrip's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartGrip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Hang Habit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SmartGrip against 5.0 for Hang Habit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hang Habit has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

SmartGrip ships an update every 4 weeks, Hang Habit every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartGrip | Hang Habit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartgrip-grip-tracker/id6754554560/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hang-habit-dead-hang-timer/id6756476871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Georges Ryan Abi Sleiman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848832163) | [Alliterate Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860792701) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartGrip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartgrip-grip-tracker/id6754554560)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


### Hang Habit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hang-habit-dead-hang-timer/id6756476871)

Track your dead hang progress with this app, offering solo workouts and group challenges. Connect with friends to see who's hitting their goals and motivate each other. Integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your fitness.

**Highlights:** Solo dead hang tracking, Group hangouts with friends, Goal setting and progress monitoring, Apple Watch and AirPods integration, Apple Health data sync, Workout history and personal records

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Host a Hangout | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartGrip free?

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

### Is Hang Habit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartGrip or Hang Habit?

SmartGrip and Hang Habit are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do SmartGrip or Hang Habit have ads?

Neither SmartGrip nor Hang Habit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartGrip or Hang Habit?

SmartGrip ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hang Habit every 11 days. Most recently, SmartGrip was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hang Habit 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.*