SubZero Gym vs Beast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SubZero Gym
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SubZero Gym is a complete fitness platform that puts a personal trainer in your pocket. Generate AI-powered workout plans, track every rep, monitor your recovery, and crush your goals โ whether you train at a full gym, at home with dumbbells, or anywhere in between. PICK YOUR AI, BUILD YOUR PLAN Choose from 7 AI providers โ Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Groq, or Perplexity โ and 15 models. Generate 2 to 12-week progressive programs with periodization: Foundation, Build, Peak, and Deload phases. Plans adapt to your equipment (65+ types), schedule, and goals. Got injured? Changed your schedule? AI regenerates your plan while preserving progress. YETI: YOUR ON-DEVICE AI (Basic and above) Yeti runs locally on your iPhone โ no internet required, instant responses. Workout Control (98 Commands): "Skip bench press." "My shoulder hurts." "Go lighter." "Swap to dumbbells." "Only have 30 minutes." "Add a set." Coaching: "How do I do this exercise?" โ form tips, muscles, technique. "Should I train today?" โ checks readiness. "Am I plateauing?" โ analyzes progress. Schedule: "Swap today with tomorrow." "Skip today." "I need rest." AI Generation: Post-workout summaries with coaching tips. Weekly insights with volume trends. Personalized warm-ups based on today's workout. (Pro and above) SMART FEATURES (Pro and above) โข Smart weight suggestions from your history โข Readiness score from sleep, HRV, and resting heart rate โข Plateau detection with intervention strategies โข Effort PR detection โ same weight at lower RIR = strength gain โข Mid-workout fatigue detection with weight adjustment suggestions All local. Your data never leaves your device. TRAIN YOUR WAY โข iPhone only โ workout logging, rest timer, PR detection, Live Activity โข iPhone + Apple Watch โ real-time HR, voice announcements, haptic feedback โข Log on iPhone while Apple Fitness tracks HR on Watch โ data merges automatically โข Apple Watch standalone โ complete workouts from your wrist TRACK EVERYTHING โข 8 PR types: max weight, reps, volume, 1RM, effort PRs, distance, pace, duration โข RIR tracking with intensity analysis โข Muscle recovery heat map โ 13 muscle groups, tap for details โข Volume trends, frequency charts, complete workout history BODY COMPOSITION โข Weight tracking with smart scale sync and trend charts โข 12 body measurements with progress indicators โข Encrypted progress photos โ AES-256, Face ID required, stays on device NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTS (Pro and above) โข AI supplement stacks with research citations from PubMed โข Three tiers: Essential, Beneficial, Optional with daily timing โข Sync from MyFitnessPal, Cronometer, or any HealthKit app โข Macro tracking with AI-personalized targets 54 ACHIEVEMENTS, 9 CATEGORIES Bronze through Diamond tiers. Workouts, volume, streaks, PRs, cardio, consistency, nutrition. Full-screen unlock celebrations. Shareable achievement cards. APPLE ECOSYSTEM โข 8 Home Screen + 5 Lock Screen widgets โข Live Activity & Dynamic Island during workouts โข 4 Control Center controls โข 7 Siri Shortcuts โข WorkoutKit sync to Apple Fitness โข Focus Filters for notification control โข Apple Journal integration โข iCloud sync across devices (Pro+ and above) โข Family Sharing up to 6 members (Pro+/Elite+) 550+ EXERCISES. 65+ EQUIPMENT TYPES. Full gym, home gym, hotel gym, bodyweight only โ SubZero adapts to what you have. PRIVACY FIRST All data stored locally. No ads. No third-party analytics. Progress photos encrypted. AI requests processed but never stored. 6 TIERS โข Free: Core tracking, 1 plan/month โข Basic ($3.99): Yeti AI, 98 commands โข Pro ($7.99): Smart AI, Watch app, widgets โข Pro+ ($15.99): iCloud sync, Family Sharing โข Elite ($14.99): Unlimited plans, research citations โข Elite+ ($29.99): Everything + Family Sharing Train smarter. Track everything. Achieve more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Beast
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Beast.fit is the AI-powered strength training app for lifters who want to get serious. Plan your workouts, track every set, and train with a coach in your pocket that actually adapts to you. MEET ALPHA, YOUR AI COACH Alpha learns how you train and gives guidance built around your history โ what to lift, when to push, and when to back off. Ask anything, anytime. TRACK EVERY SET Fast, beautiful logging for sets, reps, weight, and RPE. Rest timers, a plate calculator, supersets, and guided mode keep you moving. BUILT FOR APPLE WATCH Start and run entire workouts from your wrist with live heart rate and set tracking, then sync automatically back to your iPhone โ even offline. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Volume, frequency, muscle-group balance, personal records, and recovery signals โ visualized so you know what's working. PROGRAMS & GUIDANCE Follow structured programs with mesocycles, or let Alpha generate a routine for your goals and equipment. NUTRITION, SIMPLIFIED Track macros, scan barcodes, and snap food labels to log meals fast. STAY CONSISTENT Daily streaks, milestones, and XP keep you coming back โ with streak freezes so one missed day doesn't undo your progress. BEAST PRO & ELITE Unlock Alpha coaching, advanced analytics, nutrition, and coach tools with a subscription. Start with a 30-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage them in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://beast.fit/privacy Terms of Use: https://beast.fit/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SubZero Gym at every 3 days against Beast's every 3 weeks. Beast's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SubZero Gym sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Beast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SubZero Gym ships an update every 3 days, Beast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SubZero Gym | Beast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShadowPing LLC | EpsilonX, LLC |
In-app purchases
SubZero Gym
- Basic Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Elite Monthly$14.991 Month
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- Pro+ Monthly$15.991 Month
- Elite+ Monthly$29.991 Month
- Basic Annual$39.991 Year
- Pro Annual$79.991 Year
- Elite Annual$149.991 Year
- Pro+ Annual$159.991 Year
- Elite+ Annual$299.991 Year
Beast
- Beast Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Beast Elite Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- Beast Pro Yearly1 Month trial$99.991 Year
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- Beast Elite Yearly1 Month trial$199.991 Year









