# Xera vs Build

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xera at none against Build's 3. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Build sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Xera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Xera against 5.0 for Build. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 21 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Xera ships an update every 8 days, Build every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xera | Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xera/id6755326971/reviews) | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-workout-tracker/id6781380925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 71 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848567571) | [Sawdust Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781380927) |

## What reviewers say

### Xera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xera/id6755326971)

This strength training application helps users consistently lift weights, meticulously track each set, manage rest periods, and visualize their fitness progress. Users can select from pre-made workout templates or create personalized routines, logging their performance directly from their mobile device.

**Highlights:** Strength training tracking, Workout template library, Custom routine builder, Set and rep logging, Rest timer management, Progress visualization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Build

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-workout-tracker/id6781380925)

Log your weightlifting sets and reps using voice commands in seconds. Import workout routines from photos and track your progress with detailed charts and timers. Works offline and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Voice logging for sets and reps, Import routines from photos, Progress tracking charts, Rest timers with notifications, Plate calculator, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Build Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Build Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Build Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xera free?

Xera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Build free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Xera or Build?

Build is rated higher. Xera averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Build averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Xera or Build have ads?

Neither Xera nor Build shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Xera or Build?

Xera ships an update every 8 days, and Build every 9 days. Most recently, Xera was updated on October 7, 2026 and Build on October 17, 2026.

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