# Pump vs Compound

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pump at free against Compound's freemium. Pump also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Compound's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pump sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Compound sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pump holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Pump ships an update every 5 days, Compound every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pump | Compound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pump-ai-native-workout-app/id6757655790/reviews)** | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compound-gym-workout-planner/id6762876512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIKER TECH, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/381126312) | [HIEU HUYNH LUU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895054505) |

## What reviewers say

### Pump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pump-ai-native-workout-app/id6757655790)

This app guides you through tempo training with precise 4-phase rep structures and audio cues. Create custom workouts, track your progress, and build muscle with enhanced time under tension. It works offline and allows sharing routines with friends.

**Highlights:** 4-phase tempo training with timers, Custom workout creation and editing, Extensive exercise library, Workout history and weight tracking, Offline functionality, Workout sharing and community features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pump Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pump Pro Monthly (Invite) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pump Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pump Pro Yearly (Invite) | $99.99 | per year |


### Compound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compound-gym-workout-planner/id6762876512)

This app simplifies fitness by focusing on four core movements and two key metrics: calories and protein. It provides personalized workout plans and nutrition targets, with features like meal scanning and progress tracking. Designed for those seeking a sustainable approach to strength and weight management without unnecessary complexity.

**Highlights:** Workout plan based on four movement patterns, Calorie and protein tracking, Personalized progression, Meal scanning and barcode scanning, GLP-1 user protein target adjustment, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Friends-first social layer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compound Pro (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Compound Pro Creator Promo (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Compound Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Compound Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Compound Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Compound Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pump free?

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

### Is Compound free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pump or Compound?

Pump is rated higher. Pump averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Compound averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Pump or Compound have ads?

Neither Pump nor Compound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pump or Compound?

Pump ships an update every 5 days, and Compound every 6 days. Most recently, Pump was updated on October 31, 2026 and Compound on October 31, 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.*