Comparison

Waiton vs Strive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Waiton

This app gamifies your fitness journey by letting you log workouts to earn XP and level up a character. It features AI-powered auto-counting for exercises like push-ups and squats, along with detailed progress reports and daily reminders to keep you motivated.

Highlights
  • RPG character progression system
  • AI auto-count for exercises
  • Supported exercises: push-ups, squats, sit-ups, pull-ups, custom
  • Calendar and workout timer
  • Monthly progress reports
  • Daily workout reminders
  • Flexible exercise tracking
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Free workout memo and diet log that actually sticks. Log each session to earn XP and level up your character. Train in Strength or Diet scenarios and turn yesterday's effort into today's motivation. Main Features RPG Character Progression System Earn experience points through training and watch your character evolve with each level up. The LEVEL UP animation provides satisfying visual feedback. Switch between Strength Training and Diet scenarios anytime. AI Auto-Count Simply turn on your camera and AI automatically counts your push-ups and squats. No need to count manually - just focus on your form and workout intensity. Supported Exercises ・Push-ups (AI camera auto-count) ・Squats (AI camera auto-count) ・Sit-ups / abs workouts ・Pull-ups ・Custom exercises (gym equipment or home routines) Calendar & Workout Timer Visualize your daily efforts at a glance. Training days and rest days are clearly displayed. Rest timers between sets keep your pace. Monthly Report Analyze your progress with detailed stats: workout days and rest days. View exercise-specific statistics to track your growth with concrete numbers. Daily Reminders Stay consistent with customizable daily reminders. Set your preferred time to never miss a workout. Flexible Exercise Tracking Log popular exercises with one tap. Add custom exercises from the gym or create your own routines. Easy rep count adjustment after each session. Great for home workouts too. 【Terms of Service】 https://nostalgic-calendula-e60.notion.site/WAITON-Terms-of-Service-2ee484266af48020bdc1df16f984829a 【Privacy Policy】 https://nostalgic-calendula-e60.notion.site/WAITON-Privacy-Policy-2ee484266af4804f9616e1ac02f39c45

About

Strive

Features
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Striveは、「昨日の自分を超え続ける」をコンセプトにしたワークアウト記録アプリです。 前回の重量・回数をすぐ確認できるため、ジムで迷わずトレーニングに集中できます。 PR更新、成長推移、月間ボリューム、ランキングによって、自分の積み上げを可視化。 ただ記録するだけではなく、“続けたくなる体験”を目指しました。 【主な機能】 ・前回の重量 / 回数を即表示 ・セットごとの記録 ・PR(自己ベスト)自動記録 ・インターバルタイマー ・トレーニング履歴 ・成長分析 / BIG3分析 ・月間ボリューム確認 ・フレンドランキング ・シンプルで高速な操作UI 筋トレ初心者から、本格的に記録したいユーザーまで、 日々の成長をサポートします。 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Waiton4 screens
Strive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Waiton at none against Strive's shown. Strive's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Waiton sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Strive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waiton ships an update weekly, Strive every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Waiton versus Strive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaitonStrive
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYukihiro SawadaTAGUCHI SHOGO

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Waiton

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • コーヒー(Rサイズ)$0.99
  • コーヒー(Lサイズ)$1.99
  • ケーキセット$5.99
2 purchases

Strive

Subscriptions2
  • Strive Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Strive Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Waiton free?
Waiton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strive free?
Strive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Waiton or Strive have ads?
Strive shows ads; Waiton does not.
Which is updated more often, Waiton or Strive?
Waiton ships an update weekly, and Strive every 3 days. Most recently, Waiton was updated on September 21, 2026 and Strive on September 9, 2026.

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