Comparison

StrengthBox vs IMPELLO

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

Head to head
About

StrengthBox

Features
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StrengthBox — a minimalist training log built for strength training. Follow programs, log sets, hit personal records and see how strong you really are. No feed, no ads, no clutter. Just a fast, clean interface designed for the gym floor. Features: - Built-in programs — PPL, Full Body, Upper/Lower and more - Quick logging — sets, reps and weight with minimal taps - Automatic PRs — see instantly when you hit a new record - Strength Level — compare your strength to others in your age and weight class - Recovery Map — visual overview of muscle status after training - Workout history — volume, duration and muscle overview for every session - Weekly stats — keep track of your training frequency - Exercise library — hundreds of exercises with instructions and muscle maps - Apple Health — sync workouts and read HRV, sleep and resting heart rate StrengthBox Premium: - Crew — train with friends, see who's live and send props - Unlimited programs - Full workout history - PR progression graphs Terms of Use: https://strengthbox.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://strengthbox.vercel.app/privacy

About

IMPELLO

This app helps lifters track their workouts with faster logging and clear progress visualization. Manage rest, save routines, and review exercise history. It also offers Apple Watch integration for wrist-based tracking and heart rate monitoring.

Highlights
  • Fast workout logging
  • Clear progress visualization
  • Rest timer management
  • Save custom workouts
  • Exercise history review
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Heart rate monitoring
Features
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Impello is a focused training log for lifters who want faster logging, clearer progress, and fewer interruptions while they train. Log sets, manage rest, save workouts, and review progress by exercise. Impello keeps your training history organized and your active session easy to control. With Apple Watch, you can follow your session from your wrist, view heart rate, adjust sets with the Digital Crown, log work, and stay synced with the phone app. Impello is built for consistency, not noise.

Screenshots

StrengthBox4 screens
IMPELLO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IMPELLO at none against StrengthBox's 2. IMPELLO also leads on device support (4 vs 2). StrengthBox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. StrengthBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. IMPELLO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StrengthBox ships an update every 2 days, IMPELLO every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
StrengthBox versus IMPELLO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrengthBoxIMPELLO
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnoverameraRudy Aquino

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StrengthBox

Subscriptions2
  • Månad$5.991 Month
  • Årsplan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

IMPELLO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StrengthBox free?
StrengthBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IMPELLO free?
IMPELLO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StrengthBox or IMPELLO have ads?
Neither StrengthBox nor IMPELLO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StrengthBox or IMPELLO?
StrengthBox ships an update every 2 days, and IMPELLO every 5 days. Most recently, StrengthBox was updated on October 4, 2026 and IMPELLO on October 5, 2026.

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