StrengthBox vs IMPELLO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StrengthBox
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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
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.
- Fast workout logging
- Clear progress visualization
- Rest timer management
- Save custom workouts
- Exercise history review
- Apple Watch integration
- Heart rate monitoring
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. StrengthBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. IMPELLO asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | StrengthBox | IMPELLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Innoveramera | Rudy Aquino |
In-app purchases
StrengthBox
- Månad$5.991 Month
- Årsplan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
IMPELLO
No in-app purchases









