Comparison

MUSCL vs Recomp

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

Head to head
About

MUSCL

Features
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MUSCL is AI-powered Physique Intelligence. Analyze your physique, identify weak points, and generate a personalized hypertrophy program designed for your body. • AI Physique Analysis • Weak Point Detection • Smart Training Programs • Adaptive Progression • Intelligent Workout Tracking Stop guessing. Start building your physique intelligently. Subscription Terms • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mature-asp-ac5.notion.site/MUSCL-Privacy-Policy-33b25b14d842801ea15cc5407aa21318?source=copy_link

About

Recomp

Visually track your body transformation with this tool. Capture and organize progress photos to compare physique changes side-by-side, clearly seeing the results of your training and nutrition efforts.

Highlights
  • Capture progress photos
  • Organize check-ins by date
  • Side-by-side photo comparison
  • Track long-term physique changes
  • Simple interface
Features
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Recomp Tracker helps you visually track your body transformation over time. Capture progress photos, organize check-ins, and compare your physique changes side-by-side so you can clearly see the results of your training and nutrition. Whether you're bodybuilding, cutting, bulking, or just staying consistent, Recomp Tracker keeps your progress organized. Features • Take progress photos directly in the app • Organize check-ins by date • Compare photos side-by-side • Track long-term physique changes • Simple, distraction-free interface Recomp Tracker is designed for athletes, bodybuilders, and anyone committed to improving their physique.

Screenshots

MUSCL4 screens
Recomp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recomp at none against MUSCL's 2. MUSCL's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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. MUSCL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Recomp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MUSCL ships an update every 4 days, Recomp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MUSCL versus Recomp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMUSCLRecomp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB64 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIKARUS PTY LTDMark Stepchin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MUSCL

Subscriptions2
  • MUSCL Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • MUSCL Annual3 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Recomp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MUSCL free?
MUSCL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recomp free?
Recomp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MUSCL or Recomp have ads?
Neither MUSCL nor Recomp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MUSCL or Recomp?
MUSCL ships an update every 4 days, and Recomp every 3 weeks. Most recently, MUSCL was updated on October 28, 2026 and Recomp on October 20, 2026.

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