Comparison

Syntax vs Massiv

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

Head to head
About

Syntax

Effortlessly log strength training workouts by typing or speaking natural language commands. This app offers an AI coach, routine creation, and progress tracking, all while prioritizing user privacy with local data storage and no ads.

Highlights
  • Natural language workout logging
  • AI coaching and routine building
  • Local data storage and privacy
  • Strava integration
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Log your workout in seconds — just type "bench 80kg 3x8" or ask the AI coach. No tapping through menus. No manual data entry. Syntax is the fastest way to track strength training. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE No account required. No cloud sync. No tracking. No ads. Everything is stored locally in plain-text files you own and control. Built in London, designed for privacy. TYPE OR TALK TO LOG Type your sets in natural language — "squat 100kg 5x5" — and Syntax understands. Or use the built-in AI coach to log by conversation. Spend less time on your phone, more time lifting. AI COACH BUILT IN Get a personal training assistant that builds routines, answers questions, and tracks your progress. Powered by the AI model you choose (Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic, and more). Your API key, your data. STRAVA INTEGRATION Export your workouts to Strava with one tap. Keep all your training data connected across platforms. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND See your current workout on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Track elapsed time, current exercise, and sets completed at a glance. ROUTINES & PROGRAMS Create and save workout templates. Start a session from a routine and fill in the weights as you go. Progressive overload made simple. TRAINING HISTORY & PERSONAL RECORDS Review every workout. See exercise trends, PRs, and volume over time. All your data, always accessible, always exportable. 75+ BUILT-IN EXERCISES Browse a curated exercise database with muscle groups and equipment filters. Add your own custom exercises anytime. WORKS OFFLINE No internet needed to log workouts. Train anywhere — gym basements, outdoor parks, hotel gyms. Your data is always available. FREE TO USE Core workout logging is completely free with no limits. Pro unlocks advanced AI coaching and detailed analytics. Syntax is for lifters who want a fast, no-nonsense way to track training. If you've ever logged workouts in a notes app and wished it was just a little smarter — this is it.

About

Massiv

Log your weightlifting sessions quickly with 17 built-in programs and transparent progression. Track barbell and dumbbell lifts, manage supersets, and utilize an Apple Watch companion for wrist logging. Offers advanced features like custom program building and cloud backups with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • 17 built-in lifting programs
  • Fast workout logging
  • Superset & Drop Set logging
  • Apple Watch companion
  • Plate calculator
  • CSV and JSON export
  • Custom program builder (Pro)
Features
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Stop rebuilding your routine every session. Massiv combines fast workout logging with 17 built-in lifting programs and transparent, rule-based progression. Run 5/3/1, PHUL, PPL, GZCLP, Texas Method, and StrongLifts 5x5 — 17 proven weightlifting routines with progression math that adjusts your training maxes as you lift. Log every set fast, track your barbell and dumbbell lifts, and watch the weight go up. Log sets fast: one tap to confirm last session's weight and reps, quick numpad edits for PRs, and an Apple Watch companion for wrist logging. ▶ FREE WORKOUT TRACKING • Unlimited workout log and training history • 17 built-in lifting programs with progression engines • Superset & Drop Set logging — group exercises with fused round-trackers, and log drop chains that automatically trigger shorter recovery timers • Coach Notes — traceable training observations analyzing plateau, fatigue, and consistency trends • Plate calculator + per-gym equipment profiles — Massiv knows which plates and dumbbells you own and avoids prescribing loads you can't build • Per-lift e1RM trends, PR log, volume by muscle group • Calendar heatmap of every session • Apple Watch companion — log sets and manage rest timers from your wrist • Apple Health sync for bodyweight + workouts • CSV and JSON export — your data is yours ▶ SWITCHING FROM ANOTHER APP? Bring your training history with you. Massiv imports CSV exports from Strong, Hevy, Fitbod, StrongLifts, and Jefit, auto-detects the format, and matches your exercises. Your data stays on your phone. ▶ MASSIV PRO (monthly, annual, or one-time Lifetime — see in-app for current pricing) • Custom program builder with advanced load functions • Major program edits: add sessions, change exercises, adjust progression logic • Pro Continuity: Automatic cloud backups encrypted on your device before upload, with 5-backup history. Progress photos stay device-only unless you explicitly include them in backup. • Body measurements + progress photos with ghost-overlay alignment, biometric lock, and on-device encryption • Monthly recap reports + period-over-period comparison • Muscle distribution + balance analytics • Unlimited custom exercises • Always-on auto-progression ▶ WHY MASSIV Massiv is rule-based by design. It does not use an LLM to guess your next workout. When Massiv changes a training max or suggests a deload, it shows the rule-based reason. ▶ BUILT FOR INTERMEDIATE LIFTERS You have finished your linear-progression block. You have outgrown the Notes app. You want to run PHUL, hit your sets, and see the bar move up. Massiv runs the program; you do the work. ▶ PROGRAMS INCLUDED GZCLP · Greyskull LP · Starting Strength · StrongLifts 5x5 · Bodyweight Foundation · Bodyweight Advanced Split · Massiv DB Essentials · Dumbbell PPL · Frankoman Dumbbell Split · 6-day PPL · Massiv PPL Advanced · PHUL · Texas Method · Massiv Hypertrophy Waves (5/3/1-style) · Massiv Wave Powerbuilding · Massiv Classic Split · Massiv Glute Aesthetics ▶ PRIVACY Local-first. No account required to log workouts. Optional cloud backups are encrypted on your device before upload. Progress photos are protected by device authentication and remain device-only unless you explicitly choose a backup option. We never sell your data. Full export at any time. Massiv Pro is a recurring subscription unless you choose Lifetime. Cancel any time in App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://massiv.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://massiv.app/privacy/ Program and third-party app names are trademarks of their respective owners. Massiv is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Massiv at 3 against Syntax's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Syntax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Massiv sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Syntax against 5.0 for Massiv. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Syntax ships an update every 3 days, Massiv every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Syntax versus Massiv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyntaxMassiv
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuanjia SuAristocoded LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Syntax

Subscriptions2
  • Syntax Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Syntax Pro$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Massiv

Subscriptions2
  • Massiv Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Massiv Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Massiv Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Syntax free?
Syntax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Massiv free?
Massiv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Syntax or Massiv?
Syntax and Massiv are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Syntax or Massiv have ads?
Neither Syntax nor Massiv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Syntax or Massiv?
Syntax ships an update every 3 days, and Massiv every 6 days. Most recently, Syntax was updated on October 22, 2026 and Massiv on October 24, 2026.

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