# PrepLyfe vs Build

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Build at 21 against PrepLyfe's 2. PrepLyfe's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrepLyfe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Build sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PrepLyfe against 5.0 for Build. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PrepLyfe ships an update every 4 days, Build every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrepLyfe | Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preplyfe/id6760195495/reviews) | [5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-workout-tracker/id6781380925/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Software Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883114650) | [Sawdust Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781380927) |

## What reviewers say

### PrepLyfe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preplyfe/id6760195495)

This app uses AI to create personalized fitness and nutrition plans for athletes and coaches. It offers habit tracking, detailed logging of workouts and meals, and progress analysis. Coaches can manage clients, assign habits, and generate plans through a dedicated platform.

**Highlights:** AI-driven plan generation, Habit tracking with Discipline Score, Macro planning and food logging, Workout logging with progress trends, Body metrics tracking, Coach platform for client management

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Athlete Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| 15 AI credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 AI credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 120 AI credits | $29.99 | one-time |


### Build

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-workout-tracker/id6781380925)

Log your weightlifting sets and reps using voice commands in seconds. Import workout routines from photos and track your progress with detailed charts and timers. Works offline and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Voice logging for sets and reps, Import routines from photos, Progress tracking charts, Rest timers with notifications, Plate calculator, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Build Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Build Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Build Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrepLyfe free?

PrepLyfe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Build free?

Build is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PrepLyfe or Build?

PrepLyfe and Build are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 21 ratings respectively.

### Do PrepLyfe or Build have ads?

Neither PrepLyfe nor Build shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrepLyfe or Build?

PrepLyfe ships an update every 4 days, and Build every 9 days. Most recently, PrepLyfe was updated on October 2, 2026 and Build on October 1, 2026.

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