# IMPELLO vs heavybase

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IMPELLO at none against heavybase's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. heavybase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IMPELLO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IMPELLO against 5.0 for heavybase. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMPELLO | heavybase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impello-training-log/id6760678668/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavybase/id6762210692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rudy Aquino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885677588) | [Anne Lise Thorsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893382889) |

## What reviewers say

### IMPELLO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impello-training-log/id6760678668)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### heavybase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavybase/id6762210692)

This fitness app is designed for individuals who struggle with traditional motivation tactics. It focuses on logging actual workouts, building plans from user history, and minimizing distractions. Features include calendar-based templates, a simple interface for quick starts, and visual weekly planning.

**Highlights:** Calendar-based workout templates, AI-generated workout plans, Visual weekly muscle activation view, On-device photo progress tracking, In-app inspiration photo display, Cloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IMPELLO free?

IMPELLO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is heavybase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IMPELLO or heavybase?

IMPELLO and heavybase are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do IMPELLO or heavybase have ads?

Neither IMPELLO nor heavybase shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*