Beast vs HIT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Beast
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Beast.fit is the AI-powered strength training app for lifters who want to get serious. Plan your workouts, track every set, and train with a coach in your pocket that actually adapts to you. MEET ALPHA, YOUR AI COACH Alpha learns how you train and gives guidance built around your history β what to lift, when to push, and when to back off. Ask anything, anytime. TRACK EVERY SET Fast, beautiful logging for sets, reps, weight, and RPE. Rest timers, a plate calculator, supersets, and guided mode keep you moving. BUILT FOR APPLE WATCH Start and run entire workouts from your wrist with live heart rate and set tracking, then sync automatically back to your iPhone β even offline. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Volume, frequency, muscle-group balance, personal records, and recovery signals β visualized so you know what's working. PROGRAMS & GUIDANCE Follow structured programs with mesocycles, or let Alpha generate a routine for your goals and equipment. NUTRITION, SIMPLIFIED Track macros, scan barcodes, and snap food labels to log meals fast. STAY CONSISTENT Daily streaks, milestones, and XP keep you coming back β with streak freezes so one missed day doesn't undo your progress. BEAST PRO & ELITE Unlock Alpha coaching, advanced analytics, nutrition, and coach tools with a subscription. Start with a 30-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage them in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://beast.fit/privacy Terms of Use: https://beast.fit/terms
HIT
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HIT: High Intensity Training is a workout planning and tracking app for lifters who prefer focused, low-volume, high-effort training. Browse HIT-style training plans, choose one that fits your schedule, and track your workouts with a simple logbook-focused experience. The app is built around the core principles of High Intensity Training: β’ Brief, intense sessions instead of endless volume β’ Controlled form and full range of motion β’ Progressive overload you can actually track β’ Enough recovery between hard efforts FEATURES β’ Curated HIT training plans you can browse without an account β’ Onboarding that recommends plans based on your goals and schedule β’ Activate a plan and follow week-by-week sessions β’ In-workout logging for warm-up, working, and drop sets β’ Previous-session performance shown while you train β’ Workout history and recovery-aware next-session guidance β’ Unit preferences (kg / lb) β’ Dark, focused UI designed for the gym Create a free account when youβre ready to save a plan, log workouts, and keep your history. Browse plans anytimeβno sign-in required to explore. Train hard. Recover well. Keep it simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HIT at none against Beast's 4. Beast's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Beast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HIT asks for nothing beyond the download.
Beast ships an update every 3 weeks, HIT every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beast | HIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EpsilonX, LLC | Mario Ghidini |
In-app purchases
Beast
- Beast Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Beast Elite Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- Beast Pro Yearly1 Month trial$99.991 Year
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- Beast Elite Yearly1 Month trial$199.991 Year
HIT
No in-app purchases









