# Workout Planner vs MinervaOS

The clearest difference is monetization model: Workout Planner at freemium against MinervaOS's subscription. Workout Planner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). MinervaOS's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Planner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MinervaOS sells 1 in-app purchase, 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 Workout Planner against 5.0 for MinervaOS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Workout Planner ships an update every 2 weeks, MinervaOS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Planner | MinervaOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-planner-compound/id6762876512/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minervaos/id6784788087/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 130 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HIEU HUYNH LUU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895054505) | [Brizo Finance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893174874) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-planner-compound/id6762876512)

This app simplifies fitness by focusing on four core movements and two key metrics: calories and protein. It provides personalized workout plans and nutrition targets, with features like meal scanning and progress tracking. Designed for those seeking a sustainable approach to strength and weight management without unnecessary complexity.

**Highlights:** Workout plan based on four movement patterns, Calorie and protein tracking, Personalized progression, Meal scanning and barcode scanning, GLP-1 user protein target adjustment, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Friends-first social layer

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compound Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Compound Pro Creator Promo (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Compound Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Compound Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Compound Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


### MinervaOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minervaos/id6784788087)

This app provides a comprehensive calorie tracking system, calculating both intake and expenditure. It offers personalized burn estimates based on your data and supports numerous wearables for accurate workout tracking. Users can also engage with a social community and view fitness trends over time.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive calorie tracking, Personalized calorie burn calculation, Wearable device integration, Workout data recalculation, Social fitness community, Fitness trend analysis

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minerva Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Planner free?

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

### Is MinervaOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workout Planner or MinervaOS?

Workout Planner and MinervaOS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Workout Planner or MinervaOS have ads?

MinervaOS shows ads; Workout Planner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Workout Planner or MinervaOS?

Workout Planner ships an update every 2 weeks, and MinervaOS every 4 days. Most recently, Workout Planner was updated on October 6, 2026 and MinervaOS on October 11, 2026.

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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.*