Comparison

BETTER.FTP vs Brotein

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

Head to head
About

BETTER.FTP

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BETTER.FTP measures Functional Threshold Power using any FTMS-compatible smart trainer. No subscription, no account, no analytics. Pair your trainer over Bluetooth, select a protocol, and start the test. The app controls the trainer in ERG mode and guides you through warmup, test, and cooldown. FTP is calculated automatically when the test completes. PROTOCOLS • Ramp Test (~20 minutes) 10-minute warmup at 100 W. Power then increases by 20 W every minute until the rider can no longer maintain cadence. FTP is calculated as 75% of the best one-minute average power. • 20-Minute Test (~45 minutes) 15-minute warmup at 100 W. Followed by a sustained 20-minute maximum effort. FTP is calculated as 95% of the 20-minute average power. Based on the standard Coggan protocol. FEATURES • FTMS smart-trainer support (direct-drive and wheel-on) • Optional Bluetooth heart-rate monitor • Live display: power, target, heart rate, cadence, stage progress • Automatic FTP calculation • FIT file export for Strava, TrainingPeaks, intervals.icu, and other platforms PRIVACY All data is stored on the device. No account is required. The app contains no analytics or third-party tracking SDKs. REQUIREMENTS A Bluetooth FTMS-compatible smart trainer and iOS 13 or later. Open source: github.com/niecore/betterftp.

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Brotein

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Most people miss their protein. Now you won’t. Brotein makes it effortless to hit your daily protein target — every single day. No complicated tracking. No calorie obsession. No distractions. Just one thing that matters: Protein. FEATURES • Hit your daily target See exactly how much protein you have left • Log in seconds +20g, +30g, +40g — no typing, no friction • Scan food with AI Instant protein estimates from your meals • Stay on track Always know if you're ahead or behind • Build a streak Don’t break the chain — consistency wins • Smart reminders Get notified before you fall behind This isn’t another fitness app. It’s a system for: • Staying consistent • Building discipline • Actually hitting your goals Every. Day. Start free. Upgrade for full access to all features. If you’re serious about your training, your results, and your consistency… Download Brotein. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BETTER.FTP at none against Brotein's 2. BETTER.FTP also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Brotein's advantage is device support. On price 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. Brotein sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BETTER.FTP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BETTER.FTP versus Brotein: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBETTER.FTPBrotein
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNico MuellerTruls Nygaard

In-app purchases

None

BETTER.FTP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Brotein

Subscriptions2
  • Brotein Pro$4.991 Month
  • Brotein Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is BETTER.FTP free?
BETTER.FTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brotein free?
Brotein is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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