Musku vs Plato
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Musku
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Musku, your strength-training log. A training tracker built for the gym: fast, clean, no ads, no social feed. You log, you progress. That's it. Logging a workout has never been easier Create your own workout templates or pick a ready-made program. Start it, run through your sets, and the app pre-fills your loads from last time. All you have to do is check them off. AI analysis of your progress and your program Generate a summary of your recent workouts (up to 100) or have your whole program reviewed, then paste it into the AI of your choice (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini). The app pre-computes your key numbers (actual frequency, volume per muscle group, records) for reliable feedback: your progress, your weak points, what to adjust, and even an alternative program if yours falls short. Nothing is sent until you decide to. Real progress tracking Personal records (max weight, estimated 1RM, volume), workout heatmap, muscle distribution, top progressions, monthly summary, badges and achievements. Everything is calculated automatically, from what you already do. Apple Health built in Your strength workouts are logged automatically in Apple Health, including duration and estimated calories. Your weight and body measurements sync too, both ways for weight. Rest timer and Live Activity Keep an eye on your rest from the Lock Screen or the Dynamic Island. The timer adapts to each exercise. Body measurements Track how your physique evolves, not just your lifts. Log your weight, body fat and the size of your arms, chest, waist, thighs or calves in seconds. Every measurement has its own history and progress chart: visual proof that the work pays off, week after week. On your Apple Watch Track your workouts on your wrist, without pulling out your phone. Start a freestyle workout, search and add exercises, tweak your session on the fly, and get your recap at the end. A widget on your Home Screen Start a workout in one tap, without even opening the app. Medium (4 workouts) or large (8 workouts), fully configurable by long-pressing the widget. Premium (optional) Free for up to 3 workout templates and basic stats. Go Premium for unlimited templates, all advanced statistics and the AI program analysis. No commitment, cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://musku.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://musku.app/privacy/
Plato
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Plato is a fast, no-clutter workout tracker built for people who actually lift. Open it, log your sets, get back to training. No account needed to start. LOG WORKOUTS FAST ⢠Enter weight and reps with a keypad built for the gym ā jump to the next field with one tap ⢠Copy your previous set with a single tap ⢠Timed exercises like planks, dead hangs, and cardio get a built-in start/stop timer ⢠Rest timer between sets START WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT ⢠Use the whole app as a guest ā no sign-up, no email, nothing to fill in ⢠Everything stays on your phone until you decide otherwise ⢠Create an account later and everything you already logged comes with you LIVE ACTIVITY ⢠Your active workout lives on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with a running timer and set count ā no need to unlock your phone to check PLAN YOUR TRAINING ⢠Build reusable workout templates ⢠Set a weekly split ā assign templates to each day of the week ⢠Plan workouts ahead on the calendar TRACK YOUR PROGRESS ⢠Full workout history ⢠Progress charts for every exercise ⢠Muscle recap shows which muscle groups you've hit and which you've neglected BODY WEIGHT ⢠Log weigh-ins and watch your weight trend over time ⢠Pull ups, dips and other bodyweight moves are counted at what you actually weighed that day ā so your volume is honest, and a weigh-in tomorrow never re-writes what you lifted today ⢠Pounds or kilos, your call MAKE IT YOURS ⢠Light or dark, or follow your phone ⢠Seven accent colours ā and your home screen icon changes to match YOUR DATA, EVERYWHERE ⢠Sign in with Apple, Google, or email ā your workouts sync automatically ⢠Delete your account and data anytime, right from the app No ads. No pop-ups. No clutter. Just training.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plato at none against Musku's 1. Musku's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Musku sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Plato asks for nothing beyond the download.
Musku ships an update every 2 days, Plato every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Musku | Plato |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julien Legrand | Full Stach LLC |
In-app purchases
Musku
- Musku Premium$12.991 Year
Plato
No in-app purchases









