# Pactive vs Strike

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pactive at 25 against Strike's 1. Strike's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pactive sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 per month and Strike sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strike holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pactive has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Pactive's written reviews are positive against 100% of Strike's.

Pactive ships an update every 2 weeks, Strike every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pactive | Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pactive/id6770777288/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-smart-lifting/id6772063430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896763437) | [Joshua Stewart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889354744) |

## What reviewers say

### Pactive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pactive/id6770777288)

This app transforms gym workouts into a game with progress tracking, rewards, and social features. Log sets, build routines, earn trophies, and compete with friends to stay motivated and achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Log sets, reps, weight, and RPE, Customizable routines and exercise library, Streak tracking and trophy rewards, Train with friends in Pacts, AI-powered coach (Jim), Advanced analytics and muscle breakdown

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pactive Pro Monthly | $4.19 | per month |
| Pactive Pro Monthly | $5.39 | per month |
| Pactive Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pactive Pro Annual | $41.99 | per year |
| Pactive Pro Annual | $53.99 | per year |
| Pactive Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Pactive Pro Lifetime | $181.99 | one-time |
| Pactive Pro Lifetime | $234.99 | one-time |
| Pactive Pro Lifetime | $259.99 | one-time |


### Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-smart-lifting/id6772063430)

This app helps independent lifters build muscle by tracking workouts without a rigid plan. It uses a unique pin system to visualize progress across muscle groups and provides insights into training balance. Features include free logging, built-in timers, and detailed workout recaps.

**Highlights:** Freeform workout logging, Muscle group progress visualization (pins), Built-in rest and workout timers, Instant workout recaps, Personal record tracking, Training spread analysis, Weekly review and guidance

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strike Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pactive free?

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

### Is Strike free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pactive or Strike?

Strike is rated higher. Pactive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Strike averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pactive or Strike have ads?

Neither Pactive nor Strike shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pactive or Strike?

Pactive ships an update every 2 weeks, and Strike every 6 days. Most recently, Pactive was updated on October 15, 2026 and Strike on October 5, 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.*