Comparison

Pro Starter vs Peak Strength

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

Head to head
About

Pro Starter

This app provides a realistic athletic start sequence for training. It guides users through "On Your Marks," "Set," and a pistol fire command, with adjustable timing and optional gun variance for inconsistent starts. An optional flash feature helps coaches time reactions.

Highlights
  • Simulated athletic start sequence
  • Adjustable command timing
  • Optional gun variance
  • Flash/torch integration for timing
  • Practice solo or with simultaneous starts
Features
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Pro Starter is for athletes who want to practice race starts while training. If you are training alone or each athlete wants to start at the same time, Pro Starter will be your starter. Place it on the start line and press Start. Pro Starter will call out clear commands of a normal athletic Start Sequence. The start sequence is: “On Your Marks”, “Set”, and Pistol fire. You control the timed gaps between the commands using the stretch ribbon control in the middle of the screen. Under “Settings” you can also enable “Gun Variance”. This will vary the time between “Set” and the pistol fire. The variance will help you practice for races when starters are inconsistent at competitions. Also under "Settings", you can turn on the Flash. The phones Flash/Torch will turn on during the starting sequence and on GO! it will turn off. A coach or timekeeper can then see how you reacted and time from the finish line.

About

Peak Strength

This app provides personalized strength training plans for athletes of all levels, featuring HD exercise demonstrations, smart exercise swaps, and auto-regulated weights. It includes sport-specific programming, warm-ups, and a built-in rest timer for efficient and effective training.

Highlights
  • Pro-level workouts tailored to training level
  • HD exercise demonstrations with technique cues
  • Smart exercise swaps for equipment availability
  • Auto-regulated weights based on set difficulty
  • Sport-specific programming
  • Mobility and warm-up routines
  • Built-in rest timer
Features
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Build strength to be a better athlete with Peak Strength—your professional strength coach in your pocket. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced lifter, our app delivers athlete-tested training plans tailored to your sport and goals. Why Athletes Love Peak Strength: • Pro-Level Workouts - Get pro athlete workouts adjusted for your training level and see real results fast. • Exercise Demonstrations – HD videos and technique cues for every movement, so you always train with proper form. • Smart Exercise Swaps – Someone is on your equipment? No problem. Instantly replace any exercise with a similar alternative. • Auto-Regulated Weights – Rate each set’s difficulty, and the app adjusts as you progress. • Built-In Rest Timer – Stay on track with timed rest periods between sets. • Sport-Specific Programming – Train for football, basketball, combat sports, or general athleticism with optimized periodization. • Mobility & Warm-Ups Included – Prep your body properly and reduce injury risk. • Simple, Intuitive Design – Log sets, track progress, and follow workouts with ease. What Users Are Saying: • "The videos and cues saved me as a beginner—I finally learned how to lift correctly!"
 • "The exercise swap feature is a game-changer, especially when traveling." • "Love the auto weight suggestions—takes the guesswork out of training."
 • "The programming is genius. I’ve never made progress this fast." Be confident your training plan will deliver results. Download Peak Strength today and train smarter, push your limits, and reach your goals. "It’s like having a pro coach in your pocket!" ------ Peak Strength is free to download. Ongoing use requires an active subscription, available on a monthly or yearly basis. You can cancel anytime. Your iTunes Account will be charged at purchase unless your subscription includes a free trial. If a free trial applies, your iTunes Account will be charged at the end of the trial unless you cancel at least one day before the trial ends. All subscriptions renew automatically, meaning your iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within one day before the end of your current billing cycle, unless you cancel. You can manage or cancel your subscription and turn off auto-renew at any time through your iTunes Account settings. By completing the purchase, you agree to Peak Strength’s Terms of Service (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and Privacy Policy (https://peakstrength.app/privacy).

Screenshots

Pro Starter2 screens
Peak Strength4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Peak Strength at Free against Pro Starter's $0.99. Peak Strength also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Pro Starter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On rating, ads and device support 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

Peak Strength is free to download; Pro Starter costs $0.99 up front. Peak Strength sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Pro Starter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pro Starter against 4.8 for Peak Strength. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peak Strength has 1.5K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Pro Starter's written reviews are positive against 71% of Peak Strength's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pro Starter ships an update every 4 months, Peak Strength every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Pro Starter versus Peak Strength: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPro StarterPeak Strength
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (64 ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews71.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings641.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB91 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCAN YOU HEAR ME SOFTWAREGarage Strength

Customer experience

Pro Starter

All ratings64 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%

Peak Strength

All ratings1,458 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative20.6%

Bugs and requests

Pro Starter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Peak Strength

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing when phone is locked or times out
  • Issues with weight and rep recommendations
  • Workout progress not saving properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode with local data caching
  • More dynamic and sport-specific exercises
  • Ability to pause/resume workouts
  • Integration with wearable devices
  • Better calendar and scheduling features

In-app purchases

None

Pro Starter

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Peak Strength

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$39.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$299.001 Year
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  • Annual1 Year trial$299.001 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$399.991 Year
  • Annual1 Year trial$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Pro Starter free?
Pro Starter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Peak Strength free?
Peak Strength is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pro Starter or Peak Strength?
Pro Starter and Peak Strength are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 64 and 1.5K ratings respectively.
Do Pro Starter or Peak Strength have ads?
Neither Pro Starter nor Peak Strength shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pro Starter or Peak Strength?
Pro Starter ships an update every 4 months, and Peak Strength every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pro Starter was updated on September 8, 2026 and Peak Strength on September 26, 2026.

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