# Sheiko vs Sheiko

The clearest difference is price: Sheiko at Free against Sheiko's $19.99. Sheiko's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 33%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Sheiko is free to download; Sheiko costs $19.99 up front. Sheiko sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Sheiko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sheiko holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sheiko has 147 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Sheiko's written reviews are positive against 33% of Sheiko's.

Sheiko ships an update every 3 weeks, Sheiko every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sheiko | Sheiko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-workout-routines/id807352223/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-powerlifting-programs/id1199057601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 189 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Frederick](https://appshunter.io/developer/504858274) | [Charles Vanderhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/950621709) |

## What reviewers say

### Sheiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-workout-routines/id807352223)

This app offers the official Sheiko strength training system for athletes looking to significantly increase their power. It provides 51 training cycles for all levels, detailed bar tracking, progress charts, and demonstration videos for lifts. Users can customize routines, take notes, and export their training history.

**Highlights:** 51 training cycles, Bench specialization programs, Bar tracking and analysis, Demonstration videos for lifts, Progress charts, Customizable routines, Intra-workout note taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Day Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Load Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Load Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Load Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lifts: Bench Emphasis | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lifts: Squat Emphasis | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lifts: Deadlift Emphasis | $9.99 | one-time |
| Emphasis Programs Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bench Program Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Effective programming for strength gains
- 👍 Well-structured workouts
- 📱 Convenient app for tracking
- ✅ Works as intended for many users
- 💯 Science-based programming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💸 Not worth the money for some
- 🤷 Confusing interface for new users
- ❌ Lost purchases and data
- 🔒 Password reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not viewable (private on YouTube)
- App not opening after update
- Lost all purchases
- Cannot access purchased programs
- Password reset emails not received

**Requested features**

- Add programs for bench press
- Add programs for deadlifts
- Ability to see week/month ahead workouts
- Option to print workouts
- Retest maxes after cycle completion


### Sheiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-powerlifting-programs/id1199057601)

Access 13 classic Sheiko powerlifting programs with calculated weights based on your maxes. Log your completed workouts, view your entire training block, and track progress. Supports offline use and custom plate loading.

**Highlights:** 13 classic Sheiko powerlifting programs, Calculated weights based on 1RMs, Log completed sets and reps, View entire training block progress, Offline workout tracking, Customizable plate loading, Rest timer between sets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sheiko Pro 3 Months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Sheiko Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sheiko Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sheiko free?

Sheiko costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sheiko free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sheiko or Sheiko?

Sheiko is rated higher. Sheiko averages 4.7 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Sheiko averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Sheiko or Sheiko have ads?

Neither Sheiko nor Sheiko shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sheiko or Sheiko?

Sheiko ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sheiko every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sheiko was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sheiko on November 6, 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.*