# Muscular Development vs Lion's Roar

The clearest difference is rating: Lion's Roar at 4.9 against Muscular Development's 4.0. Lion's Roar also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 24) and review sentiment (51% vs 33%). Muscular Development's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Muscular Development sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and Lion's Roar sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lion's Roar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lion's Roar has 1.6K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Muscular Development's written reviews are positive against 51% of Lion's Roar's.

Muscular Development ships an update every 3 months, Lion's Roar every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Muscular Development | Lion's Roar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscular-development/id859924939/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lions-roar/id950297065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **51.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 40 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Lion's Roar Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/950297064) |

## What reviewers say

### Muscular Development

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscular-development/id859924939)

This app delivers in-depth content on professional bodybuilding, featuring insights from top athletes and experts. It offers cutting-edge research and practical advice on muscle building, fat loss, fitness, and performance enhancement.

**Highlights:** Expert insights from champions and insiders, Cutting-edge research on muscle and fat loss, Fitness and performance enhancement advice, Reality-based editorial direction, Subscription options available

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Muscular Development One Month | $6.49 | per month |
| Muscular Development 30 | $6.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $13.99 | per year |
| Muscular Development May 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development November 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development January 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development February 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development May 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development June 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development December 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development January 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development June 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development July 2021 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development July 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development April 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development July 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development August 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development Jun 2021 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development January 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development June 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development October 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development May 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development May 2022 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscular Development April 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| August 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |


### Lion's Roar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lions-roar/id950297065)

Access Buddhist teachings and insights on modern life through a digital magazine. Explore practical wisdom, philosophy, and meditation techniques from renowned teachers and writers. Enjoy enhanced readability and social sharing features.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine edition, Easy-to-read design, Social sharing functionality, Integrated website content, Buddhist teachings, Practical life insights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Months Subscription | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Lion's Roar magazine | $24.99 | per year |
| November 2015 | $7.99 | one-time |
| January 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| March 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| May 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| July 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| September 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| November 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| January 2017 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 72 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 67 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 70 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 71 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 65 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 63 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 64 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 62 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lion's Roar Feed 60 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent publication and app
- 🤗 Insightful, accessible, and user-friendly
- 🙏 Wisdom and authentic words
- 💻 Great content and format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app and login issues
- 🔒 Subscription and access problems
- 🖥️ Lack of dark mode and accessibility features

**Reported bugs**

- App not functioning or loading content
- Subscription issues and inability to access past issues
- Login problems and app crashes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Highlighting and dictionary features
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Muscular Development free?

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

### Is Lion's Roar free?

Lion's Roar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Muscular Development or Lion's Roar?

Lion's Roar is rated higher. Muscular Development averages 4.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Lion's Roar averages 4.9 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Muscular Development or Lion's Roar have ads?

Lion's Roar shows ads; Muscular Development does not.

### Which is updated more often, Muscular Development or Lion's Roar?

Muscular Development ships an update every 3 months, and Lion's Roar every 6 months. Most recently, Muscular Development was updated on September 14, 2026 and Lion's Roar on September 22, 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.*