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Head-to-head · Bodybuilding App

Alpha Progression vs MuscleWiki

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Alpha Progression #5 in Bodybuilding App 7.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit site
MuscleWiki #8 in Bodybuilding App 7.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit MuscleWiki

Alpha Progression leads on 0 checks, MuscleWiki on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAlpha Progression · 7.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Alpha Progression scores higher on our rubric for bodybuilding app: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Alpha Progression is the better fit for lifters who want detailed progression guidance. MuscleWiki is the better fit for lifters seeking exercise guidance and routine generation.

  • Alpha Progression fits best

    Lifters who want detailed progression guidance

  • MuscleWiki fits best

    Lifters seeking exercise guidance and routine generation

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Side by side

Feature Alpha Progression 7.9/10 Visit ↗ MuscleWiki 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.8
Ranking #5 in Bodybuilding App #8 in Bodybuilding App
Best for Lifters who want detailed progression guidance Lifters seeking exercise guidance and routine generation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $79.99/user/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Alpha Progression 1/3 · MuscleWiki 1/3
Workout templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Routine customization Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Wearable sync ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Progress tracking Not checked yet Workouts
Exercise library Not checked yet 1900 exercises
Platforms Not checked yet Ios android web
Our review
Pros
  • Set-specific weight and repetition recommendations
  • 795-exercise library with videos and filtering
  • Periodization, deloads, charts, and training reports
  • 1,900-exercise library includes instructional videos and guides
  • Interactive muscle map helps find exercises by target muscle
  • Workout generation, tracking, and analytics span web and mobile
Cons
  • Deployment is limited to iOS and Android
  • Advanced programming and analytics require a Pro plan
  • Yearly trial is limited to eligible new customers
  • Workout analytics and AI-generated workouts are Premium features
  • Advanced exercise filters and ad-free training require Premium
  • The 7-day trial is described for the annual plan
Our verdict

Alpha Progression is a mobile workout tracker and planning app for strength training and muscle building. It supports workout logging with weight, repetitions, RIR, notes, and a rest timer, plus manually created or generated plans and…

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MuscleWiki is a fitness website and app for finding exercises, planning workouts, and tracking training. It suits lifters who want exercise guidance alongside routine generation, rather than a tool focused only on recording sessions. Its…

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  1. Alpha ProgressionBodybuilding App 7.9Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. MuscleWikiBodybuilding App 7.8Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Alpha Progression — where it wins

    • Set-specific weight and repetition recommendations
    • 795-exercise library with videos and filtering
    • Periodization, deloads, charts, and training reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Deployment is limited to iOS and Android
    • Advanced programming and analytics require a Pro plan
    • Yearly trial is limited to eligible new customers

  • MuscleWiki — where it wins

    • 1,900-exercise library includes instructional videos and guides
    • Interactive muscle map helps find exercises by target muscle
    • Workout generation, tracking, and analytics span web and mobile

    Where it doesn't

    • Workout analytics and AI-generated workouts are Premium features
    • Advanced exercise filters and ad-free training require Premium
    • The 7-day trial is described for the annual plan
  • Alpha Progression7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A mobile-first tracker for lifters who want set-specific guidance and structured progression.

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  • MuscleWiki7.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    Exercise guidance, routine generation, and workout tracking across web and mobile.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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