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Head-to-head · Bodybuilding App

Alpha Progression vs RP Hypertrophy App

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Alpha Progression #5 in Bodybuilding App 7.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit site
RP Hypertrophy App #7 in Bodybuilding App 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit site

Alpha Progression leads on 1 check, RP Hypertrophy App on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planonly Alpha Progression
  • Free trialonly Alpha Progression
  • Most featuresAlpha Progression · 1 of 3

Alpha Progression and RP Hypertrophy App score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for bodybuilding app; Alpha Progression sits at #5 and RP Hypertrophy App at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Alpha Progression offers free plan; RP Hypertrophy App doesn't.

Alpha Progression is the better fit for lifters who want detailed progression guidance. RP Hypertrophy App is the better fit for experienced lifters managing hypertrophy mesocycles.

  • Alpha Progression fits best

    Lifters who want detailed progression guidance

  • RP Hypertrophy App fits best

    Experienced lifters managing hypertrophy mesocycles

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Side by side

Feature Alpha Progression 7.9/10 Visit ↗ RP Hypertrophy App 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #5 in Bodybuilding App #7 in Bodybuilding App
Best for Lifters who want detailed progression guidance Experienced lifters managing hypertrophy mesocycles
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $79.99/user/yr $299.99/user/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Alpha Progression 1/3 · RP Hypertrophy App 0/3
Workout templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Routine customization Not checked yet Not checked yet
Wearable sync ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Progress tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Exercise library Not checked yet Not checked yet
Platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Set-specific weight and repetition recommendations
  • 795-exercise library with videos and filtering
  • Periodization, deloads, charts, and training reports
  • Build custom mesocycles or choose from 100+ premade training plans.
  • Adjusts recommendations using pump, soreness, and workload feedback.
  • Includes 250+ exercise technique videos and fatigue-management guidance.
Cons
  • Deployment is limited to iOS and Android
  • Advanced programming and analytics require a Pro plan
  • Yearly trial is limited to eligible new customers
  • No free plan; memberships are paid.
  • Annual Membership costs $299.99 per user per year.
  • Its programming focus is hypertrophy rather than general-purpose training.
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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RP Hypertrophy App is a workout programming and tracking app for individual lifters focused on gaining muscle. Experienced lifters managing hypertrophy mesocycles are its clearest audience: they can start with one of 100+ premade plans or…

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  1. Alpha ProgressionBodybuilding App 7.9Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. RP Hypertrophy AppBodybuilding App 7.9Paid

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

  • RP Hypertrophy App — where it wins

    • Build custom mesocycles or choose from 100+ premade training plans.
    • Adjusts recommendations using pump, soreness, and workload feedback.
    • Includes 250+ exercise technique videos and fatigue-management guidance.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; memberships are paid.
    • Annual Membership costs $299.99 per user per year.
    • Its programming focus is hypertrophy rather than general-purpose training.
  • 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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  • RP Hypertrophy App7.9/10 · Paid

    A hypertrophy-focused planner for lifters who want structured, feedback-adjusted mesocycles.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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