# RepForge - Built For Strength — Powerlifting VBT/RPE tracker

> Powerlifting tracker measuring bar speed and RPE to drive training plans. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Janover.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repforge-built-for-strength/id6759814656 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Janover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622513293)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 145 MB
- Released: 2026-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-10-04
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repforge-built-for-strength/id6759814656/reviews.md

## What is RepForge?

RepForge is built for powerlifters who program by percentage of 1-rep-max (%1RM) and RPE, with the plan driven by data rather than guesswork. Measure bar speed straight from your iPhone camera, no extra hardware, then let those numbers shape your %1RM and RPE targets.

Most apps treat RPE and velocity as something you note after a set. RepForge makes them the input that drives the plan, the workflow serious lifters and coaches otherwise piece together by hand in spreadsheets.

VELOCITY-BASED TRAINING
Measure bar speed and bar path from your iPhone camera using our own custom-trained detection model, with no extra hardware
Build a separate load-velocity profile for each exercise, variation, and equipment setup, since these relationships differ from lift to lift
Turn measured bar speed into weight and %1RM/RPE recommendations for your next set
See whether you are moving the same load faster as a block progresses

WORKOUT TRACKING
Log every set with weight, reps, and RPE, with bar velocity attached from a recorded video
Film any set and review it straight from your log
Built-in rest timer that shows on your lock screen with iOS Live Activities

VIDEO ANALYSIS
Overlay the set's data (reps, weight) and measured metrics (range of motion, RPE, bar speed) onto the clip
Trim to the exact rep and pinch to zoom in on key positions
Play two lifts side by side and synchronized, to compare technique between attempts or across weeks
Export the annotated or side-by-side video to share with a coach

TRAINING PROGRAMS
Build multi-week, phase-based programs the way powerlifting blocks are actually structured
Prescribe each set by %1RM or RPE, then log how it actually felt to see where the plan and reality diverge

PROGRESS & ANALYTICS
Chart estimated 1RM for every lift and watch strength trend across blocks
View each lift's load-velocity profile and how it shifts as you train
See training volume and program adherence at a glance
Get a readiness read from your recent sessions to help decide when to push or back off

CALCULATORS
One-rep-max estimator from your submaximal work sets
RPE calculator to find the target weight for any reps-at-RPE
Competition scoring: Wilks, DOTS, IPF GL Points, Glossbrenner, McCulloch, and more

AI COACH
Smith, an AI coach that reviews your training and checks in on how sessions are going
Suggests specific adjustments like exercise swaps, deloads, and phase extensions
Can draft a full periodized program from a short back-and-forth
Every suggestion is a change you accept, reject, or edit, and nothing is applied on its own
Off by default, opt in whenever you want

BODY WEIGHT & RECORDS
Log body weight and watch it trend on interactive charts
Personal records tracked automatically for every exercise
Pull your best competition squat, bench, and deadlift into the scoring calculators

SYNC & PRIVACY
Automatic iCloud sync keeps your data backed up and current across devices
Your data stays in your private iCloud, with no RepForge account required

SUBSCRIPTION
RepForge is free to download and includes the core workout tracker and calculators. RepForge Pro unlocks velocity tracking, progress analytics, program history, workout insights, and the AI Coach.
Your first 30 days of RepForge Pro are free, with no payment required and no automatic charge. After 30 days, subscribe for $9.99/month (US; pricing varies by region) to keep premium features. The monthly subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://ironlabs.fit/privacy.html
Built by lifters, for lifters.

## Key features

- Measure bar speed and path with iPhone camera
- Velocity-based training recommendations
- Log sets with weight, reps, and RPE
- Video analysis with data overlays
- Build multi-week training programs
- Progress charting and analytics
- AI coach for training adjustments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RepForge Pro | $9.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about RepForge

### Does RepForge have ads?

RepForge is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted training experience.

### What is the cost of RepForge Pro?

RepForge Pro is available for $9.99 per month, offering advanced features for dedicated users.

### How does RepForge measure bar speed?

RepForge utilizes your iPhone camera and a custom-trained detection model to measure bar speed and path without requiring any extra hardware.

### Can RepForge track my progress over time?

Yes, RepForge charts your estimated 1RM for every lift, tracks strength trends across training blocks, and visualizes your load-velocity profile shifts.

### What kind of training programs can I build in RepForge?

You can build multi-week, phase-based programs structured for powerlifting blocks, prescribing each set by %1RM or RPE.

### Does RepForge offer any scoring calculators?

RepForge includes calculators for one-rep-max estimation, RPE target weight, and competition scoring systems like Wilks, DOTS, and IPF GL Points.

### How often is RepForge updated?

The latest version of RepForge is 1.19.0, last updated on September 25, 2026, indicating regular updates and improvements.

### What devices is RepForge compatible with?

RepForge is currently supported on iPhone devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.19.0 — 2026-09-25

Bug Fixes
• A set you completed could be dropped when the workout saved.
• Tapping Cancel while a video was being analysed could quit the app.
• Video overlays could lose their Est. RPE while the phone was busy.

Enhancements
• The camera now tracks calibrated plates more reliably.
• When a video can't be read, the app now says so instead of saying no reps were found.

### 1.18.0 — 2026-09-18

Enhancements
• New plate calculator: enter a weight and see which plates go on each side, or tap plates to build a bar and see the total.
• Tell the app which bars, plates, and collars you have, and the plate list in a workout uses them instead of guessing.
• Added more built-in exercises, variations, and equipment.

Bug Fixes
• Clearing your AI Coach conversation history now properly deletes it, and old coach chats no longer pile up on your device.
• New sets are now added at the end of an exercise instead of sometimes in the middle.

### 1.17.0 — 2026-09-02

Bug Fixes
• Toolbar icons on the video screens are now visible in light mode.

Enhancements
• New Ghost Overlay: combine two moments of a set into one image to see exactly what moved.
• You can now revert an attached video in Photos to get the original back without the stats on it.

### 1.16.0 — 2026-08-28

This update makes video and velocity tracking much more reliable, with a batch of fixes across your workouts.

VIDEO & VELOCITY
• Videos recorded on one device now appear on your other devices
• Analysis keeps running, and keeps its result, even if you leave the workout page
• Cancelling analysis now actually stops it
• Re-recording a set keeps the new rep speeds and clears the old ones
• Bar path and overlays are no longer lost while a video is still processing
• Removed a stray tracking readout that appeared over analyzed videos

WORKOUTS
• Notes, weights, reps and rest you set before starting a workout now save
• Renaming an exercise or moving a personal record now updates everywhere it's used
• A workout no longer flips back to "not started" mid-session
• Your video and velocity history stays visible after a trial or subscription ends
• Fixed a crash when turning off diagnostic logging

### 1.15.0 — 2026-08-26

No release notes.

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