# Targets vs Forma

The clearest difference is ads: Targets at none against Forma's shown. Targets also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Forma's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (268 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Targets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Forma sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forma holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma has 268 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Targets's written reviews are positive against 94% of Forma's.

Targets ships an update fortnightly, Forma weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Targets | Forma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targets-workout-journal/id1035143087/reviews) | **[4.8 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1506898151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **268** |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/932468091) | [Pavel Chernikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506898150) |

## What reviewers say

### Targets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targets-workout-journal/id1035143087)

Track your fitness progress with a visual workout diary that uses color to motivate you. Auto-planning and historical data help maintain regularity and visualize achievements. Supports Apple Watch, HealthKit, and offers flexible reminders.

**Highlights:** Visual workout diary with color motivation, Auto-planning for regular workouts, Progress visualization through history, Workout templates and body measurements, Apple Watch and HealthKit integration, Flexible reminder settings, CSV export and iCloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO Version (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Version (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |


### Forma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1506898151)

This app provides a minimalist and intuitive way to track your workouts, whether at the gym or at home. You can create and customize your own exercises, log your results quickly, and monitor your progress. The free version has a limit on the number of workouts, which can be removed with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Minimalist and intuitive interface, Offline functionality, Create custom exercises, Log results in few clicks, Track progress, Form your own exercise database

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Buy forever | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward interface
- 📊 Helpful statistics and tracking
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- ✨ Customizable exercises

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🔍 Limited search functionality for exercises
- 📝 Lack of note-taking feature for exercises

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional data loss or sync issues
- Inconsistent user interface elements

**Requested features**

- Add a notes section for each exercise
- Implement a timer or rest timer feature
- Expand exercise database with more options
- Include a dark mode option
- Improve data export and backup capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Targets free?

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

### Is Forma free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Targets or Forma?

Forma is rated higher. Targets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Forma averages 4.8 from 268 ratings.

### Do Targets or Forma have ads?

Forma shows ads; Targets does not.

### Which is updated more often, Targets or Forma?

Targets ships an update fortnightly, and Forma weekly. Most recently, Targets was updated on October 24, 2026 and Forma on October 27, 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.*