Comparison

Loaded vs Vilja

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Loaded

This strength training journal simplifies logging workouts with weights for all experience levels. It offers a clean interface, extensive exercise library, and advanced features like supersets and RPE. Enjoy a one-time purchase for lifetime access, with Apple Watch and Health app integration.

Highlights
  • One-time purchase for lifetime access
  • Clean and clutter-free interface
  • Apple Watch and Live Activities support
  • 400+ exercises and custom program creation
  • Supersets and RPE logging
  • Health app integration
  • Detailed statistics and data export
Features
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Loaded is a workout journal for strength training and weightlifting, built to be simple to use and yours for life with a single one-time purchase. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, Loaded makes logging every workout with weights fast and clear. Why choose Loaded? • No subscription: One purchase unlocks everything, for life. • Clean interface: No unnecessary clutter, just focus on your training. • Apple Watch: Follow your workout and control the rest timer right from your wrist. • Live Activities: Track your progress and rest timer straight from the Lock Screen. • Large exercise library: Choose from 400+ exercises, or create your own. • Custom programs: Build your own workout programs with your favourite exercises. • Advanced features: Full support for supersets and RPE based on RIR (Reps in Reserve). • Flexible logging: Record both strength training (sets/reps) and cardio (time/distance). • Health integration: Syncs seamlessly with the Health app. • Short on time? Start an empty workout on the fly and add exercises as you go. • Smart details: Built-in rest timer with notifications, plus notes and your own images on exercises. • Full control: Detailed statistics, graphs and a calendar overview of everything you've lifted. • No data loss: The app saves continuously as you train. You won't lose anything if your battery dies. • Data export: Export your workouts straight to Excel. • 100% anonymous: Use the app entirely without creating an account if you prefer. Try it free. One app for life The app is fully functional for your first three workouts. After that, you can unlock unlimited logging forever with a one-time payment. No monthly subscriptions, no hidden costs. Loaded is designed for you. We genuinely appreciate feedback, questions and suggestions! Feel free to email us at contact@getloadedapp.com if there's anything on your mind.

About

Vilja

Set and track various fitness goals, from weekly workout frequency to distance targets. Syncs with Apple Health for automatic data import or log workouts manually. Offers base and stretch goals, dark mode, and home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Set workout frequency and distance goals
  • Syncs with Apple Health
  • Manual workout logging
  • Track over 70 workout categories
  • Base and stretch goals
  • Dark mode
  • Home Screen Widget
Features
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This is a simple little app. It lets you set a variety of workout goals e.g. workout 2-3 times a week, or run 5K a week. The app syncs with Apple Health so any workouts you register with other apps or Apple Watch will appear in the app. You can also register workouts manually. * Track over 70 different workout categories * Base goals and stretch goals * Dark mode * Home Screen Widget * iCloud sync to your other devices Optional permission requests: * Health app, to sync workouts * Notifications, to remind you to check your progress Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Loaded4 screens
Vilja3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loaded at weekly against Vilja's monthly. Loaded also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 86%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Loaded sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vilja sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loaded holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Loaded's written reviews are positive against 86% of Vilja's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loaded ships an update weekly, Vilja monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Loaded versus Vilja: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoadedVilja
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (43 ratings) — better4.5 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better24
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKim HafrStrong Software Sweden AB

Customer experience

Loaded

All ratings43 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%

Vilja

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Loaded

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99
4 purchases

Vilja

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium$4.99
  • Premium + Tip$5.99

Questions

Is Loaded free?
Loaded is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vilja free?
Vilja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loaded or Vilja?
Loaded is rated higher. Loaded averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Vilja averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do Loaded or Vilja have ads?
Neither Loaded nor Vilja shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loaded or Vilja?
Loaded ships an update weekly, and Vilja monthly. Most recently, Loaded was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vilja on November 7, 2026.

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