Comparison

Progression vs FOBA

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

Head to head
About

Progression

This app helps you track your fitness progress with a minimalist and fast interface. It automatically adjusts your weight and reps to help you break through plateaus and see results. Enjoy a clean design with no ads and deep iOS integration.

Highlights
  • One-tap logging
  • Automatic progression adjustments
  • Plateau recognition
  • Detailed stats and charts
  • Clean, ad-free interface
  • iOS exclusive features (Widgets, Dynamic Island)
Features
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MOTIVATION ISN'T A TRAINING STRATEGY. If you're serious about getting stronger, you measure it. Progression turns every set into data that makes you stronger – logged in seconds, clearly visualized, no clutter. Motivation gets you training. Data gets you further. Most people stall because they train blind – no plan, no numbers, no idea what they did last time. Progression remembers every set for you and shows you exactly when it's time to add weight. How it works: • Build your own training plan – or pick a program • Log every set in seconds • Get automatic suggestions for when to increase the weight • Track your progress in clear charts Everything you need: • Templates for recurring workouts • Built-in rest timer • Full training history & personal records PROGRESSION PRO The core features are free for your first workouts – just get started. With Pro, you get the most out of your training: • Unlimited training plans & workouts • All long-term charts & statistics You can start a free trial before any charge. Cancel anytime. Stop guessing. Start measuring. Questions or feedback? Reach out anytime: martin@devpie.de Terms of Use & Privacy: https://devpie.de/legal.html

About

FOBA

Features
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"Fear Of Being Average" Online fitness coaching for competition prep & lifestyle clients led by IFBB BIKINI PRO Hen Skupekova. - Training plans - Nutrition coaching - Comprehensive check ins - Progress tracking - Training videos & training analysis Everything you need to level up and supercharge your results at one place. * App access requires paid coaching plan Terms of use: https://kahunas.io/terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://kahunas.io/privacy

Screenshots

Progression4 screens
FOBA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Progression at every 9 days against FOBA's every 4 weeks. FOBA's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Progression sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and FOBA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $150.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progression ships an update every 9 days, FOBA every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Progression versus FOBA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressionFOBA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (161 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings161 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMartin PietrowskiHenrieta Skupekova

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Progression

Subscriptions3
  • PRO$6.997 Days
  • PRO7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • PRO1 Month trial$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Free Unlimited WorkoutsFree
  • PRO$99.99
1 purchases

FOBA

Subscriptions1
  • Online coaching - monthly$150.001 Month

Questions

Is Progression free?
Progression is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FOBA free?
FOBA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Progression or FOBA have ads?
Neither Progression nor FOBA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Progression or FOBA?
Progression ships an update every 9 days, and FOBA every 4 weeks. Most recently, Progression was updated on October 24, 2026 and FOBA on October 18, 2026.

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