Progression vs Body Frames
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Progression
This app helps serious lifters track their strength training progress by logging every set and providing data-driven insights. It offers automatic suggestions for increasing weight and clear visualizations of your performance over time. Stop guessing and start measuring your gains.
- Log sets in seconds
- Automatic weight increase suggestions
- Progress tracking with charts
- Build or select training plans
- Built-in rest timer
- Full training history
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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
Body Frames
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Body Frames is a private journal for tracking how your body changes over time — without shame, streaks, or social pressure. Frame by frame — show up, don't tear yourself down. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Log body photos with camera or library import • Compare before/after with slider or side-by-side views • Pinch-to-zoom progress timeline (years → days) • Sync weight, body fat, and lean mass from Apple Health • Share progress images when you choose • Home Screen widgets for weight and photo count PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Photos and journal data stay on your device • No accounts, no ads, no third-party analytics • Apple Health reads fitness metrics only — not clinical records OPTIONAL SUPPORT Body Frames is free with every feature unlocked. Requires iPhone with iOS 17 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Body Frames at none against Progression's 4. Body Frames also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Progression sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Body Frames asks for nothing beyond the download.
Progression ships an update every 9 days, Body Frames daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Progression | Body Frames |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (161 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 161 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Pietrowski | Hyun Chan Jang |
In-app purchases
Progression
- PRO$6.997 Days
- PRO7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- PRO1 Month trial$79.991 Year
- PRO$99.99
Body Frames
No in-app purchases









