Comparison

Sheiko vs SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI

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

Head to head
About

Sheiko

Access 13 classic Sheiko powerlifting programs with calculated weights based on your maxes. Log your completed workouts, view your entire training block, and track progress. Supports offline use and custom plate loading.

Highlights
  • 13 classic Sheiko powerlifting programs
  • Calculated weights based on 1RMs
  • Log completed sets and reps
  • View entire training block progress
  • Offline workout tracking
  • Customizable plate loading
  • Rest timer between sets
Features
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Know what to lift today, and see the whole block ahead. Choose from 13 classic Sheiko powerlifting programs, get your squat, bench press and deadlift weights calculated from your maxes, and log the work you actually complete. SEE THE WHOLE BLOCK - A chart of every session in the program shows where the heavy weeks are before you reach them. - Each week's workload at a glance: how many lifts, how heavy on average, and total tonnage. - Intensity zones show how your work spreads from 50% up to 90% and above, week by week. - Always know where you stand: the next session is ready and the block's progress is filled in as you train. KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO LIFT - Every main-lift weight calculated from your 1RMs and the program's percentages. - Variations follow their lift: front squat, narrow-grip bench, deadlifts from boxes and to the knees, and more. - Weights rounded to the bar and plates you own, with the plates to load on each side. - Pounds or kilograms. 13 PROGRAMS, INTERMEDIATE TO ELITE - Intermediate, up to 3 days a week: #29, #30, #31, #32, #37, #39 and #40. - Advanced, up to 4 days a week: CMS-MS Prep 1, 2 and 3, and CMS-MS Comp. - Elite, up to 5 days a week: MSIC Prep and MSIC Comp. - Compare programs before you start: length, sessions, weekly volume and each lift's top set in your own weights. - Prep blocks build volume. Comp blocks taper into a light final week before the meet. LOG THE SESSION YOU ACTUALLY LIFTED - One tile per set: tap to log it, tap again to take off a rep. - Change the weight or reps of any set, and add your own weights for accessories. - A rest timer between sets, and the screen stays awake while you train. - Save a partial workout, add notes and log a session on an earlier date. - A "How to run it" guide for each program: reading the notation, choosing a 1RM and what to do when a day is too heavy. TRAIN OFFLINE. NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. Your programs and workout log work offline, without signing in. Optional backup, sync across devices and data export. Sheiko programs are demanding, competition-style training for lifters who already know the lifts. Use good technique and listen to your recovery. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Boris Sheiko. The programs are the classic Sheiko templates shared among lifters for years. Some features require a subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy: https://vandersoft.co/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI

This app uses your phone's camera and machine learning to track barbell velocity during lifts, providing objective data to improve your training. It analyzes key lifts like squats and deadlifts, offering insights into bar path and perceived exertion.

Highlights
  • Camera velocity tracking
  • Bar path analysis
  • Objective RPE measurement
  • Track major lifts (Squat, Bench, Deadlift, OHP)
  • Video upload and analysis
  • Integration with JuggernautAI App
Features
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Train. Measure. Improve. We are excited to add SmartBarbell to the Juggernaut Apps family. SmartBarbell brings powerful velocity tracking technology right to your phone. Normally velocity tracking devices costs several hundred dollars and are cumbersome to setup and use, not anymore! SmartBarbell uses your iPhone Camera to capture this valuable information and machine learning technology to analyze it. SmartBarbell is free for JuggernautAI users and just $4.99/month for non-JuggernautAI users. Pricing in USD for US based users, actual pricing may vary depending on location. The SmartBarbell App will give you powerful data about your lifting to help improve your training. -Measure and track bar velocity for Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift and Overhead Press variations. -Measure horizontal bar drift to help ensure better bar path. -Utilize velocity data to give a more objective measure of Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE). -Enhance your training in the JuggernautAI App with more powerful data. SmartBarbell allows you to upload a video of your lifts and record them directly in the app, then it will quickly analyze your lift and provide you the important data to improve your training. ———- ABOUT JUGGERNAUT TRAINING SYSTEMS Juggernaut Training Systems is The Leader in Strength, having helped thousands of athletes from beginners to World Champions maximize their results and reach their goals. We deliver principle-based coaching through cutting-edge technology to help you get the best results of your life. Privacy Policy: https://www.jtsstrength.com/app-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.jtsstrength.com/app-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Sheiko4 screens
SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI at 83% against Sheiko's 33%. SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, 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. Sheiko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months and SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Sheiko's written reviews are positive against 83% of SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sheiko ships an update every 5 weeks, SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sheiko versus SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSheikoSmartBarbell by JuggernautAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings)4.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCharles VanderhoffJuggernaut Apps

Customer experience

Sheiko

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sheiko

Subscriptions2
  • Sheiko Pro 3 Months$12.993 Months
  • Sheiko Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sheiko Pro$5.99
1 purchases

SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI

Subscriptions1
  • SmartBarbell Monthly$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Sheiko free?
Sheiko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI free?
SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sheiko or SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI?
SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI is rated higher. Sheiko averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Sheiko or SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI have ads?
Neither Sheiko nor SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sheiko or SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI?
Sheiko ships an update every 5 weeks, and SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI every 6 days. Most recently, Sheiko was updated on November 6, 2026 and SmartBarbell by JuggernautAI on November 4, 2026.

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