Comparison

PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker vs Askesis

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

Head to head
About

PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker

This app provides structured workout plans, including the popular PHAT routine, with detailed exercise instructions and progress tracking. It offers custom workout creation and built-in timers to optimize training sessions for strength and hypertrophy.

Highlights
  • Free PHAT workout plan
  • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced routines
  • Custom workout planner
  • Built-in HIIT programs
  • Exercise illustrations and videos
  • Progress tracking
  • Built-in timer
Features
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Free PHAT Workout Plan ------ With Precise Sets, Weight, Tracker & Timer ------ Enhanced with custom workout planner and HIIT programs. Plan and complete your PHAT workouts with utmost ease using the PHAT Workout Plan app. Boost your powerlifting and weightlifting with the 5-day PHAT plan (all-around split workout, hitting every main muscle group), then track and customize your PHAT (Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training) workouts with the built-in custom workout planner. Reinvent your workouts and break the limits of your body’s strength with the PHAT workout plan app. ------------------------- PHAT WORKOUT PLAN APP FEATURES: ------------------------- ◆ PHAT WORKOUT PLAN FOR FREE Unlock the renowned Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training (PHAT) workout plan at no cost, designed to optimize strength and muscle growth through a balanced blend of powerlifting and hypertrophy training principles. ◆ BEGINNER, 3-DAY WORKOUT PLANS Not ready for a full PHAT routine? Then, start your fitness journey with structured beginner workout plans spanning three days, created to introduce foundational exercises and techniques. ◆ INTERMEDIATE, 4-DAY WORKOUT PLANS Advance your fitness level with intermediate workout plans spanning four days, tailored to challenge and stimulate muscle growth while refining form and increasing exercise. ◆ ADVANCED, 5-DAY WORKOUT PLANS Elevate your training with advanced workout plans spanning five days, strategically designed to push experienced athletes to new heights. ◆ BUILT-IN HIIT PROGRAMS Enhance your PHAT workouts to build cardiovascular endurance and accelerate fat loss with our integrated High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) programs. ◆ ILLUSTRATIONS FOR EACH EXERCISE Visualize proper form and technique with detailed illustrations for each exercise within the PHAT workout programs app, ensuring safe and effective performance. ◆ VIDEOS FOR EACH EXERCISE Watch instructional videos demonstrating proper execution for every exercise. Have guidance and support to enhance your workout experience and optimize results. ◆ CUSTOM WORKOUT PLANS Adjust, enhance, and personalize your PHAT workouts to your unique goals and preferences. Use our custom workout maker to create fully customized workout plans, selecting from a range of exercises. ◆ OVER 100 BUILT-IN EXERCISES Explore a library of over 100 exercises integrated into beginner, intermediate, and advanced workout plans, as well as available for custom routines. ◆ TRACK PROGRESS FOR EACH EXERCISE AND WORKOUT PLAN Stay motivated and monitor your PHAT journey with progress-tracking features, enabling you to chart improvements in strength, endurance, and overall performance. ◆ BUILT-IN TIMER FOR STRUCTURED WORKOUTS Optimize your training sessions and stay disciplined with a built-in timer feature, ensuring precise timing for rest intervals and exercise durations to maintain intensity and efficiency throughout your workouts. ◆ ADD CUSTOM FINISHER WORKOUTS Cap off your training sessions with customized finisher workouts designed to target specific muscle groups and maximize muscle fatigue, helping you achieve greater gains and unlock your full potential. ◆ EQUIPMENT LIST Discover essential gym equipment recommendations to build your ideal home gym setup. ______________ EXTRA INFO The PHAT workout plan incorporates both Power Days and Hypertrophy Days. - Power Days Focus on heavy compound movements such as squats, deadlifts, and presses for upper and lower body. Aim for 3-5 reps for 3-5 working sets, resting adequately between sets. Rotate power movements every few weeks for consistent progress. Assistance exercises can target smaller muscle groups. Privacy Policy - https://www.appdiggity.com/privacy/ Terms of Service - https://www.appdiggity.com/terms/

About

Askesis

Features
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Askesis is a clean and focused gym workout tracker built for structured training. Create multiple training programs with 150+ exercises, schedule training days, and follow a clear plan every time you step into the gym. Each program is organized into days, muscle groups, and exercises — so you always know exactly what to do. During your workout, log sets inline with quick editing, add exercises on the fly, or start an ad-hoc session without a plan. Askesis makes logging fast and distraction-free — less phone, more lifting. Track your progress with smart analytics: per-exercise trend detection, estimated 1RM, personal records, training streaks, and consistency scoring. Monitor body weight with trend regression, BMI tracking, and time-range filtering. Stay hydrated with smart daily water goals based on your weight and training schedule. View steps and active calories from Apple Health right on your home dashboard. Log sets from your wrist with real-time Watch sync, a swipeable exercise pager, and offline fallback. Askesis is designed for people who take their training seriously — clean, fast, and purpose-driven. No clutter. No noise. Just training. Key features: - 150+ exercises with movement patterns, difficulty levels, and muscle groups - Create and manage multiple training programs - Scheduled training days with custom muscle group ordering - Fast inline set editing — no modal sheets - Ad-hoc workouts without a plan - Per-exercise trend detection, 1RM estimates, and PR tracking - Training streaks and consistency scoring - Body weight tracking with trend line, BMI, and hero chart - Hydration tracking with smart daily goals - Apple Health integration (steps, active calories) - Apple Watch companion with real-time sync - Export and share programs via AirDrop, email, or Messages - Redesigned home dashboard - Clean, distraction-free interface Your data stays on your device. No ads. No social noise.

Screenshots

PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker4 screens
Askesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Askesis at none against PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker's 4. PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Askesis asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker ships an update every 4 weeks, Askesis every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker versus Askesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPHAT Workout Plan & TrackerAskesis
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB8 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperApp Diggity, LLCNazarii Polokhach

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Full Version Upgrade$7.991 Month
  • 6 Months Full Version Upgrade$34.996 Months
  • 1 Year Full Version Upgrade$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Advertise remove and unlock features$2.99
None

Askesis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker free?
PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Askesis free?
Askesis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker or Askesis have ads?
Neither PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker nor Askesis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker or Askesis?
PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker ships an update every 4 weeks, and Askesis every 3 weeks. Most recently, PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker was updated on June 1, 2026 and Askesis on September 10, 2026.

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