Comparison

Smolov Squat Program vs CompTrain

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

Head to head
About

Smolov Squat Program

This app automates weight calculations for the 13-week Smolov Squat Program. Track your progress through this intensive routine designed for experienced lifters to maximize squat gains.

Highlights
  • Automated weight calculation
  • Workout tracking
  • Progress logging
  • Adaptable to other exercises
  • 13-week program structure
Features
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Smolov is the number one app for calculating, tracking , and logging your Smolov Squat Program workouts. Stop using old school spreadsheets and print out. This app will automatically calculate the weights at specific reps and sets that you should use based on the 13 week Smolov Squat program. Easily keep track of your workouts each week as you progress through this 3 month long, intensive squat routine. This program is commonly used for back squats but can adapted to other exercises such as bench press, shoulder/overhead press, and deadlifts. Its also meant for experienced lifters and should only be performed by those that are intermediate to advanced l Smolov was originally designed by the Russian Master of Sports, Sergey Smolov and has been known to add some massive gains to your lifts!

About

CompTrain

This app offers a complete training methodology to build strength, conditioning, and capacity for athletes of all levels. It provides tailored programming, progress tracking, and a supportive community to help users train smarter and achieve peak fitness without burnout.

Highlights
  • Complete Training methodology
  • Daily conditioning workouts
  • Strength progressions
  • Progress tracking
  • Supportive community
  • Coaches' Notes with video demos
  • Mindset video library
Features
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For those who want to train smarter and be athletic forever. Whether you train at home or at a gym, CompTrain is pioneering a Complete Training methodology, designed to build strength, conditioning, and capacity—no matter where you are in your fitness journey. WHERE CAN WE TAKE YOU? For two decades, we’ve shaped some of the fittest humans on Earth, including 10 CrossFit Games world champions, so we understand the toll high-intensity training can take on the body. We believe fortune favors the fit, so we've evolved our unique approach beyond the sport, to create a well-rounded program for athletes who have no off-season. Our proven training program builds strength, endurance, and capacity all while avoiding burnout. You will get incredibly fit today without fearing tomorrow. With programming tailored to your schedule and tools to track progress, the CompTrain app is your ultimate training guide with a supportive community pushing in the same direction. UPGRADE TO BASIC TO UNLOCK: - Daily conditioning workouts to build consistency and momentum. - Score tracking to help you stay accountable. - A supportive community through the worldwide leaderboard. - Strength progressions and personalized tools to improve faster. - Coaches' Notes with scaling guidance and daily video demos to guide your workouts. - Smarter, balanced training in just 30 minutes a day. UPGRADE TO PRO TO UNLOCK: - Full access to all training modules, including competitors’ training. - Warm-ups, advanced accessory & skill work to fine-tune your performance. - Plan ahead and view programming 7-days in advance - Mindset video library to sharpen mental and physical performance. With Complete Training, you’ll build balanced all-around fitness in optimized time-adjusted training that fits into any schedule. Start today and see what’s possible with CompTrain. This application is licensed under Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smolov Squat Program4 screens
CompTrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CompTrain at Free against Smolov Squat Program's $1.99. CompTrain also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Smolov Squat Program's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (67% vs 53%). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CompTrain is free to download; Smolov Squat Program costs $1.99 up front. CompTrain sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Smolov Squat Program asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Smolov Squat Program against 4.8 for CompTrain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Smolov Squat Program's written reviews are positive against 53% of CompTrain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smolov Squat Program ships an update every 3 months, CompTrain fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Smolov Squat Program versus CompTrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmolov Squat ProgramCompTrain
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (74 ratings) — better4.8 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better52.7% of reviews
Number of ratings74 — better46
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB144 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDavid BaiCompTrain

Customer experience

Smolov Squat Program

All ratings74 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

CompTrain

All ratings46 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative43.2%

Bugs and requests

Smolov Squat Program

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CompTrain

Reported bugs

52 issues
  • App goes to splash screen and says something went wrong
  • App remains at subscribe page after subscribing
  • App doesn't work
  • App doesn't work, no support replies
  • No free version anymore, no access without paying
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  • App keeps getting worse and worse
  • Content that was free is now behind a paywall
  • Recent update put previously free info behind subscription
  • Can't sign in or see anything
  • App no longer lets me sign in
  • App is full of bugs
  • Can't log workouts for months
  • Glitches everywhere, can't use app
  • App has too many issues, little improvement
  • Doesn't save workout history
  • Doesn't consistently calculate percentages
  • New app doesn't work
  • Emails back and forth are time consuming
  • Frustration of not speaking to someone knowledgeable on the phone
  • Glitch with IT has happened multiple times
  • Access issues to paid content while up to date on payment
  • Same issues everyone else is having
  • Getting locked out, app not loading, needing to restore purchases
  • App is not worth the hassle
  • Double billed for months, ineffective customer service for refunds
  • Showing locked out of programming despite resubscribing
  • UI is glitchy and not intuitive
  • Needs a workaround for subscription recognition
  • Completed buttons on workouts don't work
  • Doesn't recognize new training day without closing and reopening
  • App freezes a lot
  • Loading screen loops that can't be backed out of
  • App acts like you're not paying for subscription
  • Doesn't do a good job of tracking lifts
  • Visual black theme is not readable
  • Entering scores is long
  • Not intuitive
  • Customer service is catastrophic
  • Loading bubble for scores
  • App doesn't load properly, often have to close and reopen
  • Takes a long time to load
  • Function of the button in the middle with the CT logo is unnecessary
  • Failed to allow proper access to subscription features
  • No response from customer support
  • PRs and height/weight sections reset or don't save data
  • App is becoming painful
  • Payment isn't working for Pro
  • Still says free in account after payment
  • Have to keep signing in every time app is closed and reopened
  • Sign in feature was broken
  • App keeps crashing
  • Can't open camera roll or take a picture

Requested features

6 requests
  • Adjustable timer for workouts (e.g., Tabata)
  • Explanation for CrossFit terminology for non-CrossFitters
  • Transfer PR weights from older app
  • Dark mode option
  • More intuitive UI
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  • Easier navigation for past workouts

In-app purchases

None

Smolov Squat Program

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

CompTrain

Subscriptions6
  • BASIC Subscription - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • PRO Subscription - Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • 3 MONTHS PRO OFFER - Monthly3 Months trial$39.991 Month
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  • BASIC Subscription - Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • PRO Subscription - 6Months14 Days trial$214.996 Months
  • PRO Subscription - Yearly7 Days trial$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Smolov Squat Program free?
Smolov Squat Program costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CompTrain free?
CompTrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smolov Squat Program or CompTrain?
Smolov Squat Program is rated higher. Smolov Squat Program averages 4.9 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while CompTrain averages 4.8 from 46 ratings.
Do Smolov Squat Program or CompTrain have ads?
Neither Smolov Squat Program nor CompTrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smolov Squat Program or CompTrain?
Smolov Squat Program ships an update every 3 months, and CompTrain fortnightly. Most recently, Smolov Squat Program was updated on September 9, 2026 and CompTrain on September 23, 2026.

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