Trainer vs Orbit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trainer
This app helps you create personalized strength training plans, track your workouts with detailed logging, and analyze your progress. It features a comprehensive exercise library with 3D visuals and tools to help you lift the right weight.
- Personalized training plan creation
- Guided workout tracking
- Extensive exercise library with 3D visuals
- Progress and performance analysis
- Superset and triple set planning
- Barbell and dumbbell calculators
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Trainer brings serious strength training into an app that feels clear, precise, and thoughtfully designed. Create a personal plan or map out the routine you already follow in Trainer. Train at home, in your home gym, or at the gym with more structure and a better feel for your progress. 1.) Train with a plan that fits you • Create a personal training plan built on current training principles around your equipment, available time, and focus • Choose whether you train at home, in a home gym, or at the gym • Decide whether to spread your workouts flexibly across the week or train on fixed days • Focus on upper body, lower body, or a balanced split • If you prefer to plan for yourself, you can also create your sessions manually 2.) Next-generation workout tracking • Guided training takes you through your workout set by set • Log weight, reps, time, and optionally RPE while you train • Trainer can automatically prefill your last used values as suggestions • Start workouts without a template or add exercises on the fly during a session • Plan supersets and triple sets for smoother training flow • Track warm-up sets separately so you start each workout prepared • Live Activities keep you updated on timers, rest periods, and set progress • Built-in barbell and dumbbell calculators help you load the right weight quickly 3.) Find exercises for your setup • Browse a large exercise library for strength training at home and in the gym • High-quality 3D visuals and a customizable 3D coach make every exercise clearer and easier to understand • Trainer shows technique, target muscles, equipment, and past performance for every exercise • Find suitable alternatives based on the equipment you have available • Create your own exercises and add exactly the variations you actually use • Manage workout location and equipment in one place so your plan and exercise choices stay aligned 4.) Analyze your progress and stay motivated • See right from the Home view what is next and how your week looks • See which muscle groups are still recovering from recent workouts • Track streaks, active training time, and your weekly focus • Explore stats for favorite exercises, rep profile, muscle focus, personal bests, and training rhythm • Edit your workout history and keep past sessions fully documented • Trainer Points help you better understand training volume and muscle load TRAINER MEMBERSHIP You can explore Trainer for free. To start real workouts and use all training features, you need a Trainer membership. Pricing, durations, and available options are shown in the App Store. Where available, you can also get to know Trainer through a trial workout or a free trial. APPLE HEALTH APP Trainer integrates with Apple Health. Trainer can save completed strength workouts to Apple Health and can optionally read workout data. Because of that, Trainer may ask for read and write access to your workout data. Health integration is optional and can be changed at any time in iOS Settings. IMPORTANT NOTE Trainer is for general workout planning, motivation, and strength training logging. The content in the app is not medical advice and does not replace diagnosis, treatment, or individual care from physicians, physical therapists, or other medical professionals. Only train if you are physically able to do so. If you have symptoms, injuries, pre-existing conditions, are pregnant, or are unsure, please seek medical advice before training. Trainer Terms - https://www.waldow.app/terms-trainer/ Trainer Privacy Policy - https://www.waldow.app/privacy-trainer/
Orbit
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Stop counting laps in your head. Orbit is the ultimate hands-free automatic lap tracker designed to track your walks, runs, and workouts—both on indoor gym tracks and outdoor paths. Using advanced sensor fusion and GPS routing, Orbit detects whenever you complete a loop, allowing you to focus entirely on your pace. WHY USE ORBIT? • Hands-Free Lap Counting: No screen tapping or button pressing required. Just start your workout, pocket your device, and let Orbit count every lap. • Indoor & Outdoor Precision: Seamlessly toggle between Indoor Mode (using motion sensors, pedometer calibration, and optional BLE beacons) and Outdoor Mode (using high-accuracy GPS). • Live Interactive Maps: See your exact walking or running route on a live map, including satellite overlays, start-line calibration, and nearby points of interest (POIs). • Voice Announcements: Stay in the zone with real-time audio cues telling you your lap count, split times, and overall pace. • Smart Calorie Burn: Uses scientific MET (Metabolic Equivalent) pace tracking and your body profile to estimate calorie burn, complete with fun food equivalents. • Personal Records & Analytics: View your historical workouts, track your fastest laps, longest duration, and celebrate milestones with a personal records trophy shelf. • Privacy First: No account creation or internet connection required. All workout logs and GPS paths are stored securely on your device. ---------------------------------------------- ORBIT PRO SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Upgrade to Orbit Pro to unlock the full potential of your training: • Unlimited laps for both indoor and outdoor workouts (Free tier is limited to 3 laps). • Access to live GPS workout maps. • Premium analytics, history details, and native file exports (CSV/GPX). Orbit Pro is available as a Monthly ($4.99/mo) or Annual ($29.99/yr) auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. ---------------------------------------------- REQUIRED SAFETY & HARDWARE DISCLOSURES • Location Services: This app uses GPS location services to track outdoor runs and calculate lap boundaries. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. • Sensor Usage: Indoor tracking relies on your device’s motion sensors (pedometer/accelerometer) and Bluetooth (for optional BLE beacon track integration). • Health/Fitness: Calorie estimations are calculated using standard metabolic equivalents based on the weight you enter. Consult a physician before beginning any new exercise regimen. Privacy Policy: https://senthilmkm.github.io/lap-counter/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://senthilmkm.github.io/lap-counter/terms.html Support: https://senthilmkm.github.io/lap-counter/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Trainer at every 3 days against Orbit's every 2 months. Trainer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Orbit's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Trainer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Trainer ships an update every 3 days, Orbit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trainer | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 276 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joe Waldow | SENTHIL KUMAR KANNAN |
In-app purchases
Trainer
- Trainer Mitgliedschaft Monatlich$9.991 Month
- Trainer Mitgliedschaft Jährlich7 Days trial$69.991 Year
Orbit
- Orbit Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Orbit Pro Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year









