Second Pull vs Zerxus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Second Pull
This app simplifies barbell weightlifting by instantly calculating the plates needed for each lift. It allows users to follow structured training programs and automatically tracks workout volume, eliminating the need for manual data entry or spreadsheets.
- Instant plate calculations
- Structured training programs
- Automatic volume tracking
- Coach's program integration
- Custom program uploads
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Second Pull is built for barbell-based training that uses plates, percentages, and structured sessions. Calculate plates instantly, move through lifts without guessing mid-session, and follow structured training programs without spreadsheets or manual program re-entry. Second Pull tracks training volume automatically so you can stay focused on lifting, not managing numbers. Use a coach’s program or upload your own — no lift-by-lift entry required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.secondpull.com/terms Second Pull is a registered trademark, used under license. All rights reserved
Zerxus
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Zerxus is an AI strength coach in your pocket — with real trainers in your corner. START FREE — 7 days, no card required. Zerxus builds you a personalized strength program with AI and adapts it as you train. When you want a human eye, real certified trainers review your plan and add their suggestions. It's coaching that thinks like AI and cares like a trainer. WHAT YOU GET • AI-built training programs personalized to your goals, experience, and equipment • Programs that adapt week to week with RPE-based progressive overload • A personal AI coach chat that remembers your full training history • Built-in rest timer, set logging, and last-performance tracking • Optional review of your program by real strength & conditioning coaches • Nutrition tracking to fuel your training HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell Zerxus your goal, history, and the days you can train 2. Your AI coach builds a complete, periodized program 3. Train, log your sets, and watch the plan adapt as you get stronger WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're returning after a break, chasing your first 100kg lift, or training around an injury, Zerxus meets you where you are. Start your 7-day free trial today. From $9/month after — cancel anytime. Train with intent. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zerxus.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://zerxus.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Zerxus at none against Second Pull's shown. Zerxus also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Second Pull sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Zerxus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Second Pull ships an update every 2 months, Zerxus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Second Pull | Zerxus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Second Pull LLC | Strategypeeps inc |
In-app purchases
Second Pull
- Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual14 Days trial$89.991 Year
Zerxus
- Zerxus AI7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Zerxus AI + Coach7 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Zerxus AI7 Days trial$89.991 Year
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- Zerxus AI + Coach7 Days trial$199.991 Year









