# Caliber vs Pocket Workout Planner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Caliber at 6.1K against Pocket Workout Planner's 2. Caliber also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Pocket Workout Planner's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Caliber sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month and Pocket Workout Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Workout Planner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caliber has 6.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Caliber's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pocket Workout Planner's.

Caliber ships an update fortnightly, Pocket Workout Planner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caliber | Pocket Workout Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caliber-strength-training/id1482405410/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-workout-planner/id6475954761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caliber Fitness, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482405409) | [MAKSIMS PELNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717562228) |

## What reviewers say

### Caliber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caliber-strength-training/id1482405410)

This app offers science-based strength training, including workout planning, tracking, and exercise tutorials. It supports individual training, group workouts, and offers optional upgrades for personalized plans, advanced features, and one-on-one coaching.

**Highlights:** Unlimited workout creation and tracking, 600+ exercise tutorials with videos, Workout groups for training with friends, Coach-designed training plans, Personalized progress tracking, 1-on-1 elite coaching options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caliber Supporter (Monthly) | $3.00 | per month |
| Caliber Supporter (Monthly) | $5.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Monthly) | $6.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Monthly) | $6.00 | per month |
| Caliber Supporter (Monthly) | $7.00 | per month |
| Caliber Supporter (Monthly) | $9.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Monthly) | $9.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Monthly) | $12.00 | per month |
| Caliber Pro (Monthly) | $19.00 | per month |
| Caliber Pro (Monthly) | $19.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Yearly) | $36.00 | per year |
| Caliber Pro (3 Months) | $49.00 | per 3 months |
| Caliber Pro (3 Months) | $49.00 | per 3 months |
| Caliber Plus (Yearly) | $54.00 | per year |
| Caliber Plus (Yearly) | $72.00 | per year |
| Caliber Plus (Yearly) | $72.00 | per year |
| Caliber Pro (Yearly) | $169.00 | per year |
| Caliber Pro (Yearly) | $169.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive workout tracking
- 💡 Customizable workouts
- 🔍 Detailed exercise instructions and videos
- 📊 Strength score and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited offline functionality
- 💰 Subscription model can be confusing
- 🔍 Inconsistent video quality and exercise explanations
- 🕰️ Frustrating user interface at times

**Reported bugs**

- Workout data loss when switching between online and offline mode
- Strength score not updating correctly in some cases
- Inability to log weight for certain exercises

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create and save custom exercises
- Integrate with more fitness tracking devices and apps
- Improve offline mode to allow full workout tracking
- Provide more flexibility in workout scheduling and planning
- Enhance strength score calculations and explanations


### Pocket Workout Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-workout-planner/id6475954761)

Design custom exercises and workout plans, set smart reminders, and track your progress with detailed logs and charts. This app helps users of all levels stay motivated and achieve their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Custom exercise and workout creation, Smart workout reminders, Progress tracking with charts, Workout history logs, Personalized fitness plans

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caliber free?

Caliber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Workout Planner free?

Pocket Workout Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Caliber or Pocket Workout Planner?

Pocket Workout Planner is rated higher. Caliber averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Pocket Workout Planner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Caliber or Pocket Workout Planner have ads?

Neither Caliber nor Pocket Workout Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Caliber or Pocket Workout Planner?

Caliber ships an update fortnightly, and Pocket Workout Planner every 9 days. Most recently, Caliber was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pocket Workout Planner on October 24, 2026.

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