Comparison

ForceFrame vs Vitruvian

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

Head to head
About

ForceFrame

This app enables quick and easy testing of upper and lower body isometric strength and imbalances. It connects to specialized hardware via Bluetooth to provide real-time force feedback and facilitates personalized training programs.

Highlights
  • Isometric strength and imbalance testing
  • Bluetooth hardware connection
  • Real-time force graph bio-feedback
  • Personalized isometric training programs
  • Profile and squad management
  • Historical results comparison
Features
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The ForceFrame App facilitates quick and easy testing of upper and lower body isometric strength and imbalance, as well as completing personalised isometric strength training programs. Connect to The ForceFrame via Bluetooth for rapid testing of over 30 isometric testing positions of the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder and neck. The live force graph provides visual bio-feedback in real-time, and highlights max strength and imbalance to facilitate rapid decision making. Once you have completed testing, data is uploaded to VALD Hub to facilitate centralised analytics and data review across VALD testing systems. The ForceFrame App also allows you to: - Manage or add profiles - Review or adjust each individuals’ test setup position - Test an individual or rapidly test an entire squad - Setup or modify tailored training programs targeting absolute or relative strength zones, complete with assigned reps, sets, and rest per exercise - Review historical results during testing for quick comparison Requirements : - Requires iOS 15 or later - Requires internet connection (additional fees may apply) - Requires ForceFrame hardware

About

Vitruvian

This app enhances your home workouts by connecting to smart, adaptive resistance training hardware. It offers a full gym experience with personalized training, progress tracking, and the ability to set and forget weight adjustments.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout profiles
  • Customizable favorite workouts
  • Performance data tracking
  • Adaptive resistance adjustments
  • Progress sharing
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Pair with the Vitruvian Trainer+ to maximize your in-home workout. The Vitruvian Trainer+ is revolutionizing resistance training with smart, adaptive technology. Vitruvian is a serious game-changer in the world of smart fitness. Unlock an entire gym workout with a light, sleek carbon fiber platform. The innovative, intelligent hardware provides a world of choice: lifting, PT sessions and classes in your own home. All without the weight racks and by connecting you to some of the world’s best trainers. Train safely and efficiently with a device that knows your capabilities, pushes you to achieve fitness goals, and spots your every move. The simple 25kg (55lb) device can provide resistance for up to 200kg (450lb) max lifts. But the beauty is that you can train efficiently and effectively like the pros at much lower weight loads, especially in the eccentric training mode. • Create a personal profile • Customise favorite workouts • Track performance data • See and feel the impact of micro-gains • Set and forget — leave the weight tweaks to the device • Come back to where you left off • Share progress and fitness goals • Integrates with Apple Health

Screenshots

ForceFrame4 screens
Vitruvian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ForceFrame at 5.0 against Vitruvian's 4.6. ForceFrame also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Vitruvian's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ForceFrame holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vitruvian has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ForceFrame ships an update monthly, Vitruvian fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ForceFrame versus Vitruvian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForceFrameVitruvian
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews—42.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVald Performance Pty LtdVITRUVIAN INVESTMENTS PTY LTD

Customer experience

ForceFrame

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Vitruvian

All ratings1,204 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive42.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative43.8%

Bugs and requests

ForceFrame

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Vitruvian

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes during workouts
  • Workout history gets deleted
  • Bluetooth disconnects frequently
  • Inaccurate weight display
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add offline mode
  • Improve workout customization
  • Enhance user interface
  • Provide better workout tracking
  • Add partner workout support

In-app purchases

None

ForceFrame

No in-app purchases

None

Vitruvian

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ForceFrame free?
ForceFrame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vitruvian free?
Vitruvian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ForceFrame or Vitruvian?
ForceFrame is rated higher. ForceFrame averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Vitruvian averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do ForceFrame or Vitruvian have ads?
Neither ForceFrame nor Vitruvian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ForceFrame or Vitruvian?
ForceFrame ships an update monthly, and Vitruvian fortnightly. Most recently, ForceFrame was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vitruvian on November 7, 2026.

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