ForceFrame vs Squad HR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Squad HR
This app tracks heart rate for fitness classes, displaying real-time data for multiple users on a large screen to boost motivation. It estimates intensity, energy expenditure, and offers recovery metrics. Compatible with Bluetooth sensors and Apple Watches.
- Real-time heart rate tracking
- Group training up to 14 sensors
- Estimates intensity and energy expenditure
- Apple Watch integration
- CSV data export
- Screen mirroring to TVs
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Overview SquadHR is a training tool for tracking heart rate in fitness classes. Connect up to 14 Bluetooth heart rate sensors in real time, or up to 24 in near–real time, on a single iPhone. Track heart rate, exercise intensity, and energy expenditure on a large TV to boost motivation, optimize workouts, and improve aerobic fitness. Compatible with all Bluetooth heart rate sensors for iPhone. Apple Watches SquadHR works with the free WatchHR app for Apple Watch, so you can track heart rates straight from the watch, no separate sensor required. Key Features - Unlimited member profiles - Real-time heart rate tracking (Bluetooth sensor required) - Estimates exercise intensity, energy expenditure, and training load - Recovery heart rate & HRV calculations (HRV-enabled sensors only) - Time-based activity data for group performance analysis - CSV export for spreadsheet data analysis - Automatic session tracking & workout summaries - Personalized branding on TV & workout summaries - Multilingual workout summaries: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish - Apple Watch support via WatchHR - Screen mirroring to TVs via HDMI, Apple TV, or AirPlay - Easy sensor pairing & management Plans & Pricing - Personal Training (Free): Track 1 heart rate sensor, record workouts, and send summaries. - Group Training (In-App Purchase): Track up to 24 heart rate sensors simultaneously. Subscriptions - Group Training: US$9.99/month or US$99/year (7-day free trial). Auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before renewal. Manage via iPhone settings. Device Compatibility - iPhones/iPads with Bluetooth 5 (e.g., iPhone X, iPad 10th Gen and above) support up to 14 sensors. - Older devices with Bluetooth 4 (e.g., iPad 9th Gen) support up to 7 sensors. - Time-sharing expands tracking to 24 heart rates on Bluetooth 5 devices and 14 on Bluetooth 4, but with slower updates. - Time-sharing works with Bluetooth heart rate sensors only (not Apple Watches). Support & Contact - Website: trackteam.net - Contact Us: trackteam.net/contact - Privacy Policy: trackteam.net/privacy - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ForceFrame at none against Squad HR's 2. Squad HR's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, 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. Squad HR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ForceFrame asks for nothing beyond the download.
ForceFrame ships an update monthly, Squad HR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ForceFrame | Squad HR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vald Performance Pty Ltd | TRACKTEAM PTY LTD |
Customer experience
ForceFrame
Squad HR
In-app purchases
ForceFrame
No in-app purchases
Squad HR
- Group Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Group Yearly7 Days trial$99.001 Year









