Comparison

SmartWorkout vs Onyx

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

Head to head
About

SmartWorkout

This app helps gym enthusiasts track workouts and progress with customizable logs, exercise charts, and built-in calculators. It offers ready-made training plans and advanced tools for progressive overload, suitable for intermediate athletes aiming to improve strength.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout log
  • Weight suggestions with RIR/RPE calculator
  • Ready-made training plans
  • Thousands of exercises with charts
  • Automatic rest timer
  • Advanced exercise search
  • Workout summary with muscle visualization
Features
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SmartWorkout is an advanced workout log and gym app designed for people looking for a tool to track workouts, strength progress, and workout planning. If you are looking for the best workout log to control your progress and progressive overload, or if you are currently building muscle or increasing strength, SmartWorkout helps you monitor weights, reps, training volume, RIR/RPE, and progress from every workout for free. SmartWorkout works both as a simple workout log for beginners and as an advanced tool for creating workout plans and analyzing progress for users who want to consciously control their gym performance. FREE FEATURES: * Unlimited workout routines and workouts. * Create custom exercises without limits. * Track all workout parameters: reps, weights, RIR, RPE, tempo, and rest time between sets. * Full workout log customization. * 2 workout log modes: simplified and advanced. * Muscle engagement map in workout summaries. * Thousands of exercises with video previews, descriptions, and training tips. * Exercise charts showing training volume, e1RM, best reps, best weight, and best time. * Quickly repeat workouts from history or workout routines. * Automatic rest timer based on your previous workouts. * Exercise notes and training guidelines. * Advanced exercise search engine, search by muscle groups and sort exercises by weight, body part types, alphabetical order, and popularity. * 7-day graphical muscle volume map. * Double-counted training volume and 1RM calculations for unilateral exercises. * Built-in calculators: 1RM, Plate Calculator, and RIR/RPE. * Advanced workout keyboard with: * Built-in timer and stopwatch. * RIR/RPE keyboard. * Buttons for quickly copying previous results. * Buttons for increasing and decreasing reps and weight. * Configurable weight increment buttons, for example increase dumbbell exercises by 1 kg or barbell exercises by 2.5 kg. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: * MEV, MAV, and MRV training volume zone analysis. * Add photos and videos to your exercises. * AI workout plan generation. * Ready-to-use workout plans. * Weight suggestions powered by the built-in RIR/RPE calculator to support progressive overload. * Workout plan creator: * Create microcycles, mesocycles, and macrocycles. * Program workouts using progressive overload, RIR/RPE, and 1RM. PERFECT APP FOR: * Tracking gym workouts. * Building muscle mass. * Increasing strength. * Controlling progressive overload. * Monitoring training volume. * Creating workout plans. * Analyzing strength progress. * Logging weights and reps. * Bodybuilding and hypertrophy training. SmartWorkout Pro and Premium are available as monthly and yearly subscriptions. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can cancel at any time through your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Integrate SmartWorkout with the Apple Health App to sync your body measurements and workouts. Standard EULA Apple terms of use apply to this application. You comply with its terms using this app. Terms of Service: https://smartworkout.app/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://smartworkout.app/en/privacy

About

Onyx

Features
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ONYX is the ultimate app for serious gymrats. Join a passionate community that creates 90% of the content: recipes, workouts, and fitness programs. No more overly complicated dishes or unrealistic exercises, just practical advice and effective training. The recipes are easy to prepare and budget-friendly, perfect for achieving your goals without breaking the bank. With ONYX, customize your experience based on your needs and level. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, find suitable programs and varied workouts to keep things fresh. Users share their successes and tips, creating a motivating and authentic atmosphere. Our approach is straightforward and no-nonsense, with a touch of humor and arrogance to push you to your limits. Discover an app that speaks your language and supports you at every step of your fitness journey. Download ONYX now and revolutionize your training routine. DISCLAIMER/WARNING: You should always consult a doctor or a healthcare professional before using this app and before making any medical decisions. ONYX calculates your kcal needs and provides dietary and workout advice based on those calculations. While this is designed to help you achieve your fitness goals, it can be dangerous for some individuals with underlying health conditions or specific dietary needs. Always seek professional medical advice to ensure that any changes in your diet or exercise routine are safe and appropriate for you. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmartWorkout4 screens
Onyx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SmartWorkout at none against Onyx's shown. Onyx's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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. SmartWorkout sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Onyx sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartWorkout versus Onyx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWorkoutOnyx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.414.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB113 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperArkadiusz ChrabaszczewskiThomas JANSKI

In-app purchases

12 purchases

SmartWorkout

Subscriptions11
  • SmartWorkout Pro$5.991 Month
  • SmartWorkout Pro$6.991 Month
  • SmartWorkout Coach Essential14 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • SmartWorkout Premium$9.991 Month
  • SmartWorkout Pro6 Months trial$19.996 Months
  • SmartWorkout Coach Plus1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • SmartWorkout Pro14 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • SmartWorkout Premium14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • SmartWorkout Coach Expert1 Month trial$59.991 Month
  • SmartWorkout Coach Elite1 Month trial$79.991 Month
  • SmartWorkout Coach Ultimate1 Month trial$99.991 Month
One-time1
  • SmartWorkout Pro Lifetime$159.99
2 purchases

Onyx

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pass3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Yearly Pass3 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartWorkout free?
SmartWorkout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Onyx free?
Onyx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartWorkout or Onyx have ads?
Onyx shows ads; SmartWorkout does not.

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