Comparison

Rep Reserve vs Calgary Barbell Training App

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

Head to head
About

Rep Reserve

Easily calculate strength statistics for your weightlifting sets. Receive a strength rating and track progress with custom exercises and detailed breakdowns of your one-rep max.

Highlights
  • Calculate one-rep max (1RM)
  • Strength rank (novice to elite)
  • Save lifts for progress tracking
  • RPE and reps in reserve support
  • Break down 1RM into weight ranges
  • Over 100 built-in exercises
  • Create custom exercises
Features
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Calculate your strength and rank yourself against other lifters! Rep Reserve makes it easy for you to calculate and save a range of statistics for each of your sets. Receive a strength rating (from novice to elite) based on your body weight and (optionally) gender. Many lifting programs are designed around your one-rep max (1RM), target rep ranges, and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) - a scale used in weight training to measure the difficulty of a set. Put the spreadsheet away and simply use the calculator to break down each of these values in an easy to view format. Now you can just find the target reps/RPE/percentages for your next set. Choose from over 100 predefined exercises or create your own, and save your set so you can refer back to it at any point. Features: * Calculate your one-rep max (1RM) * Receive a strength rank (from novice to elite) * Save your lifts to track your progress * First class support for RPE (rate of perceived exertion) and reps in reserve. * Break down your 1RM into weight ranges for target reps / RPE * Break down your 1RM into percentages. * Over 100 built-in exercises to choose from. * Create and manage custom exercises. * Supports dark mode * Stylish and simple!

About

Calgary Barbell Training App

Access a vast library of strength training programs, with tools for customization and detailed progress tracking. Connect with coaches for personalized guidance and upload training videos. Syncs with Apple Health for comprehensive fitness data.

Highlights
  • Extensive program library
  • Interactive programming tools
  • Detailed training log
  • Video upload and sharing
  • HealthKit integration
  • Direct coach access via Discord
  • Exercise demo videos
Features
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Members of the Calgary Barbell Training Team get a multi-faceted resource to help propel your training beyond just downloading a template with 0 guidance. Our App includes: Programming: You get access to a continuously growing library of nearly 50 programs, and access to any new programs added. These plans run the gamut from competition-specific powerlifting peaks to powerbuilding, equipped lifting, and cater to a wide array of experience levels, from first-time lifters to advanced powerlifters. Tools for Individualization: There are many baked-in tools to help you swap and modify the programming to *actually* suit your *individual* needs. You're not locked into a spreadsheet template, you actually have interactive programming. Beyond this, using our community Discord, our coaches will actually guide you in making those decisions and individualizations. Extensive Training Log: Track your progress, store and upload all of your training footage (no more full phones from trying to keep track of your lifting footage!), and always be able to reference back to your past training data quickly and easily. Sync data from Apple Health to stay accountable with step counts, bodyweight tracking, and nutritional data/ Coaching: Through our exclusive app-users-only Discord, Bryce and the Calgary Barbell coaches do weekly video check-ins and are constantly available to answer questions about the programs, take suggestions for new programs, and generally offer a very hands-on coaching experience alongside the program library. Features to highlight include - Know exactly what weight to put on the bar for optimal training (%1RM / RPE) - Upload videos and share them. - Keep track of your actual results directly in the app - Watch exercise demo videos directly in the app to perfect your lifting technique - Automatically track all your training metrics to ensure you are progressing toward your goal - Mark sets off as complete as you progress through your workout to stay organized. - Sync your account with HealthKit to track all your health and fitness data in one place including nutrition, steps and bodyweight. - and much more…

Screenshots

Rep Reserve4 screens
Calgary Barbell Training App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rep Reserve at 4.8 against Calgary Barbell Training App's 3.9. Rep Reserve also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 67%). Calgary Barbell Training App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Rep Reserve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calgary Barbell Training App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rep Reserve holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Rep Reserve's written reviews are positive against 67% of Calgary Barbell Training App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rep Reserve ships an update every 8 days, Calgary Barbell Training App weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rep Reserve versus Calgary Barbell Training App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRep ReserveCalgary Barbell Training App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better3.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan GilliganMy Strength Book Inc

Customer experience

Rep Reserve

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Calgary Barbell Training App

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rep Reserve

One-time1
  • Strength Rating$1.99
None

Calgary Barbell Training App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rep Reserve free?
Rep Reserve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calgary Barbell Training App free?
Calgary Barbell Training App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rep Reserve or Calgary Barbell Training App?
Rep Reserve is rated higher. Rep Reserve averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Calgary Barbell Training App averages 3.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Rep Reserve or Calgary Barbell Training App have ads?
Neither Rep Reserve nor Calgary Barbell Training App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rep Reserve or Calgary Barbell Training App?
Rep Reserve ships an update every 8 days, and Calgary Barbell Training App weekly. Most recently, Rep Reserve was updated on November 3, 2026 and Calgary Barbell Training App on November 3, 2026.

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