Comparison

Blast vs TraiNow

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

Head to head
About

Blast

Log your gym workouts, plan routines, and track progress with detailed analytics. This app helps you monitor strength, volume, and body measurements, supporting various training styles offline.

Highlights
  • One-tap workout and exercise logging
  • Customizable routine builder
  • Advanced set support (supersets, drop sets)
  • Smart rest timers
  • Real-time statistics and graphs
  • Body measurement tracking
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Free gym workout tracker with no ads. Plan routines, log sets and reps, and track every lift, even offline. Blast is a gym log for people who lift. Record each set in one tap, follow a routine or build your own, and watch estimated 1RM, training volume and intensity climb session after session. No ads, no feed, just your training. Why lifters pick Blast - Log a set in one tap. Clone the previous set, mark warm-ups, drop sets and sets to failure, add notes per exercise. - Supersets and giant sets handled cleanly, with up to four auto-start rest timers. - Muscle fatigue heat map shows which muscle groups are fresh before you plan the next session. No other gym log does this. - Routine builder for Push/Pull/Legs, Full Body, Upper/Lower, 5x5 or any split, plus a week plan generator that fits your schedule. - Import a friend's routine by scanning a QR code, or share yours. - Exercise library with equipment and execution variations: barbell, dumbbell, machine, cable, kettlebell, bodyweight. - Per exercise charts: heaviest weight, estimated 1RM, total volume, personal records and full history. - Body measurements on a body diagram: weight, waist, arms, chest, thighs and more, synced with Apple Health. - Works fully offline. Cloud backup to Google Drive, CSV export. Built for every goal Bodybuilding, powerlifting, weightlifting, strength training, hypertrophy, weight loss or general fitness. Train at the gym or at home. Get started in three steps 1. Build your first routine or pick a ready-made one. 2. Hit the gym and log each set with a single tap. 3. Watch your stats climb as weight, reps and volume go up. Made by lifters, improved by you We are a small team of lifters and we use Blast for every session. Tell us what you need next. Blast Premium Core logging is free. Premium unlocks unlimited routines, full analytics, the fatigue heat map, the workout generator and cloud backup. Monthly: $8.99. Yearly: $54.99. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of use: https://blastworkout.app/terms Privacy policy: https://blastworkout.app/privacy-policy

About

TraiNow

Features
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STOP GUESSING. START DOMINATING. TraiNow helps you turn training into a system — not a guess. ** Plan your training Create personalized workout routines and training plans tailored to your goals. Organize exercises by day, track sets and reps, and keep your training structured, clear, and easy to follow. ** Track real progress Log every workout and monitor your performance over time. TraiNow helps you visualize progress, stay motivated, and build consistency through clean, simple, and meaningful tracking. ** Designed for focus TraiNow is built with a clean, distraction-free interface that keeps your attention where it belongs: training. No clutter. No noise. Just the tools you need to train with intention. ** Train anywhere Your training and progress stay with you — whether you're at the gym or planning your next session. ** Built for long-term improvement TraiNow isn't about shortcuts or gimmicks. It's designed to support sustainable habits, smarter training decisions, and steady progress over time. ** TraiNow Pro (optional subscription) Unlock more with TraiNow Pro: - Up to 30 routines (5 included free) - Up to 24 training plans (2 included free) - Up to 50 custom exercises (12 included free) - Advanced statistics - Early access to new features Free trial available. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://trainow.app/privacy

Screenshots

Blast4 screens
TraiNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TraiNow at every 5 days against Blast's every 3 weeks. 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. Blast sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and TraiNow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast ships an update every 3 weeks, TraiNow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Blast versus TraiNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlastTraiNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre GuidetAgustin Oberg

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Blast

Subscriptions14
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription14 Days trial$16.993 Months
  • Quarterly Subscription$16.993 Months
  • Quarterly Subscription7 Days trial$16.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$31.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$43.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$44.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$44.991 Year
2 purchases

TraiNow

Subscriptions2
  • TraiNow Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • TraiNow Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Blast free?
Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TraiNow free?
TraiNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blast or TraiNow have ads?
Neither Blast nor TraiNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blast or TraiNow?
Blast ships an update every 3 weeks, and TraiNow every 5 days. Most recently, Blast was updated on October 27, 2026 and TraiNow on October 30, 2026.

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