# Barbell Mate vs Speed Toad

The clearest difference is rating: Speed Toad at 4.0 against Barbell Mate's 1.0. Speed Toad also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Speed Toad holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Barbell Mate ships an update every 3 months, Speed Toad every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barbell Mate | Speed Toad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbell-mate/id1587628683/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-toad/id6478501085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 67 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Barbell Mate Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587628685) | [SPEED TOAD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733038574) |

## What reviewers say

### Barbell Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbell-mate/id1587628683)

This app provides real-time feedback on your weightlifting performance, tracking metrics like velocity, power, and force. Review past workouts, sync data across devices, and export information for detailed analysis to improve your training.

**Highlights:** Real-time lift feedback, Velocity, power, and force tracking, Detailed workout history, Data synchronization, Data export for analysis, Customizable metrics

**In-app purchases:** none


### Speed Toad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-toad/id6478501085)

Improve your golf swing speed and distance with a guided training system. Access custom workouts, track progress, and view instructional videos to achieve longer drives and lower scores.

**Highlights:** Custom strength, mobility, and speed workouts, Workout logging and speed tracking, View upcoming workouts, Exclusive training video library, Personalized swing speed training

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barbell Mate free?

Barbell Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speed Toad free?

Speed Toad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barbell Mate or Speed Toad?

Speed Toad is rated higher. Barbell Mate averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Speed Toad averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Barbell Mate or Speed Toad have ads?

Neither Barbell Mate nor Speed Toad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barbell Mate or Speed Toad?

Barbell Mate ships an update every 3 months, and Speed Toad every 5 weeks. Most recently, Barbell Mate was updated on June 5, 2026 and Speed Toad on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
