Comparison

Zeno vs Barbellr

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

Head to head
About

Zeno

This app offers personalized programs for strength training, meditation, breathwork, and flexibility. It guides users from beginner to advanced levels with expert-designed content, helping them build and track new healthy habits.

Highlights
  • Strength training programs
  • Guided meditation sessions
  • Breathwork exercises
  • Flexibility routines
  • Personalized habit programs
  • Beginner to advanced levels
Features
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Zeno is the simple app for people who want to train, eat and move well — without drowning in research, apps and $100 subscriptions. Plan and log your workouts. Track your calories and macros. Build a daily stretching habit. All in one app. Free forever plan. WHAT YOU GET STRENGTH TRAINING Custom workout programs, built around you. - Tell Zeno your equipment, schedule, goals and even your injuries. It builds the plan. - Know exactly what to lift — every set, every rep. - Weights go up automatically as you get stronger. Progressive overload, handled. - Log every set, rep and workout. Watch the numbers climb. - Learn proper form with 3D demonstrations you can rotate and zoom. CALORIE TRACKING Track your calories and macros without the obsession. - Search foods or scan a barcode. - See your calories, protein, carbs and fat at a glance. - Built to support your training, not take over your life. FLEXIBILITY Loosen up and move better. - Follow guided stretching routines. - Target the areas that need it. - A few minutes a day is enough. WHY ZENO Every level, from your first session on. Most apps assume you already know what you're doing. Zeno meets you where you are — beginner to advanced. Nothing to decide. Open the app. It tells you what to do today. One app, not five. Training, nutrition and mobility in one place. Free forever plan. No ads. No credit card. Premium is there if you want more, never a trap. Most workout apps cost over $100 a year. Zeno has a free forever plan. This app won't change your life. You will. Start today. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is Zeno really free? Yes. The free forever plan gives you real, usable training, tracking and flexibility — no credit card, no trial countdown. Upgrade only if you want more. Do I need any experience? No. Choose beginner, intermediate or advanced. Zeno meets you where you are and progresses as you improve. Is this just a habit tracker? It's more than a tracker. Zeno builds your plan, tells you what to do, and adjusts as you go — from your first session to your hundredth. Terms of service: https://zenoapp.io/#terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://zenoapp.io/#privacy-policy Contact: developer@zenoapp.io

About

Barbellr

This workout tracker helps lifters log exercises, monitor personal records, and follow structured training plans to maximize strength gains. It offers a streamlined experience without accounts or advertisements.

Highlights
  • Log lifts quickly
  • Track personal records (PRs)
  • Train in structured blocks
  • Peak strength development
  • No account required
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Barbellr is a workout tracker built for lifters who want to make real progress. Log your lifts in seconds, track your PRs, and stay consistent with your programme. No accounts. No ads. No fluff.

Screenshots

Zeno4 screens
Barbellr3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zeno at Free against Barbellr's $0.99. Zeno also leads on ratings volume (362 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Zeno is free to download; Barbellr costs $0.99 up front. Zeno sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Barbellr sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barbellr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zeno has 362 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Zeno's written reviews are positive against 100% of Barbellr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zeno ships an update every 3 weeks, Barbellr every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zeno versus Barbellr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenoBarbellr
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (362 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings362 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeno App Pty LtdTomas Hreidarsson

Customer experience

Zeno

All ratings281 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%

Barbellr

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Zeno

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unit settings reset to feet/pounds without saving changes
  • Weight input gets doubled when entered
  • Difficulty changing reps and weight values
  • App lag when switching to foreground
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  • Nutrition module not user-friendly for macro tracking on-the-go
  • Workout history loss on weekly reset

Requested features

13 requests
  • Hydration tracking feature
  • Cardio workout module
  • Progressive overload auto-adjustment for weights
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Apple Health integration
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  • Nutrition tracking full release
  • Water intake tracking
  • Muscle-specific split options (Back/Bis, Chest/Tris)
  • Ability to write workout notes
  • More detailed exercise library
  • Customizable weight options
  • Bench press and targeted muscle group exercises
  • Coming soon features visibility

Barbellr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Zeno

Subscriptions4
  • Zeno Plus Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Zeno Plus Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Zeno Plus Annual Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Zeno Plus Annual Subscription7 Days trial$90.001 Year
4 purchases

Barbellr

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.49
  • Medium Tip$0.99
  • Large Tip$1.99
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  • Giant Tip$3.99

Questions

Is Zeno free?
Zeno is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barbellr free?
Barbellr costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zeno or Barbellr?
Barbellr is rated higher. Zeno averages 4.8 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Barbellr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Zeno or Barbellr have ads?
Neither Zeno nor Barbellr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zeno or Barbellr?
Zeno ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barbellr every 2 months. Most recently, Zeno was updated on November 3, 2026 and Barbellr on October 28, 2026.

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