Comparison

FormCheck AI vs Arcus VBT

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

Head to head
About

FormCheck AI

This AI-powered personal trainer analyzes your exercise videos to provide instant feedback on your squat, deadlift, and bench press form. Improve your technique, prevent injuries, and achieve your fitness goals with personalized guidance.

Highlights
  • AI video analysis for exercise form
  • Deadlift, squat, and bench press correction
  • Injury prevention guidance
  • Personalized AI feedback
  • Progress tracking
  • Fitness and nutrition articles
Features
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Welcome to FormCheck AI, the premier AI-powered personal trainer designed to help you perfect your form, increase your strength, and transform your body! Struggling with form during workouts? FormCheck AI is here to change that. Our cutting-edge AI analyzes your exercise videos and provides instant feedback on your squat, bench press, and deadlift performance. Unlock your potential and become a stronger, bigger, and healthier version of yourself! PureStrength's Key Functionalities: 1. Deadlift form correction: * Detects shoulder positioning to avoid rounding * Ensures proper hip movement and lat/core tightness * Checks lockout technique for maximum efficiency 2. Squat form analysis: * Monitors depth to ensure optimal muscle activation * Alerts users of any imbalances or alignment issues 3. Bench press guidance: * Provides feedback on bar path and control * Evaluates grip, elbow position, and body mechanics Why choose FormCheck AI? * Achieve your fitness goals with personalized AI feedback * Improve your form to prevent injuries and maximize results * Track your progress and celebrate your milestones * Access a comprehensive library of articles and videos on fitness, nutrition, and wellness Download FormCheck AI now to start your journey towards better form, increased strength, and a healthier lifestyle. Revolutionize your workouts with the power of AI! SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Support Email: madhav@purestrength.ai Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://purestrength.ai/privacy.txt

About

Arcus VBT

Analyze barbell training with real-time or imported video analysis. Track key velocity metrics, review reps, and monitor progress over time with detailed charts and cloud sync. Designed for strength athletes and coaches seeking to enhance their training.

Highlights
  • Live camera tracking
  • Video import analysis
  • Barbell velocity metrics
  • Rep-by-rep history
  • Progress charts
  • Cloud sync
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Arcus VBT helps lifters use iPhone video or live camera tracking to analyze barbell training with velocity-based training metrics. Record a lift live, import an existing video, review each rep, compare results, and track progress over time. Arcus is built for strength training and Olympic lifting workflows, with clear metrics, playback, overlays, history, progress charts, and cloud sync. Key features: - Live camera tracking for real-time training feedback - Video import for detailed post-session analysis - Barbell velocity metrics including mean velocity and peak velocity - Rep-by-rep history, playback, and comparison - Progress charts for tracking training trends - Overlay preview and export for sharing or reviewing lifts - Cloud sync for keeping analysis history available across devices - Arcus Pro for full history, advanced metrics, export, and sync features Arcus is designed for athletes, coaches, and serious lifters who want a simple way to bring velocity-based training into everyday barbell work without dedicated hardware. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://api.arcusvbt.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://api.arcusvbt.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

FormCheck AI4 screens
Arcus VBT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Arcus VBT at Free against FormCheck AI's $0.99. Arcus VBT also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%). FormCheck AI's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, 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

Arcus VBT is free to download; FormCheck AI costs $0.99 up front. FormCheck AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Arcus VBT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FormCheck AI against 5.0 for Arcus VBT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of FormCheck AI's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arcus VBT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FormCheck AI ships an update fortnightly, Arcus VBT every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FormCheck AI versus Arcus VBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormCheck AIArcus VBT
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size472 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurestrength Limited夏雯 姚

Customer experience

FormCheck AI

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral29.2%
Negative12.5%

Arcus VBT

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

FormCheck AI

Subscriptions6
  • weekly pro2 variants$1.997 Days
  • Discounted Monthly Sub14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • weekly pro$9.997 Days
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  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Discounted Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
6 purchases

Arcus VBT

Subscriptions6
  • Arcus Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Arcus Coach 10 Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Arcus Coach 20 Monthly$29.991 Month
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  • Arcus Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Arcus Coach 10 Yearly$149.991 Year
  • Arcus Coach 20 Yearly$229.991 Year

Questions

Is FormCheck AI free?
FormCheck AI costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Arcus VBT free?
Arcus VBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FormCheck AI or Arcus VBT?
FormCheck AI and Arcus VBT are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do FormCheck AI or Arcus VBT have ads?
Neither FormCheck AI nor Arcus VBT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FormCheck AI or Arcus VBT?
FormCheck AI ships an update fortnightly, and Arcus VBT every 8 days. Most recently, FormCheck AI was updated on October 16, 2026 and Arcus VBT on October 15, 2026.

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