Comparison

Dumbbell Workout Program vs Upwards

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

Head to head
About

Dumbbell Workout Program

Features
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Develop total-body strength and build maximum muscle mass with a simple set of dumbbells. Dumbbell training can be a valuable part of any lifter’s journey. They can help you add muscle mass, increase coordination, correct muscle imbalances, and even help you gain strength. When it comes to muscle-strengthening exercise, focus on things like dumbbells and bodyweight exercises such as push-ups, squats and lunges. Your weekly workouts should engage all of the major muscles in your body. Don’t make the mistake of focusing only on the “beach muscles” that you can see in the mirror. You need to train your entire body, and you really need to challenge your muscles regardless of your routine.

About

Upwards

This app tracks workouts focused on elevation gain, such as hiking and trail running. It provides accurate elevation data and pacing information for uphill activities, with real-time feedback and historical analysis.

Highlights
  • Accurate elevation tracking (GPS + barometer)
  • Real-time elevation pacing
  • Pacer workouts (race against past performance)
  • Live heart rate display
  • Configurable voice announcements
  • HealthKit integration
  • Workout history with elevation profiles
Features
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Built for Elevation Upwards is a workout tracker for activities with significant elevation gain — hiking, trail running, or stair climbing. It focuses on what other apps get wrong: accurate, repeatable elevation data and meaningful pacing information for going uphill. Accurate Elevation Tracking Upwards fuses GPS and barometer data to deliver accurate, repeatable elevation values. Real-time cumulative gain is front and center. Elevation Pacing See your recent elevation pace alongside your heart rate so you know exactly how hard you’re working. Configurable voice announcements keep you updated on elapsed time, elevation gain, and pace without having to look at your phone. Pacer Workouts Race against yourself. Pick a previous workout as a reference track and see in real time whether you’re ahead or behind your past pace — down to the second. Heart Rate & HealthKit Live heart rate is displayed throughout your workout. All workouts sync to Apple Health so your data is available alongside your other fitness activity. Workout History Browse your completed workouts with elevation profiles and summary stats for every session. Search by name, sort by date or duration, and add a note to any workout — trail conditions, gear, who you were with. Features • Accurate elevation tracking via GPS + barometer fusion • Real-time elevation pacing • Pacer workouts — race against a previous run • Live heart rate display • Configurable voice announcements • HealthKit integration • Workout history with elevation profiles, search, and notes

Screenshots

Dumbbell Workout Program4 screens
Upwards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Upwards at none against Dumbbell Workout Program's 11. Dumbbell Workout Program's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Dumbbell Workout Program sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Upwards asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dumbbell Workout Program ships an update every 2 weeks, Upwards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Dumbbell Workout Program versus Upwards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDumbbell Workout ProgramUpwards
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperpowerpunchBrian Young

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Dumbbell Workout Program

One-time11
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Beginner's Workout Program$1.99
  • 5-Day Workout Split$1.99
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  • Full Body Program - Bench Req.$1.99
  • Full Body Plan - Bench + 1 DB$1.99
  • Upper/Lower Plan: One Dumbbell$1.99
  • Single-Dumbbell Full Body Plan$1.99
  • Total Body Workout Plan$1.99
  • Upper/Lower Body Program$1.99
  • Anterior and Posterior - Bench$1.99
  • Full Bundle$5.99
None

Upwards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dumbbell Workout Program free?
Dumbbell Workout Program is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Upwards free?
Upwards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dumbbell Workout Program or Upwards have ads?
Both Dumbbell Workout Program and Upwards show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dumbbell Workout Program or Upwards?
Dumbbell Workout Program ships an update every 2 weeks, and Upwards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dumbbell Workout Program was updated on September 18, 2026 and Upwards on October 2, 2026.

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