Ready Steady vs Workout Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ready Steady
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Ready Steady is made for your training runs on the track: An accurate stopwatch that records heart rate and pace, and lets you easily time your rests. Features include: • Acoustic pacemaker. • Records heart rate and pace. • Your training session will show in Apple’s Fitness App on the iPhone. • Stop the run by tapping anywhere on the screen. Ready Steady prevents the display from sleeping on wrist-down. Also, consider setting the wake duration to 70 s and activating “Wake on Wrist Raise”). • Long-sleeve mode (bump to stop). Works even if the watch is covered by a sleeve or glove: just give the watch a hard tap or bump your palms against each other. This works even if the display is sleeping. • Using the 3-second acoustic countdown means you do not even need to start the stopwatch manually, which makes the measurement even more accurate. • During the rests, Ready Steady shows the current rest as count-up, as well as a progress bar (if you have set a target rest, which is optional). • The little Bluetooth icon is shown if an external heart rate sensor is connected. • The current heart rate is shown even before the first run begins. • Optionally, choose to proceed to the next run automatically after the given rest time. • On the Apple Watch, you can see an overview of the runs and rests so far, including minimum and maximum heart rates. • Ready Steady on the iPhone lets you inspect your training session in more detail, including heart rate and pace. • The pace can be shown in m/s, s/100m, min/km or min/mile. • Use a two-finger pinch to zoom in and out of the heart rate and pace graph. • Tap on a run or rest to automatically zoom and scroll to the respective section. • See the average heart rate and pace in the currently visible section. • The list shows the minimum heart rate during the rests, and the maximum during the run – this includes up to 30 s after the run as the highest heart rate reading usually occurs shortly after you cross the finish line.
Workout Tracker
Log your weightlifting sets and reps to track progress and build future workouts. This app uses a progressive overload algorithm to offer personalized suggestions for your next training session. Plan routines, set goals, and monitor your performance over time.
- Log weight and reps for every set
- Build custom workout routines
- Progressive overload algorithm
- Personalized training suggestions
- Track exercise history and performance
- Set clear weight and rep goals
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Know what to beat before your next set. Log your weights and reps, see your previous performance, and build your next workout around real progress. Beat It is a workout tracker for strength training. Keep your gym log, routines, and lifting goals together, without guessing what you did last time. LOG EVERY WORKING SET Record weight and reps for each exercise. Optionally add reps in reserve (RIR) to capture how much you had left. Compare sessions and keep your rest timer close while you train. PLAN YOUR OWN ROUTINES Build workout routines with your exercises, sets, and rep targets. Bring your plan to the gym and record what you actually complete. YOUR DATA. YOUR NEXT STEP. Beat It uses its own progressive overload algorithm, developed with insights from strength-training research. Your logged performance informs personalized suggestions for weight, reps, and rest. Recommendations are estimates, not guarantees of results. SEE YOUR PROGRESS An extra rep or a heavier lift can be a meaningful step forward. Review your exercise history and follow changes in your performance over time. WORK TOWARD A CLEAR TARGET Choose the weight and reps you want to reach. Goal Path shows your progress and an estimated next milestone based on your logged training. GO FURTHER WITH BEAT IT PRO The free version lets you log workouts and use two routines. Beat It Pro is a paid subscription with additional routines, full training history, and temporary training programs for a confirmed plateau. Start with your next set. Build on what you did last time. Privacy Policy: https://davidvandenpol.nl/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://davidvandenpol.nl/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ready Steady at none against Workout Tracker's 2. Ready Steady also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 26.0). Workout Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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
Both are free to download. Workout Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ready Steady asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ready Steady ships an update every 3 weeks, Workout Tracker every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Ready Steady | Workout Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Just Another Foundry GmbH | David Johannes Maximiliaan van den Pol |
In-app purchases
Ready Steady
No in-app purchases
Workout Tracker
- Beat It Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Beat It Pro Yearly14 Days trial$39.901 Year
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