TrainingPeaks vs Forging
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TrainingPeaks
This app offers a comprehensive platform for athletes and coaches to plan, track, and analyze training for endurance sports and strength building. It provides flexible scheduling, actionable insights, and integrated strength training to optimize performance and durability.
- Flexible training planning
- Actionable data insights
- Integrated strength training
- Indoor cycling virtual rides
- Seamless device syncing
- Advanced coaching tools
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The world’s most complete training platform for coaches and athletes to plan, lift, and train. Use TrainingPeaks to maximize your potential. Connect the ability to plan, lift, and train for your endurance events and adventures. Whether you are training to run a half marathon, finish a Gran Fondo, or complete a full-distance triathlon, TrainingPeaks provides the ultimate tools you need for your journey. Simply connect with your coach or load a training plan to fill your schedule and get started. TrainingPeaks for Athletes • Flexible planning to fit your life: Easily adjust your schedule and sync your training with your daily routine. • Actionable Insights to keep you on track: Data-driven feedback that helps you understand your progress and stay motivated. • Build strength to be unbreakable: Integrated strength training plans designed to improve durability and performance. • Ride inside on TrainingPeaks Virtual: Experience world-class indoor training and ride with a global community. • Any sport, any device, any time: Seamlessly sync with your favorite wearable or head unit, ensuring your data is always where you need it. TrainingPeaks for Coaches • Advanced tools for planning: Annual season planning and individual workout creation tools to make planning clear and quick. • Time-Saving Tools to Streamline Your Coaching: Keep your athletes on track with powerful performance dashboards, easy-to-understand compliance scores, notifications, and in-workout commenting. • Look pro. Feel pro. Manage payment, athlete groups, schedules and communication all in one streamlined tool. • Any sport, any device, any time: Athletes seamlessly sync with your favorite wearable or head unit, ensuring data is always where you need it. Build community and engagement on TrainingPeaks Virtual: Keep athletes engaged year-round with the only indoor cycling platform designed for coaching. Go to trainingpeaks.com to sign up for your coach account. Trusted Partner of: USA Cycling, USA Triathlon, British Cycling, British Triathlon, AusTriathlon, Road Runners Club of America, INEOS Grenadiers Cycling Team and more Privacy Policy: https://home.trainingpeaks.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://home.trainingpeaks.com/terms-of-use
Forging
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Personal trainer é caro. Planilha pronta não evolui. O Forging é o meio-termo que faltava: um coach inteligente que monta seus treinos toda semana, conversa com você e ajusta tudo conforme seu corpo responde. Você não segue um plano genérico. Você treina com um coach que te conhece. SEU COACH, 24 HORAS POR DIA • Fale com ele no chat como falaria no WhatsApp: "troca o treino de hoje", "semana puxada, pega leve", "quero focar em pernas" • Ele responde, ajusta o plano e remonta seus treinos na hora • A cada treino feito, ele aprende: cargas, ritmos e volume evoluem com você TODOS OS SEUS ESPORTES, UM PLANO SÓ • Musculação, corrida, natação, ciclismo, calistenia, crossfit, yoga e mobilidade • Combine esportes na mesma semana sem sobrecarregar o corpo • Preparação completa para provas: meia maratona, maratona, Ironman 70.3 e mais REGISTRE E EVOLUA • Grave corridas e pedais por GPS: distância, ritmo e trajeto • Registre séries, cargas e repetições com timer de treino • Metas de performance com prazo — e um coach que treina você para batê-las • Progresso real: volume, recordes, sequência de treinos e análise pós-treino SEU CORPO NO COMANDO • Conecte Apple Saúde, Whoop, Garmin, Strava, Oura, Fitbit ou Polar • Recuperação baixa? Sono ruim? O coach adapta o treino do dia • Importe seu histórico do Strava e comece com treinos no SEU ritmo — desde o primeiro dia TREINE JUNTO • Comunidade para seguir amigos, compartilhar treinos e dar aquele gás • Perfil público ou privado — você escolhe quem vê GRÁTIS PARA COMEÇAR Gravar atividades, comunidade e progresso: de graça, para sempre. O Forging Pro libera seu coach e os treinos personalizados — com teste grátis para você provar antes. Forje sua melhor versão. — Forging Pro é uma assinatura auto-renovável (mensal ou anual). O pagamento é cobrado na sua conta Apple na confirmação da compra. A assinatura renova automaticamente, a menos que seja cancelada até 24 horas antes do fim do período atual. Gerencie ou cancele em Ajustes > sua conta Apple > Assinaturas. Termos de uso: https://coaching-backend-yzjc.onrender.com/terms Política de privacidade: https://coaching-backend-yzjc.onrender.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Forging at every 2 days against TrainingPeaks's fortnightly. Forging also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). TrainingPeaks's advantage is chart position (#105 vs unranked). On price, 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
Both are free to download. TrainingPeaks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Forging sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $79.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TrainingPeaks ships an update fortnightly, Forging every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | TrainingPeaks | Forging |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #105 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 278 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peaksware, LLC | CAIO BORGES MACHADO |
Bugs and requests
TrainingPeaks
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inconsistent sync between mobile app and web version
- Workout data not always accurately recorded or displayed
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Login problems and password reset difficulties
- Incompatibility with certain devices and platforms
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to create and customize training plans
- Improved user interface and navigation
- Better integration with Apple Health and other fitness apps
- Dark mode option
- More affordable subscription tiers
Forging
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TrainingPeaks
- Monthly Premium Subscription$19.991 Month
- Quarterly Premium Subscription$48.993 Months
- Annual Premium Subscription$134.991 Year
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- Annual price 2025$135.991 Year
- One Month Premium Subscription$19.99
- One Year Premium Subscription$119.99
Forging
- Forging Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year









