Comparison

PRTracker vs PROTOCOL

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

Head to head
About

PRTracker

Log personal records for any exercise and visualize your strength gains with clean charts. Set goals, receive AI-powered predictions, and compete on global leaderboards. Includes home screen widgets for quick PR checks.

Highlights
  • Log PRs for any exercise
  • Track progress with visual charts
  • Set and chase goals
  • AI-powered lift predictions
  • Global leaderboards
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Track every personal record. See exactly how strong you're getting. PRTracker is built for one thing: logging your PRs and watching them climb. No workout logging fluff, no complicated programs — just your lifts, your progress, and your goals. What you get: Log PRs for any exercise across multiple rep ranges, track progress with clean visual charts, set goals and watch the trend line chase them, get AI-powered predictions for where your lifts are headed, compete on global leaderboards, and check your PRs from your home screen with widgets. Built for powerlifters, weightlifters, and anyone who trains with a barbell. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PROTOCOL

Features
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Stop guessing. Start tracking. PROTOCOL is the training app built for lifters who actually care about progress. Every set. Every rep. Every PR. Logged and analyzed - so you never wonder if you're getting stronger. You'll know. --- WHY ATHLETES SWITCH TO PROTOCOL: WORKOUT LOGGING THAT DOESN'T SUCK Log sets, reps, and weight in seconds - not minutes. Auto-detects personal records the moment you hit them. Tracks volume, intensity, and frequency across every muscle group. SLEEP & RECOVERY TRACKING Daily check-ins for sleep quality, energy, soreness, and mood. See how your recovery impacts your lifts with smart analytics. Wake up with built-in alarm challenges that actually get you out of bed. SUPPLEMENTS ON AUTOPILOT Build custom supplement stacks. Get timed reminders so you never miss a dose. Track what you take and when - finally. INSIGHTS THAT MATTER Beautiful charts and analytics across all your data. Weekly summaries. PR timelines. Volume trends. See patterns you'd never catch on your own. CARDIO & BEYOND Log runs, cycling, swimming, rowing, and more. Track duration, distance, and calories - all in one place alongside your lifting data. --- PROTOCOL PRO UNLOCKS: - 10+ premium dark & light themes with dynamic animations - Advanced analytics & weekly performance reports - Cloud backup & cross-device sync - Alarm wake-up challenges (math, shake, barcode scan) - Priority support --- BUILT DIFFERENT: - Offline-first - works without WiFi, syncs when you're ready - No ads. No bloat. No social feed you didn't ask for. - Premium design with buttery animations - Your data is yours - export anytime --- SUBSCRIPTION INFO: PROTOCOL Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://protocolapp.fyi/privacy Terms of Service: https://protocolapp.fyi/terms Support: support@protocolapp.fyi

Screenshots

PRTracker4 screens
PROTOCOL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PROTOCOL at every 6 days against PRTracker's every 3 weeks. PROTOCOL also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. PRTracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PROTOCOL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PRTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, PROTOCOL every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PRTracker versus PROTOCOL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPRTrackerPROTOCOL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrevin BlalockFernando Vargas

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PRTracker

Subscriptions3
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
2 purchases

PROTOCOL

Subscriptions2
  • Protocol Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PRTracker free?
PRTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PROTOCOL free?
PROTOCOL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PRTracker or PROTOCOL have ads?
Neither PRTracker nor PROTOCOL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PRTracker or PROTOCOL?
PRTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and PROTOCOL every 6 days. Most recently, PRTracker was updated on October 21, 2026 and PROTOCOL on October 24, 2026.

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