Comparison

Volym vs Workout Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Volym

This strength training log automates weight and rep targets for each workout, ensuring consistent progress. It calculates warm-ups, tracks personal records, and allows for fast logging of sets and supersets. Log from your wrist with Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • Auto progression for weight and reps
  • Calculated warm-up sets
  • Apple Watch logging
  • Progress charts and personal records
  • Fast workout editor
  • Session and routine planning
  • Plate calculator
Features
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Stop guessing what to lift. Volym tells you. Volym is a strength training log that does the maths for you. Finish your sets and it sets your next weight and rep targets, so every session is a small step forward instead of a repeat of last week. AUTO PROGRESSION – ALWAYS FREE Hit the top of your rep range and Volym bumps the weight. Fall short and it holds. Pick a goal like hypertrophy and the targets follow. WARM-UPS, CALCULATED Warm-up sets are worked out from your working weight, so you're ready for the heavy sets without the mental arithmetic. APPLE WATCH Log reps, run rest timers and time your planks and carries from your wrist. Your phone can stay in the bag. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE Charts for every lift: heaviest weight, session volume and personal records. Track body weight and measurements right next to your lifts. FAST LOGGING A clean workout editor built for the gym floor. Sets, supersets and notes in a few taps. PLAN AHEAD Build sessions and routines in advance, so you always know what's next. YOUR DASHBOARD Weekly volume, week streaks and total time trained, at a glance. PLATE CALCULATOR Enter a weight and see exactly which plates go on the bar. No feeds. No gimmicks. Just the tools to stay consistent and keep getting stronger. Privacy Policy: https://volymapp.com/privacy-policy Terms and conditions: https://volymapp.com/terms-and-conditions

About

Workout Tracker

Plan and track structured strength training programs with detailed exercise logging. Monitor progress over time, manage training blocks, and gain insights into your performance to lift heavier and more consistently.

Highlights
  • Structured workout templates
  • Training blocks and progression tracking
  • Fast workout logging
  • Customizable exercise library
  • Progress insights and PR tracking
  • Program generation with Ask the Wiz
Features
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Build smarter workouts. Track every session. Get stronger over time. Barbell Wiz is a workout planner and tracker for lifters who follow real training program, not just random workouts. Build structured routines, organize them into programs, log your training quickly, and see how your strength develops across weeks and training blocks. Start training right away with Guest Mode. No account required. FEATURES • Build structured programs and routines Create workouts with custom exercises, sets, reps, RPE, percentages, set types, equipment, and notes. Organize routines into programs and reuse them across training cycles. • Fast workout tracking Log weight, reps, RPE, and notes during your workout. Review past performance for each exercise and know what to aim for next. • Training blocks and progression Apply weekly percentages based on your Training Max and follow your progress across hypertrophy phases, strength blocks, or your own custom plan. • Guided workout setup Build your first routine with guided setup, drag routines into the order you want, and use ready-made progression presets. • Quick workouts Start a blank session and add exercises as you go for flexible or unplanned training days. • Exercise library and custom exercises Browse built-in exercises by muscle group and equipment, or create your own. • Progress insights and PRs Track training volume, consistency, estimated maxes, and personal records over time. • Ask the Wiz Generate a structured program starting point based on your goals, schedule, experience, and selected exercises. BARBELL WIZ PRO Try Pro free for 7 days. Pro unlocks: • Unlimited templates and programs • Unlimited program generation with Ask the Wiz • Detailed program overview and review Barbell Wiz is built for lifters who want structure, progression, and control. Terms of Use: https://barbellwiz.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://barbellwiz.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Volym4 screens
Workout Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Workout Tracker at weekly against Volym's every 6 weeks. Workout Tracker also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1). Volym's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Volym sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Workout Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Volym against 5.0 for Workout Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout Tracker has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volym ships an update every 6 weeks, Workout Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Volym versus Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolymWorkout Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter NielsenMichael Peterson

Customer experience

Volym

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Workout Tracker

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Volym

Subscriptions2
  • Volym Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Volym Pro Annually$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Workout Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Barbell Wiz Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Barbell Wiz Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Barbell Wiz Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Volym free?
Volym is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Tracker free?
Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Volym or Workout Tracker?
Volym and Workout Tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 14 ratings respectively.
Do Volym or Workout Tracker have ads?
Neither Volym nor Workout Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volym or Workout Tracker?
Volym ships an update every 6 weeks, and Workout Tracker weekly. Most recently, Volym was updated on October 30, 2026 and Workout Tracker on October 22, 2026.

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