Comparison

Volym vs 1

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

1

Features
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An easy-to-use timer app that eliminates the hassle of starting a timer to the absolute minimum. 【Key Features】 One-Tap Start: Just press once and the countdown for the time on the preset button starts immediately! Buttons can be freely deleted or their times edited, and the size can be adjusted to your liking with a slider. Auto Start: Turn this ON, and the countdown with your "previously set time" will start the moment you open the app next time! The ultimate hassle-free feature! Swipe & Numpad Input: For times not available on the buttons, simply tap the time display to enter them directly. Choose your preferred method: swipe or numpad! Furthermore, the entered time is automatically added as a "Recently set time" one-tap button, saving you the trouble of repeatedly entering your frequently used times! Alarm Feature: The zero-count notification visually alerts you by turning the screen red. A reliable design that automatically switches between sound and vibration depending on your device's silent mode settings.

Screenshots

Volym4 screens
14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1 at none against Volym's 2. 1 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Volym's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volym ships an update every 6 weeks, 1 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Volym versus 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolym1
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter NielsenSatoshi Yamakawa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Volym

Subscriptions2
  • Volym Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Volym Pro Annually$29.991 Year
None

1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Volym free?
Volym is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 1 free?
1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Volym or 1 have ads?
1 shows ads; Volym does not.
Which is updated more often, Volym or 1?
Volym ships an update every 6 weeks, and 1 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Volym was updated on October 30, 2026 and 1 on October 28, 2026.

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