Comparison

PDC Performance vs Onus Programming

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

Head to head
About

PDC Performance

This app synchronizes video with performance data from a Bluetooth clip to analyze your lifts. It provides detailed metrics, helps improve technique with video comparison, and is designed for powerlifters and coaches. Track progress, assess competition standards, and store your training data.

Highlights
  • Video-performance synchronization
  • Automatic rep and lift phase detection
  • Detailed performance metrics (velocity, range of motion)
  • Side-by-side video comparison tool
  • Custom depth and height targets with audio cues
  • Competition standard assessment
  • 10 minutes of free video storage
Features
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Video-Performance Sync -- Connect to our app with our powerful and lightweight Bluetooth Performance Clip. Using advanced motion algorithms, the PDC app automatically detects repetitions and lift phases, displaying a detailed waveform of your movement that syncs automatically with recorded videos seconds after completing your exercise (video recording is optional). Post-Set Metrics -- Receive, concise reports that compare the current set's performance with your all-time best at that weight/rep range. Compare weight lifted, rep speed, range of motion, tempo consistency, and pause duration with the previous set, then receive weight and rep recommendations for next next set. Detects set trends and technique breakdown from rep to rep. Improve Technique -- The app’s side-by-side video comparison and velocity slider tool make it easy to pinpoint technical breakdown, isolate lift phases, and identify sticking points for targeted improvement. Built for Powerlifters and Coaches -- Set custom depth or height targets, and receive audio cues mid-set when you hit or pass them. After training, instantly assess whether each rep meets competition standards—including depth, range of motion, and downward motion. Store all of your sets and exercises on our app, included with thumbnails and sorted by date, weight, reps, or difficulty (10 minutes of free video storage included). Performance Clip -- Our Bluetooth Performance Clip attaches to your arm or leg with our PDC bands (4 attachment bands XS-XXL included) and transmits real-time data directly to the free PDC app. The clip has a range of up to 50m and is rechargeable with 8 hours of battery life. Why PDC Stands Out -- PDC combines the affordability of consumer devices with the depth and accuracy of professional-grade tools. It’s visual, intuitive, and powerful, designed to make performance analysis accessible to everyone—from recreational lifters to elite competitors. Our small yet dedicated team is continuously refining PDC with user feedback so it can become a staple performance tracking solution for powerlifters and performance athletes worldwide. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Onus Programming

This app is a comprehensive workout tracker designed for serious lifters. Log every detail of your training, build a personalized exercise library, and track your progress through distinct training phases. Visualize your gains and share your journey with a supportive community.

Highlights
  • Log sets, reps, weight, and RPE
  • Build custom exercise library
  • Automatic personal record tracking
  • Create training phases (Eras)
  • Visualize bodyweight and metrics
  • Share workouts and progress
  • Add photos and videos to workouts
Features
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Onus Custom Programming — The workout tracker built for lifters who take their training seriously. TRACK EVERY REP Log your workouts with precision. Record sets, reps, weight, and RPE for lifts. Track distance and duration for cardio. Note hold times for stretches. Every workout type, covered. YOUR EXERCISE LIBRARY Build your personal exercise dictionary. Onus learns what you lift and suggests exercises as you type. Merge duplicates, create aliases, and keep your data clean. PERSONAL RECORDS Never forget a PR. Onus automatically tracks your best lifts and displays them on your profile. Toggle which exercises you want to highlight — from the big three to your favorite accessories. ERAS Define phases of your journey. Create an Era for your spring cut, winter bulk, or competition prep. View all your photos, weight changes, top lifts, and anthems from any Era at a glance. METRICS THAT MATTER Visualize your bodyweight over time. Filter by 2 weeks, 6 months, all time — or dive into a specific Era to see exactly how far you've come. SOCIAL, YOUR WAY Share workouts to your feed or keep them private. Follow friends, like their sessions, and leave comments. Copy workouts you admire straight to your calendar. CAPTURE THE MOMENT Add photos and videos to any workout. Every selfie, every progress pic — organized by date and Era. SET THE TONE Link your workout anthem. Build a soundtrack for your training, one session at a time. --- Built by lifters, for lifters.

Screenshots

PDC Performance4 screens
Onus Programming3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Onus Programming at 5.0 against PDC Performance's 4.3. Onus Programming also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDC Performance sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Onus Programming asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Onus Programming holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of PDC Performance's written reviews are positive against 100% of Onus Programming's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PDC Performance versus Onus Programming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDC PerformanceOnus Programming
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (9 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFaysal Al-ZandTitan Engineering Inc

Customer experience

PDC Performance

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Onus Programming

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDC Performance

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium for Lifetime$24.99
None

Onus Programming

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDC Performance free?
PDC Performance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Onus Programming free?
Onus Programming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PDC Performance or Onus Programming?
Onus Programming is rated higher. PDC Performance averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Onus Programming averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do PDC Performance or Onus Programming have ads?
Neither PDC Performance nor Onus Programming shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDC Performance or Onus Programming?
PDC Performance ships an update every 2 days, and Onus Programming every 2 days. Most recently, PDC Performance was updated on October 6, 2026 and Onus Programming on September 9, 2026.

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