Comparison

Orion vs TraiNow

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

Head to head
About

Orion

This app helps users record and track both indoor and outdoor workouts, from weightlifting to running. Visualize your progress with charts, build workout streaks, and capture progress pictures. It offers custom routine creation and cross-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Record indoor and outdoor workouts
  • Track weightlifting, cardio, running, cycling, hiking
  • Create custom workout routines
  • Visualize progress with charts
  • Build workout streaks
  • Capture and compare progress pictures
  • Backup and sync across devices
Features
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Orion is your all-in-one workout tracker with a built-in personal coach and accountability groups. Made for beginners, lifters, runners and outdoor explorers who want to log workouts, train smarter, and stay consistent with the people who keep them going. Log it. Plan it. Share it. Orion turns every session in the gym, on the trail, or on the water into progress you can actually see. YOUR PERSONAL COACH * Tell your coach your goals, experience level, schedule and equipment in a short onboarding questionnaire and get a weekly training plan built for you * Your plan adapts as you train, using your logged workouts and Apple health signals to keep every week matched to where you are * No more guessing what to do at the gym - open Orion, follow the plan, and watch the progress add up TRAIN WITH YOUR PEOPLE * Create accountability groups with friends, family, or your gym crew around a shared weekly workout goal * See who's showing up, cheer each other on, and keep the streak alive together * Share workouts with beautiful activity cards on Instagram, Messages, and more TRACK EVERY WORKOUT * Gym & Activities: Whether it’s strength training, running, sailing, or dancing - track all your workouts in one place * Apple Watch: Start and record indoor & outdoor workouts on your wrist, live synced with your iPhone * Apple Health: Every workout you log in Orion syncs to Apple Health and counts toward closing your Activity rings SEE REAL PROGRESS * Performance metrics like estimated 1-rep max (1RM), personal records, max weight and average pace/speed * Daily and weekly workout streaks that keep you honest * Progress charts for every exercise and activity * Capture and compare progress pictures side by side MAKE IT YOURS * Build custom workout routines and reuse your favorite splits * Backup & sync workouts, routines and preferences across all your devices * Set your preferences like rest times, available barbell plates, themes, etc. Whether you're logging your first push-up, chasing a new deadlift PR, training for a 10K or planning a weekend sail, Orion gives you the tracker, the coach and the crew to get there. Orion Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ (standard Apple Terms of Use)

About

TraiNow

Features
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STOP GUESSING. START DOMINATING. TraiNow helps you turn training into a system — not a guess. ** Plan your training Create personalized workout routines and training plans tailored to your goals. Organize exercises by day, track sets and reps, and keep your training structured, clear, and easy to follow. ** Track real progress Log every workout and monitor your performance over time. TraiNow helps you visualize progress, stay motivated, and build consistency through clean, simple, and meaningful tracking. ** Designed for focus TraiNow is built with a clean, distraction-free interface that keeps your attention where it belongs: training. No clutter. No noise. Just the tools you need to train with intention. ** Train anywhere Your training and progress stay with you — whether you're at the gym or planning your next session. ** Built for long-term improvement TraiNow isn't about shortcuts or gimmicks. It's designed to support sustainable habits, smarter training decisions, and steady progress over time. ** TraiNow Pro (optional subscription) Unlock more with TraiNow Pro: - Up to 30 routines (5 included free) - Up to 24 training plans (2 included free) - Up to 50 custom exercises (12 included free) - Advanced statistics - Early access to new features Free trial available. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://trainow.app/privacy

Screenshots

Orion4 screens
TraiNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TraiNow at every 5 days against Orion's every 3 weeks. TraiNow also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. Orion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TraiNow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orion ships an update every 3 weeks, TraiNow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Orion versus TraiNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrionTraiNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStelr LabsAgustin Oberg

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Orion

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

TraiNow

Subscriptions2
  • TraiNow Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • TraiNow Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Orion free?
Orion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TraiNow free?
TraiNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orion or TraiNow have ads?
Neither Orion nor TraiNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orion or TraiNow?
Orion ships an update every 3 weeks, and TraiNow every 5 days. Most recently, Orion was updated on October 11, 2026 and TraiNow on October 1, 2026.

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