Comparison

Metal vs Taba

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

Head to head
About

Metal

Log personal records for gym lifts and benchmark workouts with clean charts and zero clutter. Calculate workout percentages and export your data. Pro features include AI-powered coaching and custom lifts.

Highlights
  • Track personal records for 27 built-in lifts
  • Log benchmark WODs like Murph and Fran
  • Calculate workout percentages
  • AI-powered coaching recommendations (Pro)
  • Create unlimited custom lifts (Pro)
  • Export data as CSV or JSON (Pro)
  • Progress charts for lifts and workouts
Features
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Metal is the simple, focused way to track your personal records in the gym. Whether you're chasing a new back squat max, logging Murph times, or tracking custom lifts—Metal keeps everything in one place with clean charts and zero clutter. OWN YOUR DATA Tired of your PRs being trapped in your gym's app? Most gym and coaching apps lock in your data with no way to get it out. Metal is different. Your lift history belongs to you—export everything as CSV or JSON anytime and take it wherever you want. Switch gyms, switch apps, no problem. TRACK YOUR PRs Log personal records for 27 built-in lifts across Olympic, power, and CrossFit categories—plus benchmark WODs like Murph, Fran, Grace, DT, and more. See your current PR front and center with a chart showing your progress over time. CALCULATE WORKOUT PERCENTAGES Quickly figure out percentages of your max for any lift. Tap a preset (95%, 85%, 70%, etc.) or use the slider to dial in the exact number you need for your workout. AI-POWERED COACHING (PRO) Once you've logged at least 5 PRs, Metal analyzes your lift ratios and identifies which lift to focus on next. Get a personalized recommendation with a target weight based on your actual numbers. CUSTOM LIFTS (PRO) Track any lift you want—not just the ones we ship with. Create unlimited custom lifts with full charting and history. EXPORT YOUR DATA (PRO) Download your full lift and workout history as CSV or JSON anytime. Your data is yours. MAKE IT YOURS (PRO) Choose from 8 app icon colors—each one themes the entire app to match. Switch between light, dark, or system mode. BUILT FOR THE GYM - 27 built-in lifts across Olympic, Power, CrossFit, and Max Rep categories - 28 named WODs including Hero WODs and The Girls - Progress charts on every lift and workout - Percentage calculator with presets and a slider - Search and filter across all your PRs - iCloud sync across all your devices - Kg and Lb support with a global toggle Metal is built and maintained by one person. Your subscription helps keep it going and growing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://noff.me/metal-privacy-policy

About

Taba

Create custom interval training routines with clear visual cues and sound effects. Track your progress with detailed stats, personal records, and a calendar view. Share your workout results as designed images or export your history as a PDF.

Highlights
  • Multiple workout types (HIIT, EMOM, AMRAP, Free Time)
  • Flexible interval customization
  • Apple Watch app with real-time tracking
  • Animated phase gradients
  • Workout history and personal records
  • Calendar view for consistency
  • Shareable workout result images
Features
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Taba is a workout timer that keeps things simple. Pick a workout, press start, and focus on moving – Taba tells you when to work, when to rest, and how many rounds are left. FIVE WAYS TO TRAIN HIIT for work and rest intervals, EMOM for a new round every minute, AMRAP for as many rounds as you can fit in, Free Time when you just want a clock running, and Circuit when you want to build your own list of exercises, by reps or by time. A COACH IN YOUR EAR Taba calls out each round, the last round, rest breaks and the halfway point, so you don't have to keep looking at the screen. Choose the voice you like best. ON YOUR WRIST TOO Start a workout from Apple Watch and see your heart rate and calories as you go. Everything syncs back to your iPhone. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Every session is saved. Check your history, stats and personal records, or look at the calendar to see how consistent you've been. You can also export your history as a PDF. SHARE YOUR WORKOUT After a session, turn it into a clean card with your time, rounds, heart rate and streak, on a gradient or your own photo. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Metal4 screens
Taba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Metal at none against Taba's shown. Taba's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Metal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Taba sells 2 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 Metal against 5.0 for Taba. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metal ships an update monthly, Taba every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Metal versus Taba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetalTaba
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam NoffsingerBorys Kozachanskyi

Customer experience

Metal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Taba

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Metal

Subscriptions2
  • Metal Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Metal Pro Annual$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Taba

Subscriptions1
  • Taba Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Taba Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Metal free?
Metal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Taba free?
Taba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metal or Taba?
Metal and Taba are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Metal or Taba have ads?
Taba shows ads; Metal does not.
Which is updated more often, Metal or Taba?
Metal ships an update monthly, and Taba every 4 days. Most recently, Metal was updated on October 30, 2026 and Taba on October 31, 2026.

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