Comparison

Zone 2 Buddy vs ExtraRep

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

Head to head
About

Zone 2 Buddy

Features
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Zone 2 Buddy is an app that will give you real-time feedback based on your zone 2 max heart rate. The watch application plays a sound or vibrates when your heart rate goes above zone 2 max to assist in zone 2 training.

About

ExtraRep

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ExtraRep: Workouts & Analysis is the all-in-one gym tracker for people who want logging, body measurements, and strength insights in a single app. Log your training in seconds. Track how your body changes over time. See charts that explain what your numbers mean. Built for beginners and experienced lifters alike. WHAT YOU CAN DO: - Log workouts fast. Weight, reps, and set types in a clean flow. Your last session fills in automatically, so you always know where to start. - Build and edit routines. Save your splits, adjust exercises anytime, and start a routine with everything pre-filled. Suggested Push, Pull, Legs, and Core templates help you get started quickly. - Track your body. Log weight and key measurements. View trends on clear charts so you can see progress over weeks and months, not just today’s number. - Train with a calendar and streak. Every saved workout marks your calendar. Stay consistent and see your rhythm at a glance. - Go deeper with strength analysis. During early access, advanced charts are included at no extra cost: - Volume over time - how much work you are doing per lift and overall - Muscle group coverage - balance across chest, back, legs, arms, shoulders, and core - Rep range distribution - strength, hypertrophy, and endurance at a glance - Workout projection - conservative targets for upcoming sessions based on recent work - Estimated 1RM (e1RM) - track strength trends lift by lift - Share your progress. Generate workout summary cards you can save or post after a session. WHY EXTRAREP - Free at launch. No ads. No required subscription during early access. - Focused on lifting. No social feed, no noiseβ€”just training data that matters. - Privacy-first by design. We do not sell your data or run ad tracking. Progress photos stay on your device. Workouts, measurements, routines, and account settings sync securely when you sign in. BUILT FOR REAL TRAINING Whether you are building your first gym habit or chasing your next PR, ExtraRep gives you the same core tools: reliable logging, honest analytics, and a UI that stays out of your way between sets Log it. Track it. Keep going.

Screenshots

Zone 2 Buddy4 screens
ExtraRep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ExtraRep at 15.1 against Zone 2 Buddy's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Zone 2 Buddy versus ExtraRep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZone 2 BuddyExtraRep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuiver Beacon LLCJASMEET CHHABRA

In-app purchases

None

Zone 2 Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

ExtraRep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zone 2 Buddy free?
Zone 2 Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExtraRep free?
ExtraRep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zone 2 Buddy or ExtraRep have ads?
Neither Zone 2 Buddy nor ExtraRep shows ads.

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