Comparison

Onyx Coach vs Forge

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

Head to head
About

Onyx Coach

This app helps you plan and track your strength training workouts with pre-built programs and a fast logging system. It's designed to help you master progressive overload and visualize your gains, replacing paper journals and spreadsheets.

Highlights
  • Pre-built gym routines
  • Custom workout builder
  • Fast workout logging
  • Progressive overload tracking
  • Rest timer
  • Plate calculator
Features
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Onyx Coach is the hybrid strength routine planner that combines a professional program library with a fast, flexible lifting tracker. Most apps force you to guess what to lift or give you random exercises. Onyx gives you proven structured training. • Need a Plan? Choose from 20+ prebuilt gym routines (5x5, PPL, Upper/Lower, Bodybuilding) designed for progressive overload. • Have a Plan? Use our custom workout builder to digitize your routine in seconds. TRACK WORKOUTS IN 30 SECONDS: We built the fastest gym planner on the store. No distractions, no useless videos. • Simple Logger: Record reps, sets, RPE, and weight effortlessly. • Smart History: See exactly what you lifted last time so you can beat it. • Gym Notebook Feel: The perfect replacement for spreadsheets and paper journals. PROVEN WORKOUT PROGRAMS INCLUDED Access a library of ready-to-go plans for every goal: • Strength Training: Starting Strength style progressions and 5x5. • Hypertrophy (Muscle): Push Pull Legs (PPL), Arnold Splits, and Bodybuilding focuses. • Powerlifting: Peaking programs and 1RM strength focus. MASTER PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD: The key to growth is consistency. Onyx is a dedicated progressive overload tracker that visualizes your volume and strength gains automatically. TOOLS FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS: • Gym Set Tracker: Warm-up sets, drop sets, and failure tags. • Rest Timer: Auto-timers to keep your intensity high. • Plate Calculator: Never do gym math again. ONYX COACH PREMIUM: Unlock the full potential of your training with a Premium subscription. Onyx Coach is free to download and use, but upgrading to Premium gives you full access to all features: • Unlimited Routine Access: Unlock all 20+ specialized programs. • Advanced Analytics: Visualize your progress with detailed charts. • Unlimited Customization: Create and save unlimited custom routines. • Exclusive Tools: Full access to advanced logger settings and history. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Forge

This app is a streamlined workout tracker designed for weightlifters. It focuses on fast logging, progress tracking, and consistency without social media distractions. Features include customizable routines, personal record tracking, and optional accountability partners.

Highlights
  • Fast set logging
  • Automatic rest timer
  • Personal record tracking
  • Weekly goal setting
  • Customizable workout routines
  • Optional accountability partners
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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A workout tracker built for people who actually lift. No influencer feeds. No comparison games. Just a fast, focused tool to log your training and track progress over time. BUILT FOR SPEED - Log sets with two taps. Rest timer starts automatically. Previous weights show up so you know what to beat. When you're mid-workout and breathing heavy, the last thing you need is a complicated app. TRACK WHAT MATTERS • Weekly goal with day-by-day progress • Year-to-date workout count • Personal records across all exercises • Total volume lifted over time • Current streak WORKOUT YOUR WAY • 60+ exercises across all muscle groups • Create custom presets for your routines • Quick-start templates for Push, Pull, Legs, and more • Cardio tracking with pace, distance, and heart rate • Ab workout templates for quick add-ons STAY CONSISTENT - Set a weekly goal. See your progress. That's it. The calendar view shows your training patterns without turning fitness into a video game. ACCOUNTABILIBUDDIES - Optional accountability partners. Send a quick message when a friend hasn't trained in a while. No public posts, no likes, no performance pressure—just quiet support between people who get it. APPLE WATCH READY - Connect your watch to capture heart rate during workouts. See your zones, effort score, and recovery metrics. YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE - Workouts sync to your account but health data stays on your phone. No ads. No selling your information.

Screenshots

Onyx Coach4 screens
Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forge at none against Onyx Coach's 6. Onyx Coach's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Onyx Coach sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Onyx Coach against 5.0 for Forge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Onyx Coach versus Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnyx CoachForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCoachito LLCJOSHUA LEONARD MORRISON

Customer experience

Onyx Coach

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Forge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Onyx Coach

Subscriptions6
  • Onyx Coach Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Onyx Coach Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Onyx Coach Premium (Six months)14 Days trial$64.996 Months
  • Onyx Coach Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$79.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly14 Days trial$79.001 Year
None

Forge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onyx Coach free?
Onyx Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onyx Coach or Forge?
Onyx Coach and Forge are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Onyx Coach or Forge have ads?
Forge shows ads; Onyx Coach does not.

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