Onyx Coach vs Progressive Overload
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Pre-built gym routines
- Custom workout builder
- Fast workout logging
- Progressive overload tracking
- Rest timer
- Plate calculator
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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. โข Need a Plan? Choose from 20+ prebuilt gym routines (5x5, PPL, Upper/Lower, Bodybuilding) designed for progressive overload. โข 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. โข Simple Logger: Record reps, sets, RPE, and weight effortlessly. โข Smart History: See exactly what you lifted last time so you can beat it. โข 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: โข Strength Training: Starting Strength style progressions and 5x5. โข Hypertrophy (Muscle): Push Pull Legs (PPL), Arnold Splits, and Bodybuilding focuses. โข 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: โข Gym Set Tracker: Warm-up sets, drop sets, and failure tags. โข Rest Timer: Auto-timers to keep your intensity high. โข 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: โข Unlimited Routine Access: Unlock all 20+ specialized programs. โข Advanced Analytics: Visualize your progress with detailed charts. โข Unlimited Customization: Create and save unlimited custom routines. โข 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/
Progressive Overload
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Progressive Overload takes the guesswork out of strength training. Most lifters plateau not because they lack effort, but because they're not progressing consistently. Progressive Overload solves that โ automatically calculating the exact reps and sets you should hit each session based on what you actually did last time. No spreadsheets. No mental math. Just show up and lift. โ SMART PROGRESSION Your training adapts automatically. Complete a session and the app updates your next targets, keeping you in constant forward motion. โ 1-TAP SET COMPLETION Log your sets in a single tap. Stay focused on the lift, not your phone. โ IN-DEPTH POST-WORKOUT STATS Dig into your performance after every session. Volume, progression rate, personal records โ all in one clean view. โ COMPLETELY FREE No subscriptions. No paywalls. No limits. Best suited for intermediate to advanced lifters who already know the movements and want a smarter way to track and progress. Beginners are welcome โ just be ready to learn as you go. Your next PR is already in the plan.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Progressive Overload at none against Onyx Coach's 6. Progressive Overload also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Onyx Coach sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Progressive Overload asks for nothing beyond the download.
Onyx Coach ships an update every 9 days, Progressive Overload weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Onyx Coach | Progressive Overload |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | โ |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Coachito LLC | Cynetric |
In-app purchases
Onyx Coach
- 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
Progressive Overload
No in-app purchases
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