Comparison

Progress vs OneRM

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

Head to head
About

Progress

Features
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Progress is a focused workout journal for strength training, gym sessions, and long-term improvement. Log exercises, sets, reps, and weight without clutter, then use Analysis to understand how your training develops over time. • Log workouts, exercises, sets, reps, and weight • Reuse your exercise library across training sessions • Review progress and export Analysis data • Keep unfinished training sessions safely in progress • Train offline with a clean, focused interface Progress Pro unlocks unlimited exercises, Analysis exports, and an ad-free experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy and Support: https://claudiusthelen.com/data/

About

OneRM

This app offers a fast, clean, and distraction-free way to log weightlifting and strength training workouts. It provides features like automatic rest timers, smart set suggestions, progress tracking, and a plate calculator, all while prioritizing user privacy with local data storage.

Highlights
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
  • Automatic rest timer with local notifications
  • Smart set suggestions and 1RM estimation
  • Exercise management by muscle groups
  • Progress graphs and performance breakdowns
  • Plate calculator and dark mode
  • Local data storage with optional iCloud backup
Features
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I built OneRM because I was tired of bloated fitness apps, hidden paywalls, and complicated interfaces. I just wanted a fast, clean way to log my lifts and track my progress without the distractions. So I made OneRM for myself and now everyone can also use it for free. OneRM is a workout tracker for weightlifting, strength training, and bodybuilding. Everything is included. No subscriptions, no ads, and no tracking. What you get: Workouts • Predict your next set based on past data • Automatic rest timer with local notifications • Quick logging with smart set suggestions • See estimated 1RM, reps, sets, volume, and more • Completed workout summaries with detailed stats • Full history of every workout and exercise • Live timer support for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Clean, color-coded interface Exercises • Add, edit, and delete any exercise • Input RPE for better effort tracking • Auto-calculate 1 rep max for easy planning • Organize exercises by muscle groups Statistics • Progress graphs over time • Workout summaries and performance breakdowns Tools • Plate calculator • Dark mode • Metric and imperial units Privacy and Data • All data is stored locally on your phone • Optional iCloud backup if you want it • No accounts, no ads, no tracking • Your data stays yours OneRM is the app I use for every single workout. If you’re looking for something simple, fast, and effective, give it a try. It’s completely free. Nothing locked. No strings attached.

Screenshots

Progress2 screens
OneRM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OneRM at none against Progress's 2. OneRM also leads on ads (none vs shown). Progress's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Progress sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OneRM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progress ships an update every 5 days, OneRM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Progress versus OneRM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressOneRM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaudius ThelenJuan Castillo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Progress

Subscriptions2
  • Progress Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Progress Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
None

OneRM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Progress free?
Progress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneRM free?
OneRM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Progress or OneRM have ads?
Progress shows ads; OneRM does not.
Which is updated more often, Progress or OneRM?
Progress ships an update every 5 days, and OneRM every 2 weeks. Most recently, Progress was updated on September 16, 2026 and OneRM on June 11, 2026.

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