Comparison

overloadChamp vs The Physique Lab

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

Head to head
About

overloadChamp

This app helps strength training enthusiasts track their lifting progress to build muscle and strength. It allows custom workouts, tracks weights for various rep ranges, and visualizes historical gains. The interface is designed for gym use and works offline.

Highlights
  • Custom workout creation
  • Weight tracking by rep range
  • Estimated 1RM calculations
  • Progress visualization
  • Historical data tracking
  • Offline functionality
  • Metric/Imperial unit selection
Features
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overloadChamp is the ultimate workout tracking app designed specifically for strength training enthusiasts focused on progressive overload — the key principle behind building strength and muscle. Track every lift, follow a coach that adapts to you, and pull proven programs from a community-built Split Market. Whether you're just starting out or chasing a new PR, overloadChamp keeps you progressing every single session. KEY FEATURES Track Your Training • Create custom workouts with your favorite exercises • Track weights across rep ranges (4, 6, 8, and 12 reps) • View estimated 1RM (one-rep max) calculations • See your progress since your last workout • Visualize your strength gains with historical data • Choose metric (kg) or imperial (lbs) units Your Coach • Smart set, rep, and weight suggestions that adapt as you train • Always know how to push your next session — no guesswork Split Market • Browse, download, and run community-built workout splits • Find a program that fits your goals and save your favorites • Share your own splits with the community Stay Motivated • PR celebrations with shareable milestone cards • Weekly recaps summarizing your volume, PRs, and consistency • Daily challenges to keep your streak alive • 21 tiers of achievements to chase Built for the Gym • Simple, intuitive interface designed for use mid-workout • Works offline — log anywhere and sync automatically when you're back online • Sign in with Apple, or use email and password Whether you're a beginner or an advanced lifter, overloadChamp helps you implement progressive overload — the most important principle for strength and muscle growth. By tracking your weights and progression over time, you'll never again wonder "what weight did I use last time?" Download overloadChamp today and start maximizing your gains!

About

The Physique Lab

Manage your gym membership and stay informed about club announcements. Access your digital membership pass and update personal details. Integrates with Apple Watch via HealthKit.

Highlights
  • Digital membership pass
  • Edit personal information
  • View membership details
  • Club announcements
  • Apple Watch connectivity
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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With the The Physique Lab App, you can manage your membership details so you can work to achieve your fitness goals. - Access digital membership pass - Edit personal information and view membership details - Stay up-to-date with announcements from your club Download the app today! Features connectivity to Apple Watch (synced to HealthKit app)

Screenshots

overloadChamp4 screens
The Physique Lab3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Physique Lab at Free against overloadChamp's $4.99. The Physique Lab also leads on ads (none vs shown). overloadChamp's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

The Physique Lab is free to download; overloadChamp costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for overloadChamp against 5.0 for The Physique Lab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
overloadChamp versus The Physique Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteroverloadChampThe Physique Lab
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEngineer Champloo LLCThe Physique Lab, LLC

Customer experience

overloadChamp

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Physique Lab

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

In-app purchases

None

overloadChamp

No in-app purchases

None

The Physique Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is overloadChamp free?
overloadChamp costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Physique Lab free?
The Physique Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, overloadChamp or The Physique Lab?
overloadChamp and The Physique Lab are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do overloadChamp or The Physique Lab have ads?
overloadChamp shows ads; The Physique Lab does not.

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