Comparison

TriSchedule vs Iron Forge

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

Head to head
About

TriSchedule

Features
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TriSchedule is the ultimate training companion for triathletes of all levels. Whether you’re preparing for your first sprint triathlon or aiming for an Ironman, TriSchedule helps you train smarter and reach all your goals. Key Features: Activity Tracking – View your swim, bike, run, and strength workouts. Athlete & Coach Collaboration – Share progress and gain valuable insights. Performance Analytics – Track pace, power, heart rate, zone distributions, and much more. Health Insights – Track steps, calories burned, distance, and sleep to support peak performance. Train with confidence, monitor your progress, and recover better to achieve your best results.

About

Iron Forge

This app is designed for powerlifters and strength athletes to track personal records for specific exercise variations and calculate total load accurately. It offers fast workout logging, a comprehensive logbook for training history, and tools for conjugate method lifting.

Highlights
  • Variation-level PR tracking
  • Equipment identifier for accurate load calculation
  • Conjugate method logging with percentage calculators
  • Fast workout logger with rest timers
  • Comprehensive logbook for training history and PR progression
  • Advanced analytics with subscription
Features
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Iron Forge is the ultimate strength training app built specifically for powerlifters, strength athletes, and conjugate-method lifters. Whether you're rotating Max Effort variations, executing Dynamic Effort speed work, or tracking accessory volume, Iron Forge gives you fast, frictionless logging designed for serious lifting. KEY FEATURES: • VARIATION-LEVEL PR TRACKING: Track personal records across specific exercise variations (e.g. 2-Board Press, Safety Squat Bar Box Squat, Deficit Deadlifts). • EQUIPMENT IDENTIFIER: Automatically factors in bar weight, specialty bars, chains, and bands for accurate total load calculation. • CONJUGATE METHOD LOGGING: Easily distinguish Max Effort (ME) and Dynamic Effort (DE) sessions with set-by-set percentage calculators. • FAST WORKOUT LOGGER: Log weight, reps, RPE, and rest timers with minimal taps while resting between heavy sets. • COMPREHENSIVE LOGBOOK: View your lifetime training history, volume trends, and PR progression over time. Forge your strength. Log faster. Break PRs with Iron Forge. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Iron Forge offers an optional auto-renewable subscription (Iron Forge Pro) providing advanced analytics, unlimited variation tracking, coach rosters, and automated weekly progress reviews. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing 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 in your App Store Account Settings anytime after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://the-iron-forge.com/terms-of-use.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://the-iron-forge.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

TriSchedule4 screens
Iron Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Iron Forge at every 4 days against TriSchedule's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. TriSchedule sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $17.00 per month and Iron Forge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TriSchedule ships an update every 5 weeks, Iron Forge every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TriSchedule versus Iron Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriScheduleIron Forge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriSchedule LLCPreston Nichols

In-app purchases

24 purchases

TriSchedule

Subscriptions3
  • TriSchedule Monthly$17.001 Month
  • TriSchedule Coaching Monthly$22.001 Month
  • TriSchedule Coaching Yearly$149.991 Year
One-time21
  • Gobble Up the Miles 5k Plan$4.99
  • Gobble & Go 5k Turkey Trot$4.99
  • 5k Turkey Trot$5.99
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  • Mumbai Dream Run$9.99
  • Stage 1: 6-Week Running Roadmap$19.99
  • Stage 2: 6-Week Running Roadmap$19.99
  • Stage 3: 6-Week Running Roadmap$19.99
  • Stage 4: 6-Week Running Roadmap$19.99
  • Stage 5: 6-Week Running Roadmap$19.99
  • Stage 6: 6-Week Running Roadmap$19.99
  • Stage 7: 6-Week Running Roadmap$19.99
  • Stage 8: 6-Week Running Roadmap$19.99
  • Stage 9: 6-Week Running Roadmap$19.99
  • Stage 0: Initiate 6-Week Roadmap$19.99
  • 6 Week TriSchedule Challenge$49.99
  • Half Ironman Triathlon Training$49.99
  • 10k Turkey Trot$49.99
  • Full Marathon Training Plan$99.99
  • Full Ironman Triathlon Training$99.99
  • 10K Run Training$99.99
  • Half Marathon Prep$199.00
1 purchases

Iron Forge

Subscriptions1
  • Iron Forge Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is TriSchedule free?
TriSchedule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iron Forge free?
Iron Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TriSchedule or Iron Forge have ads?
Neither TriSchedule nor Iron Forge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TriSchedule or Iron Forge?
TriSchedule ships an update every 5 weeks, and Iron Forge every 4 days. Most recently, TriSchedule was updated on October 28, 2026 and Iron Forge on October 19, 2026.

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