Comparison

Workd vs Forma

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

Head to head
About

Workd

Effortlessly log workouts with AI-powered import and a fun mascot. Track progress with smart insights and visualize your gains. Stay motivated with streaks and live activity updates.

Highlights
  • AI workout import
  • Custom routine builder
  • Smart set/rep logging
  • Progress insights and charts
  • Accountability mascot
  • Live Activities integration
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Workd combines powerful AI automation with a clean design and a playful accountability mascot, Dumbo, who keeps you on track and celebrates your streaks. Whether you’re lifting heavy, following influencer programs, or creating your own, Workd makes logging effortless and motivating. KEY FEATURES AI Workout Import – Instantly convert workout screenshots, social media posts, or URLs into structured, trackable routines. Custom Routine Builder – Create and edit workouts from a rich exercise library, or add your own moves. Organize into supersets, circuits, or personalized splits. Smart Tracking – Log sets, reps, and weights quickly with an uncluttered interface. Focus on lifting, not note-taking. Progress Insights – Visualize strength gains, volume trends, and personal bests with detailed charts. Accountability Mascot – Meet Dumbo, your workout buddy. He cheers you on, tracks streaks, and keeps you consistent. Live Activities & Dynamic Island – View timers and workout stats directly from your Lock Screen. iCloud Sync – Securely back up and sync your workouts across all your Apple devices. Workout History – Review past sessions, notes, and milestones to track long-term growth. Workd Pro – Unlock unlimited AI imports, advanced analytics, and exclusive features for serious progress. Why Workd? Because fitness should be smart, fun, and effortless. With Workd, you can finally stop wasting time entering data and start focusing on getting stronger. Terms of Use (EULA): This app is licensed under Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). For the complete EULA terms, please visit https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Forma

This app helps you master calisthenics skills with personalized workout plans. It breaks down complex movements into manageable steps, creating a clear roadmap for your progress. Track your achievements and watch your strength grow as you climb the skill trees.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout plans
  • Skill tree progression
  • Roadmap for 11 calisthenics skills
  • Progress tracking
  • Goal-oriented training
  • Workout evolution
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Level up your body. Pick any calisthenics skill you want, whether you are starting from zero or chasing the planche, and Forma breaks it into steps and builds personalized workouts that get you there. Master an exercise and your program evolves on its own: the next step in the skill tree takes its place, and you keep climbing. LEARN COOL CALISTHENICS SKILLS A program built around your level and goals. Pick long-term goal skills and your training points toward them. A ROADMAP FOR EVERY SKILL Eleven skill trees cover pull-ups, rows, push-ups, dips, squats, hinge, core, planche, muscle-up, handstand push-ups and barbell squat. Every skill is a foundation for the next, so you can see the whole route from your first assisted pull-up to a weighted or one-arm variation. Reach your goals skill by skill. TRACK PROGRESS Watch your strength climb toward elite skills. The skill wheel shows how far you have come in every tree and which skill you are closest to leveling up. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tryforma.co/privacy

Screenshots

Workd4 screens
Forma3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forma at none against Workd's 3. Forma also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). Workd's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. Workd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Forma asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workd ships an update every 2 weeks, Forma every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Workd versus Forma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkdForma
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.516.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB58 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLiam Karol MathersMARKUSS RENCIS

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Workd

Subscriptions2
  • Workd Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Workd Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Workd Pro Lifetime$59.99
None

Forma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Workd free?
Workd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forma free?
Forma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Workd or Forma have ads?
Forma shows ads; Workd does not.
Which is updated more often, Workd or Forma?
Workd ships an update every 2 weeks, and Forma every 11 days. Most recently, Workd was updated on October 2, 2026 and Forma on October 15, 2026.

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