Comparison

Beyond Normal vs Reps

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

Head to head
About

Beyond Normal

Features
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Beyond Normal — Strength NEW — WORKOUT ANALYSIS Every session grades itself. The app knows what it prescribed and what you lifted, so it does the math: 1RM change, PR facts, whether your training max has gone conservative, and real working volume. The verdict is free on every workout; the full breakdown is Premium. NEW — BAR PATH & VELOCITY (SQUAT, BENCH & DEADLIFT) Film your AMRAP set, trim to your reps, and see your bar path, rep speed, and velocity loss — all on-device. No wearable. Export it as a video with your numbers burned in. Press is next. Most fitness apps track numbers. Beyond Normal builds lifters. It's a training companion engineered for those who want more than metrics — who want mastery. Built on the proven foundation of 5/3/1, it pairs an intelligent programming engine with an AI strength coach so you can focus on what matters: showing up, pushing hard, and evolving. --- The Philosophy Normal is everywhere — overcomplicated plans, endless tracking, mental clutter. But strength is simplicity. Progress comes from rhythm, consistency, and intelligent variation. Beyond Normal strips away the noise and gives you the system, feedback, and clarity to train with purpose. The app doesn't shout. It doesn't gamify. It refines. --- Key Features - AI Strength Coach Diagnoses the weak point limiting each main lift and prescribes the assistance exercise that addresses it. Turns abstract programming questions into a concrete plan. - AI Post-Workout Debrief A short, intelligent check-in after every session that translates effort, recovery, sleep, and red flags into a continuous readiness score. - Adaptive Autoregulation Training maxes progress algorithmically from your AMRAP PRs and hold automatically when readiness signals fatigue. No grinding into a wall. - Intelligent 5/3/1 Engine A living algorithm that manages progression, intensity, and volume — so you can train intuitively without losing precision. - Kilograms or Pounds Train in kg or lb — entry, plate math, rounding, and progression all follow your choice, on iPhone and Apple Watch. - Readiness Analytics 3-, 6-, and 12-month trends with factor-level drill-downs across sleep, effort, soreness, and strength. Watch how your training shapes your recovery. - PR Medals Beautifully designed digital medals for every personal record — with a Masculine, Feminine, or Neutral figure you choose. A reminder of the work, not just the numbers. - Apple Watch Companion Log working sets hands-free from the bar. Phone and Watch stay in sync. - Data You Own Export your full training history as CSV — free, always. Premium adds full JSON backup with re-import. - Instant Tools, No Install Plate math, 1RM, and a free bar-path demo (deadlift) run as App Clips — no install required. --- Free and Premium The core 5/3/1 program, classic TM progression, CSV export, weekly AI debriefs, and your workout verdict are free, forever. Premium unlocks bar path & velocity, unlimited AI debriefs, the AI strength coach, adaptive autoregulation, full readiness analytics, and complete data portability. - Monthly — 30-day free trial, then billed monthly - Annual — billed yearly. Best value. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled. Manage in your Apple ID settings. --- Privacy No user accounts. No analytics SDKs. No ad trackers. No data sold, ever. Your training, notes, and settings stay on your device. The AI features send only the workout context — lift, sets, reps, AMRAP — to Anthropic via our privacy-respecting proxy so Claude can coach you. Nothing else is shared. You control your data — always. --- Beyond Normal We were not built for normal. Beyond Normal is training as it was meant to be — deliberate, intelligent, and alive. Because in a world of noise, discipline is clarity. And strength — real strength — is freedom. Privacy Policy: https://beyondnormal.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Reps

This straightforward workout tracker allows users to log exercises, sets, reps, and weights with a clean, minimal interface. It prioritizes privacy by storing all data locally and offers a completely free experience without subscriptions or premium features.

Highlights
  • Create custom workout templates
  • Log sets, reps, and weights
  • Track progress over time
  • Clean, minimal interface
  • All data stored locally
  • Completely free
Features
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Reps is a straightforward workout tracker built for people who just want to log their workouts and move on with their day. No subscriptions. No premium features locked behind paywalls. No complicated social features or gamification. Just clean, simple workout tracking that works. Features: Create custom workout templates - Log sets, reps, and weights - Track your progress over time - Clean, minimal interface - All data stored locally on your device - Completely free, forever Privacy First: - We don't collect any data. Period. Everything stays on your device. - Built by someone frustrated with overcomplicated fitness apps that charge monthly fees for basic features. Reps gives you what you need, nothing you don't. - Perfect for weightlifting, bodyweight exercises, or any workout routine you want to track.

Screenshots

Beyond Normal4 screens
Reps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reps at none against Beyond Normal's 2. Beyond Normal's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. Beyond Normal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Reps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Beyond Normal versus Reps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeyond NormalReps
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick CrouseBlue Mango Software

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Beyond Normal

Subscriptions2
  • Beyond Normal Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Beyond Normal Pro Annual$39.991 Year
None

Reps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beyond Normal free?
Beyond Normal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reps free?
Reps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beyond Normal or Reps have ads?
Neither Beyond Normal nor Reps shows ads.

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