Comparison

Forge the Few vs Build

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

Head to head
About

Forge the Few

This app offers structured, goal-based fitness challenges inspired by military training. It fosters a community where users can track progress, earn rewards, and engage with others through shared mission logs and team-based training.

Highlights
  • Elite fitness challenges
  • Ranks, badges, and rewards
  • Daily mission logs (SITREPs)
  • Community Fireteams
  • Transformation showcase
  • Performance analytics
Features
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WELCOME TO THE FORGE Forge the Few is more than a fitness app — it’s a mission. Born from the discipline, grit, consistency, and brotherhood of military training, Forge the Few connects warriors, trainers, and civilians through challenges built to strengthen the body and sharpen the mind. This isn’t just about reps and sets — it’s about consistency, accountability, and personal transformation. Whether you’re taking your first step or leading others, the Forge is where commitment becomes lifestyle. OUR MISSION Our mission is to reignite the warrior mindset — commitment, honor, and camaraderie — through elite fitness programs and community-driven challenges. Fitness isn’t a solo journey. It’s a campaign fought and won together. Inside the Forge, you’ll find teammates who push you, leaders who guide you, and a brotherhood that celebrates every victory. CORE FEATURES ELITE CHALLENGES Train with purpose through structured, goal-based programs inspired by real military readiness. Take on: Forge 100-Day Challenge – the ultimate test of consistency. Elite Aesthetic Ops – sculpt and define your physique. Operation Bulking Protocol – 8 weeks of power and mass. Sculpted Sisterhood – women’s 4-week physique builder. Each challenge includes workouts, daily SITREPs (mission logs), and badges that reward discipline. RANKS, BADGES & REWARDS Earn points, badges, and promotions as you advance through the Forge ranks — from Recruit to Commandant of Forge. Track your growth, unlock achievements, and display your progress inside the Forge Armory. SITREPs & COMMUNITY Post daily SITREPs — your mission reports — to log progress, mindset, and photos. Engage with fellow warriors using reactions like “Aye, Sir,” “Fire Mission,” and “Beast Mode.” Join Fireteams of up to five warriors to train, motivate, and stay accountable together. Brotherhood is built one mission at a time. TRANSFORMATIONS THAT INSPIRE View and share real transformations through the Warrior Library — before and after photos, progress notes, and SITREPs that show what’s possible through hard work and consistency. FOR TRAINERS If you’re a certified trainer, Forge the Few offers: Revenue opportunities through events and client coaching Trainer rank progression Verified transformation tracking Access to promotional tools and branded merchandise Our platform is designed to amplify your impact and help you grow your own community within the Forge. EVENTS & MISSIONS Participate in global and local events — including: The Marine Corps Birthday Challenge The Forge 100-Day Challenge The Global Warrior Week Trainers host live workouts and events twice per month, verified through attendance and posts. Every event strengthens your record, your network, and your rank. PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS View your mission progress through visual analytics: workouts completed, SITREP streaks, and challenge performance. Your dashboard tracks what matters most — consistency, completion, and resilience. PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP Unlock the full experience with Forge Premium: Join all challenges Post unlimited SITREPs Access Fireteam chat Earn exclusive badges and discounts Compete on leaderboards Premium warriors get the full Forge arsenal — built for those who go all in. THE FORGE MINDSET Forge the Few is built for those who refuse to quit. For those who believe success is earned through effort, not luck. Every day is a mission. Every rank is a victory earned through discipline, sweat, and willpower. VALUES & COMMUNITY Discipline. Consistency. Brotherhood. Honor. These four pillars shape everything inside the Forge. Here, veterans, athletes, and everyday warriors come together — united by the pursuit of growth and purpose. Together we rise, one mission at a time. SUPPORT, TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY Need help or guidance? Support: https://forgethefew.com/contact Terms of Use: https://forgethefew.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://forgethefew.com/privacy Train with purpose. Lead with honor. Forge the Few.

About

Build

Log your weightlifting sets and reps using voice commands in seconds. Import workout routines from photos and track your progress with detailed charts and timers. Works offline and syncs across devices.

Highlights
  • Voice logging for sets and reps
  • Import routines from photos
  • Progress tracking charts
  • Rest timers with notifications
  • Plate calculator
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Build is the workout tracker you talk to. VOICE LOGGING Hold the mic and say "225 pounds, 5 reps." The set is logged before you rack the bar. IMPORT A ROUTINE FROM A PHOTO Photograph any program — a coach's sheet, a screenshot, a post you saved — and Build turns it into a routine you can train from. TRAIN WITH FRIENDS Follow your gym friends, react to their PRs, and set shared challenges. See who's training right now and lift alongside them. EVERYTHING ELSE • Full history, progress charts, and personal records • Routines you can organize into folders and reorder • Rest timers, plate math, and warm-up sets • 340+ built-in exercises with demos, or add your own • Goals, challenges, and a friends leaderboard • Apple Watch app, and workouts sync to Apple Health • Bring your history over from Strong with a CSV import BUILD PRO Build is free to use. Pro adds unlimited voice logging and unlimited photo imports, plus every future Pro feature: • $2.99 per month • $19.99 per year • $59.99 once, for lifetime access Subscriptions begin with a 3-day free trial and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store settings. The lifetime purchase is a one-time charge and does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://usebuild.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://usebuild.app/terms

Screenshots

Forge the Few4 screens
Build4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Build at 25 against Forge the Few's 3. Build also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Forge the Few sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Build sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Forge the Few against 5.0 for Build. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forge the Few ships an update every 3 weeks, Build every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Forge the Few versus Build: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForge the FewBuild
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings325 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB70 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAbraham KamaraSawdust Ventures LLC

Customer experience

Forge the Few

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Build

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Forge the Few

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
  • Forge Premium 3-month$54.993 Months
  • 6-Month Premium Package$99.996 Months
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  • 12-Month Premium Plan$179.991 Year
3 purchases

Build

Subscriptions2
  • Build Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Build Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Build Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Forge the Few free?
Forge the Few is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Build free?
Build is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forge the Few or Build?
Forge the Few and Build are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 25 ratings respectively.
Do Forge the Few or Build have ads?
Neither Forge the Few nor Build shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forge the Few or Build?
Forge the Few ships an update every 3 weeks, and Build every 9 days. Most recently, Forge the Few was updated on October 15, 2026 and Build on October 24, 2026.

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