# Forge the Few vs Build

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forge the Few | Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-the-few/id6753999363/reviews) | [5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-workout-tracker/id6781380925/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 173 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abraham Kamara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846217634) | [Sawdust Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781380927) |

## What reviewers say

### Forge the Few

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-the-few/id6753999363)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Forge Premium 3-month | $54.99 | per 3 months |
| 6-Month Premium Package | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| 12-Month Premium Plan | $179.99 | per year |


### Build

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-workout-tracker/id6781380925)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Build Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Build Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Build Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*