Comparison

Hypertrophy Pro vs Dial

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

Head to head
About

Hypertrophy Pro

Features
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Hypertrophy Pro is a precision-focused strength training tracker that gives lifters a clear, day-to-day picture of workouts and calories so nutrition and progress stay tightly aligned. Key Features Strength tracking: Log sets, reps, and weights for every session with an easy, repeatable flow. Easily see the last session's weight and reps, so that you know what to aim for in today's workout. Workout templates: Build reusable templates that include exercises, and set schemes, so you can hit the gym with a plan. Custom exercises: Add and name your own compound and isolation movements. Body measurements and TDEE: Track weight, waist, body fat and other measurements while estimating your TDEE to inform daily calories. Cardio input: Manually log cardio sessions and calories burned to include in your daily energy balance. Daily caloric burn view: Combine strength work, cardio, and TDEE to get a single clear view of estimated daily caloric expenditure to guide eating decisions. Why Hypertrophy Pro Actionable daily guidance: See how today’s training and activity change your caloric needs so you can adjust meals or recovery. Built for progression: Templates and custom exercises reduce friction, letting you focus on incremental overload and consistent tracking. Flexible and lightweight: No complex setup or intrusive sensors required; manual inputs keep you in control while giving accurate daily insights. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.hypertrophypro.com/privacy

About

Dial

This app helps serious lifters meticulously track their training volume per muscle group. It provides detailed insights into progressive overload and workout efficiency without ads or requiring an account. Visualize your progress with clear charts and make informed training decisions.

Highlights
  • Fractional volume tracking per muscle group
  • Automatic muscle contribution mapping
  • Log sets, reps, and weight with gym-focused interface
  • Extensive exercise library with custom movement support
  • Progress visualization with charts and analytics
  • iCloud sync and Apple Health integration
Features
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Dial is the workout tracker for lifters who take volume seriously. See exactly how much work each muscle group receives, track progressive overload, and make informed decisions about your training. No ads. No account required. FRACTIONAL VOLUME TRACKING When you bench press, it counts toward chest, front delts, and triceps—each weighted appropriately. Dial shows the full picture, not just total sets. • Automatic muscle contribution mapping for every exercise • 4-week rolling averages smooth out week-to-week variation • Efficiency gradient shows where each set contributes most • Set optional volume goals as personal benchmarks TRACK YOUR LIFTS Log sets, reps, and weight with an interface designed for the gym. Quick access to previous workout data makes progressive overload easy to follow. • Mark sets as warmup, working, drop set, or to failure • Group exercises into supersets • Build reusable templates for any program EXERCISE LIBRARY Hundreds of pre-loaded exercises organized by muscle group. Add custom movements and AI automatically maps them to muscles. Each exercise tracks your complete performance history. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Beautiful charts showing volume over time, best weights, and estimated 1RM. Spot patterns across weeks. See what's working. INSIGHT, NOT INSTRUCTION No AI-generated workouts. No gamification. No algorithm telling you what to lift. You bring your training—Dial makes it visible. DESIGNED FOR iOS Native SwiftUI app built to feel at home on your iPhone. Fast, fluid, and distraction-free. iCloud sync. Apple Health integration. FREE TO START Full workout tracking at no cost. Dial Pro unlocks advanced analytics and additional features. No ads. Your data stays on your devices. Perfect for powerlifting, bodybuilding, strength training, and any program focused on progressive overload. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dial.fit/privacy

Screenshots

Hypertrophy Pro4 screens
Dial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dial at every 5 days against Hypertrophy Pro's fortnightly. 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. Hypertrophy Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Dial sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hypertrophy Pro ships an update fortnightly, Dial every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hypertrophy Pro versus Dial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHypertrophy ProDial
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLane FriesErik Daniel Larsson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hypertrophy Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
3 purchases

Dial

Subscriptions2
  • Dial Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Dial Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dial Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Hypertrophy Pro free?
Hypertrophy Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dial free?
Dial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hypertrophy Pro or Dial have ads?
Neither Hypertrophy Pro nor Dial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hypertrophy Pro or Dial?
Hypertrophy Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Dial every 5 days. Most recently, Hypertrophy Pro was updated on September 13, 2026 and Dial on July 1, 2026.

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