Comparison

BarSpeed vs Barbell Brains

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

Head to head
About

BarSpeed

This app uses your iPhone's LiDAR scanner to track lifting performance with AR overlays, providing real-time velocity cues and post-workout analytics. It offers personalized insights for different training phases and helps you monitor progress over time.

Highlights
  • LiDAR-powered AR tracking
  • Live velocity and ROM cues
  • Phase-aware training insights
  • Highlight-ready recaps
  • Trend Analysis cards
  • Set Breakdown charts
  • Progress sharing
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BarSpeed turns a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro 12+ into a full velocity-based training lab. Track every rep with depth-aware AR, get live velocity cues, and wrap each session with phase-aware insights, highlight-ready recaps, and analytics trusted by coaches. • Guided setup gets you lifting fast—pick an exercise, load, and targets, then let BarSpeed calibrate LiDAR + ARKit to your rack. • Live overlays surface concentric speed, ROM, time under tension, and adaptive framing cues so you never lose the bar. • New phase selector tailors the Lifting Profile analysis to Strength, Power, Maintain, or Recovery goals, while Trend Analysis cards explain what changed (mass, 1RM, power) and what to do next. • Highlight metrics now expand to show week/month/year deltas, updated coaching copy, and “Action” guidance grounded in your current phase. • Set Breakdown charts add a filter to isolate concentric, eccentric, or ROM trends per set, plus refined visuals for easier comparisons. • Leaderboards, notes, and intensity tags keep context across blocks, and you can still export highlight clips or snapshot cards to share progress with athletes and coaches. • Secure data sync, RevenueCat-powered subscriptions, and Firebase Auth (Apple, Google, email) ensure your history follows you everywhere. Whether you’re chasing a PR, monitoring velocity loss, or coaching remotely, BarSpeed delivers lab-grade precision with the convenience of your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.bar-speed.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.bar-speed.com/privacy

About

Barbell Brains

Features
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Take your strength training to the next level with a smart workout companion designed for lifters who care about performance, technique, and safety. Workout Logging Easily track your workouts, sets, reps, and progress over time. Stay consistent and see how your training improves week by week. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Warm-Up & Stretch Plans Prepare your body properly with guided warm-up and stretching plans designed to reduce injury risk and improve mobility before lifting. Squat Torque Analyzer Analyze squat mechanics with torque insights to better understand load distribution and movement efficiency during your lifts. Bar Path Tracking Visualize your bar path during squats to improve form, balance, and consistency. Identify inefficiencies and make data-driven adjustments. Train Smarter Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced lifter, this app helps you: Improve lifting technique Reduce injury risk Track real progress Build better movement habits Designed for athletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts who want more than just a workout log.

Screenshots

BarSpeed4 screens
Barbell Brains4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BarSpeed at every 3 days against Barbell Brains's every 3 months. Barbell Brains's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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. BarSpeed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Barbell Brains sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarSpeed ships an update every 3 days, Barbell Brains every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BarSpeed versus Barbell Brains: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarSpeedBarbell Brains
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlec Storrie-LombardiMuhamed Sufail

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BarSpeed

Subscriptions2
  • BarSpeed Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • BarSpeed Pro Yearly7 Days trial$129.991 Year
3 purchases

Barbell Brains

Subscriptions2
  • Barbell Brains Premium – Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Barbell Brains Premium – Yearly$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Barbell Brains Premium – Lifetime$279.99

Questions

Is BarSpeed free?
BarSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barbell Brains free?
Barbell Brains is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BarSpeed or Barbell Brains have ads?
Neither BarSpeed nor Barbell Brains shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BarSpeed or Barbell Brains?
BarSpeed ships an update every 3 days, and Barbell Brains every 3 months. Most recently, BarSpeed was updated on October 28, 2026 and Barbell Brains on October 25, 2026.

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