Dial vs Blocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Blocks
This intelligent fitness tracker adapts to your goals, whether you're a beginner or an experienced lifter. Log exercises, track progress, and access AI-powered personalized programs and meal plans. It's designed for results with evidence-based training principles and gym-friendly features.
- Smart workout logging
- Progress tracking
- Customizable workout templates
- AI-powered personalized programs
- Custom meal plans
- Gym-specific tools
- Offline functionality
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Make each gym session easier to follow and your strength progress easier to see. Blocks helps you log workouts, stay focused between sets, and build a routine that fits your goals—without needing an account to get started. • Record exercises, sets, reps, and weights in a few taps • Check your previous performance and aim to beat your last session • Keep your workout moving with an automatic rest timer • Track workout history and personal records over time • Start with a template or create a routine that works for you • Train offline, with plate and one-rep max calculators close at hand Add, swap, or remove exercises as your session changes. Blocks saves your workout history so you can see how your training is progressing. For more guidance, Blocks Pro includes an AI Coach with personalized training programs and meal plans based on your goals, schedule, and available equipment. Built for lifters who already know their way around the gym but want a clearer plan for progressive overload—not another spreadsheet. Your data stays on your device when you start without an account; sign in with Apple or create an account for cloud backup and premium features. Blocks Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Choose monthly access for $9.99 per month, with a 7-day free trial, or yearly access for $79.99 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://josh04121998.github.io/blocks/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://josh04121998.github.io/blocks/ Download Blocks and make your next workout easier to track.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Blocks at 15.1 against Dial's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Dial sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Blocks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 Dial against 5.0 for Blocks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Dial ships an update every 5 days, Blocks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dial | Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Daniel Larsson | JOSHUA LUKE HANDLEY |
Customer experience
Dial
Blocks
In-app purchases
Dial
- Dial Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Dial Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Dial Pro Lifetime$149.99
Blocks
- Forma Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Forma Pro Yearly$79.991 Year









