Comparison

Dial vs Height Increase

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

Head to head
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

About

Height Increase

Features
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Not everyone has someone to tell them how to eat, sleep and train during their growth years. Apex is that someone: a big brother in your pocket who guides you every day, so bad habits don't hold back your height. Apex is a science-based grow taller program for teens and adults. Your genes set your height range. Your daily habits decide whether you reach the top of it. Apex brings workouts, posture, nutrition, sleep and sport together in one simple daily plan. KNOW YOUR HEIGHT POTENTIAL Enter your parents' heights and Apex estimates your genetic height range with the mid-parental height formula used in pediatric growth research. See your goal and know exactly what you're working toward. GROW TALLER WORKOUTS & POSTURE Daily stretching, spine decompression and posture correction routines with step-by-step video and audio coaching. No equipment needed. Intensity adapts to your level, and your plan respects your rest days. Better posture helps you stand tall and show every centimeter you have. SPORTS PLANNED INTO YOUR WEEK Basketball, volleyball, swimming, running and soccer, scheduled through your week. Staying active is one of the best habits for healthy growth. NUTRITION FOR HEIGHT GROWTH Your body needs protein, calcium, vitamin D and zinc to grow. Apex gives you a daily nutrition target and growth recipes adapted to your diet: omnivore, vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free and more. Want to check what's on your plate? Scan your meal with the camera, scan a barcode or pick a photo from your gallery to track your nutrients. WATER & MILK TRACKER Log your water and milk every day and turn hydration and calcium into easy habits. SLEEP FOR GROWTH Deep sleep is when your body does its most important growth work. Track your sleep, set a bedtime reminder and build a steady routine. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Follow your height, streaks, workouts, sleep and nutrition on clear progress charts. Consistency is what counts, and Apex shows you yours. DISCOVER Short reads on growth, posture, sleep and nutrition, so you understand why every habit matters. FOR TEENS AND ADULTS (13+) Teens: build the habits that support natural growth while your growth years last. Adults: improve your posture and spine health, and stand taller. Apex adapts its plan to your age and profile. TRAIN SAFELY Apex is a guide for training, nutrition and sleep, not a medical treatment. Your final height depends mostly on genetics and age, and results vary. Use proper form, stop if you feel pain, and talk to a doctor before starting a new fitness or nutrition program. Your growth years only happen once. Download Apex and let your big brother guide you to your full height potential. Terms of Service: https://noemaaxis.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://noemaaxis.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Dial4 screens
Height Increase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dial at none against Height Increase's shown. Height Increase's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Dial sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Height Increase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dial ships an update every 5 days, Height Increase every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dial versus Height Increase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialHeight Increase
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik Daniel LarssonNoema Axis Inc.

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

Height Increase

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Dial free?
Dial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Height Increase free?
Height Increase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dial or Height Increase have ads?
Height Increase shows ads; Dial does not.
Which is updated more often, Dial or Height Increase?
Dial ships an update every 5 days, and Height Increase every 3 days. Most recently, Dial was updated on October 24, 2026 and Height Increase on October 24, 2026.

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