Comparison

hex vs Progressive Overload !!!

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

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hex

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hex-forge is a hypertrophy-focused workout tracker designed for lifters who want to maximize muscle growth through intelligent programming and progressive overload. SMART TRAINING Plan your training with mesocycles - structured training blocks that progress your volume and intensity over 4-6 weeks. Choose from proven templates like Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, or build your own from scratch. TRACK WITH PRECISION Log every set with weight, reps, and RIR (Reps In Reserve). hex-forge uses your performance data to predict optimal weights for your next session, taking the guesswork out of progressive overload. EXERCISE VIDEO LIBRARY Access demonstration videos for hundreds of exercises. See proper form and technique to ensure you're getting the most out of every rep. VOLUME MANAGEMENT Understand your training volume with muscle group tracking. See weekly sets per muscle group and stay within your recoverable volume to maximize gains without overtraining. FEATURES - Mesocycle-based programming with customizable templates - RIR tracking for autoregulated training - Weight predictions based on your performance history - Exercise demonstration videos - Muscle group volume tracking - Rest timer with configurable durations - Dark mode support - HealthKit integration for workout syncing Built for lifters who take their training seriously.

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Progressive Overload !!!

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PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD Build strength. Track gains. Achieve new personal bests. KEY FEATURES: - Simple exercise tracking by muscle group - Multiple rep range tracking (3-6, 6-10, 10-15) - Automatic progression recommendations - Clear workout history - Beat your previous best every session - No subscriptions, completely free HOW IT WORKS: 1. Select your exercise from organized muscle groups 2. View your previous workout numbers 3. Log your sets with weight and reps 4. Track your progress over time 5. Consistently beat your previous best ORGANIZED BY MUSCLE GROUPS: - Chest - Back - Shoulders - Legs - Biceps - Triceps - Add your own exercises Whether you're a beginner or experienced lifter, Progressive Overload gives you the structure to make consistent strength gains. Download free. No ads. No subscriptions. Just results.

Screenshots

hex4 screens
Progressive Overload !!!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: hex at none against Progressive Overload !!!'s shown. Progressive Overload !!!'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
hex versus Progressive Overload !!!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhexProgressive Overload !!!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.115.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size24 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex GeanaFiras Madi

In-app purchases

None

hex

No in-app purchases

None

Progressive Overload !!!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hex free?
hex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Progressive Overload !!! free?
Progressive Overload !!! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do hex or Progressive Overload !!! have ads?
Progressive Overload !!! shows ads; hex does not.

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