BarBud vs Forward

BarBud is a fast, clean workout tracker built for lifters who want to log efficiently, review their training, and clearly see progress over time. No clutter, just a better way to train consistently. Log workouts without slowing down Quickly record sets and exercises while you train. Reuse workout templates to save time in the gym, and add notes so every session builds on the last. Review past sessions instantly View your full workout history in a clean, easy-to-scan timeline. Open any past workout to see exactly what you lifted and how it compares to previous sessions. Track progress with exercise charts See your strength and volume trends for each exercise over time. Stop guessing if you’re progressing and make training decisions based on real data. Built-in AI training assistant Ask questions about lifting, recovery, and programming. Generate custom workout templates in seconds and turn ideas into structured workouts you can actually follow. Designed for real training Simple, distraction-free interface. Works for bodybuilding, powerlifting, and general strength training. Built to support long-term progress, not just short-term motivation. Download BarBud and train with intention.

Log a set in one tap. Forward is a gym workout tracker for lifters who run rotating splits, so your training never drifts across the week. FASTER LOGGING - Sets arrive pre-filled from last time, so one tap logs each one - A custom keypad built for numbers, not a fiddly system keyboard - Warm-up, drop and failure set types, one tap away - A rest timer that starts itself and lives in the Dynamic Island ROTATING SPLITS, DONE RIGHT - Training 3 on, 1 off? Your split advances when you FINISH a session, so it never drifts across weekdays like calendar-based apps - Build any rotating or weekly split, PPL, upper lower, full body, with rest days - Reorder days and exercises whenever your plan changes SEE REAL PROGRESS - Automatic personal records and estimated 1RM - Trend charts for every exercise - Per-muscle volume so you can balance your training - Body weight tracking - Streaks, weekly goals and achievements BUILT FOR THE GYM FLOOR - First-class supersets - Plate calculator - Warm-up ramp generator - Per-exercise notes for your own cues BRING YOUR HISTORY - Import your workout log from another tracking app with a CSV file - Export your whole history to CSV any time. Your data is yours PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your workouts are stored on your iPhone. There is no account to create, no servers, no analytics, no ads, and nothing is ever sold or shared. Keep iPhone Backup on and your history moves with you to a new phone. Free, with every feature unlocked.