Comparison

Iron vs Cise

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

Head to head
About

Iron

Features
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HOW TO USE IRON: 1. Create a workout 2. Add exercises to your workout 3. Add sets for each exercise 4. Record reps and weight for every set 5. Track your progress over time NOTE: Iron is a workout logging tool only. It does not provide medical or training advice. Always lift responsibly and consult a professional if needed. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cise

This app helps users create and log custom workout plans for strength training and weightlifting. It focuses on personal growth and consistency, avoiding gamification and competition to encourage users to push themselves safely into a growth zone.

Highlights
  • Custom workout plans
  • Fast swipe-based logging
  • Strength training progress tracking
  • Exercise editing
  • Superset support
  • Workout history and graphs
Features
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Cise is a workout tracking app designed to be quick, effective, and easy to use in the gym. Create workout plans, log workouts, track progress, and stay consistent with a streamlined swipe-based platform built for strength training and weightlifting. Cise focuses on helping users build long-term consistency rather than chasing streaks, rankings, or social comparison. Fitness is you vs. you. Features include: • Multiple Workout Programs (Pro) • Workout Variations (Pro) • Cloud Backup • Fast swipe-based set logging • Live Activities for Lock Screen workout tracking • Custom workout plans and training sessions • Strength training and weightlifting progress tracking • Exercise editing and workout customization • Linked Exercises and Supersets • Auto Progression tools • Workout history, calendar, and progress graphs • Quick Adjust for temporary or permanent workout changes • Deload support • Built-in tutorial and FAQ guidance The Cise philosophy is centered around personal growth through weightlifting. Instead of encouraging competition with others, Cise helps users focus on consistent progress over time. Comparison is the thief of joy, and meaningful improvement comes from showing up, training intelligently, and pushing beyond your comfort zone. Be All You Can Be with Cise. Veteran Owned and Operated. Subscription required to access certain premium features. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Cise-Privacy-Policy-3280ad9b625780faaddef9b06677bd43?source=copy_link Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Cise-Terms-of-Service-3290ad9b625780b8837ef5c76a39192a?source=copy_link

Screenshots

Iron4 screens
Cise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iron at none against Cise's 2. Iron also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Iron asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iron ships an update every 4 days, Cise every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Iron versus Cise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIronCise
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTegveer BhattiBRANDON THOMAS LIMA

In-app purchases

None

Iron

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cise

Subscriptions2
  • Cise Pro14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Cise Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Iron free?
Iron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cise free?
Cise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Iron or Cise have ads?
Neither Iron nor Cise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iron or Cise?
Iron ships an update every 4 days, and Cise every 2 weeks. Most recently, Iron was updated on October 5, 2026 and Cise on October 10, 2026.

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