Comparison

Forge vs JustBB Strength Training Log

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

Head to head
About

Forge

This app unifies strength, endurance, and mobility tracking into a single timeline for smart progress. It adapts its interface to various training types and offers advanced bio-metrics and AI-powered progression. Offline functionality ensures you can train anywhere.

Highlights
  • Unified training log
  • Offline first functionality
  • Advanced bio-metrics
  • AI-powered progression
  • Adaptive interface
Features
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Forge is the single source of truth for human performance—unifying strength, endurance, and mobility into one "log-fast, progress-smart" timeline. Whether you are lifting heavy, running a 5K, or doing a CrossFit WOD, Forge adapts its interface to the task. Why Forge? • Unified Logging: Seamlessly track Weight/Reps, Time/Distance, and AMRAPs. • Offline First: Train anywhere, sync silently when you're back online. • Advanced Bio-metrics: Pulse sync and training load analysis. • AI Architect: Adaptive progression and personalized workout generation. Forge Elite (Subscription) Unlock the full potential of your training with Forge Elite: • Unlimited Protocols • Advanced Analytics & Cloud Sync • AI Coach & Form Analysis Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

JustBB Strength Training Log

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JustBB is the cleanest, most powerful log for lifters who actually train hard. Completely free. No subscriptions. No account. No ads. Your data stays on your iPhone. — Core features — • Build exercises, supersets, and custom per-set targets your way • Categories and equipment for every exercise • Automatic dropset detection • Auto-fills weights and reps from your previous sessions • Per-set rating (easy / moderate / hard / failure) • Session tonnage and per-exercise personal records • Rest timer (runs on the lock screen) • Nested folders for a large training library • Drag & drop, search, dark mode, fully offline • Kilograms and pounds • Full session history and per-exercise history — Data and privacy — • Stored locally on your device • Backups to iCloud Drive • One-tap restore

Screenshots

Forge4 screens
JustBB Strength Training Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JustBB Strength Training Log at none against Forge's 3. Forge's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Forge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. JustBB Strength Training Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Forge versus JustBB Strength Training Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForgeJustBB Strength Training Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh JarrettAndrew Olefira

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Forge

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Forge Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Forge Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

JustBB Strength Training Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JustBB Strength Training Log free?
JustBB Strength Training Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Forge or JustBB Strength Training Log have ads?
Neither Forge nor JustBB Strength Training Log shows ads.

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