Comparison

RepNotes AI vs Forge

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

Head to head
About

RepNotes AI

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RepNotes AI is a fast workout notebook for lifters who want less friction and clearer progress. Type your workout the way you already think about it: bench 225 3x5 squat 185 4x6 pullups 3x8 RepNotes AI turns simple gym notes into structured workout history, exercise details, PRs, trends, and shareable recaps. Track your training with: - Fast workout logging from plain text - Structured sets, reps, weights, notes, and history - Progress tracking for PRs, volume, streaks, and lift trends - Training balance and consistency insights - Rest timers, workout reminders, and workout sharing - AI-generated workout insights for Premium members Free users can log one workout per day. RepNotes AI Premium unlocks unlimited daily workout logging, premium progress features, and AI workout insights. RepNotes AI is built for strength training, bodybuilding, general gym logging, and lifters who want their workout notebook to become useful training history. RepNotes AI is not medical advice, personal training, physical therapy, or a substitute for a qualified professional. Always train safely and use your own judgment. RepNotes AI offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions for premium features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.repnotes.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.repnotes.app/privacy

About

Forge

This AI-powered coaching assistant for personal trainers allows you to log client workouts by simply talking. It automatically transcribes exercises, sets, reps, and weights, eliminating the need for manual data entry. Clients receive instant email summaries of their sessions.

Highlights
  • Voice-powered session logging
  • AI classification of workout data
  • Session history and client management
  • Automatic personal record tracking
  • Email session summaries for clients
  • Voice editing for corrections
Features
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Forge is the AI-powered coaching assistant built for personal trainers. Just talk during your session — Forge listens, transcribes, and logs every exercise, set, rep, and weight automatically. No more typing. No more clipboards. No more forgetting what your client did last week. HOW IT WORKS • Hit record and coach naturally • Forge's AI separates workout data from small talk in real time • When you're done, get a structured session summary instantly • Client gets an email recap automatically FEATURES • Voice-powered session logging — just talk, Forge handles the rest • AI classification — workout instructions vs. conversation, sorted automatically • Session history — every client's full training history at your fingertips • Personal records — PRs tracked and highlighted automatically • Client roster — manage all your clients in one place • Session email summaries — clients get a professional recap after every session • Voice editing — "move that last set to incline press" and it's done • Activity feed — see all sessions across clients with email status tracking • Background review — sessions parsed while you coach, review when you're ready PRO FEATURES ($19/mo) • Unlimited sessions (free tier includes 10) • Group classes — one recording, every client logged • Full analytics — strength curves, volume trends, PR tracking • CSV & PDF export — share progress reports with clients BUILT FOR THE GYM Forge works best with AirPods or a wireless mic. Designed for noisy environments where typing isn't an option. PRIVACY FIRST Audio is processed for transcription only and never stored. Your clients' data stays yours. Terms of Service: https://trainwithforge.fit/terms Privacy Policy: https://trainwithforge.fit/privacy

Screenshots

RepNotes AI4 screens
Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Forge at 3 against RepNotes AI's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. RepNotes AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Forge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RepNotes AI versus Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepNotes AIForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB97 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHidden Strata LLCLightbox Studios LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RepNotes AI

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$69.991 Year
4 purchases

Forge

Subscriptions4
  • Forge Coach Monthly$9.991 Month
  • ForgePro (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Forge Coach Annual$79.991 Year
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  • ForgePro (Annual)$149.991 Year

Questions

Is RepNotes AI free?
RepNotes AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RepNotes AI or Forge have ads?
Neither RepNotes AI nor Forge shows ads.

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