Tolma vs MaxRep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Tolma
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Tolma is a precision fitness tracker for lifters who care about the details. Log every set, track your progress across weeks and months, and see exactly where you stand โ without your data leaving your device. Most fitness apps are built for casual workouts and cloud dependency. Tolma is built for the barbell. Fractional weights, RPE tracking, automatic PR detection, and strength standards benchmarked against real competition data. Every feature designed for compound lifters who want precision, not noise. YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE Tolma works offline. No account required to start training. Your workout history, body measurements, and nutrition logs live on your iPhone. When you choose to sync, your data stays encrypted and protected behind Sign in with Apple. BUILT FOR BARBELL ATHLETES Log sets with weight, reps, and RPE. Tolma detects personal records automatically and celebrates them the way they deserve โ with gold, not confetti. Track your 1RM estimates across every lift. See your muscle balance and training consistency at a glance. NUTRITION TRACKING Log meals with full macro breakdowns. Track daily calories, protein, carbs, and fat. Review your nutrition history with clear charts. Simple, precise, and built into the same app as your training. TRAIN WITH YOUR COMMUNITY Follow other lifters, see their workouts in a real-time feed, and compete on leaderboards. Public profiles, likes, comments, and a search system to find training partners. Real competition, not vanity metrics. SET GOALS, HIT THEM Set specific targets for strength, body composition, or training frequency. Track your progress with data, not feelings. Tolma shows you exactly how close you are. TOLMA PRO Strength Standards and Body Composition are free for all users โ no subscription required. Unlock advanced tools with a 30-day free trial: โ Lifting DNA: Deep analysis of your training patterns, muscle balance, and lifting identity. โ Recovery Intelligence: Fatigue monitoring, readiness scoring, and deload alerts. โ Training Programs: Structured multi-week programming with linear, block, and daily undulating periodization. โ Smart Rest Timer: RPE-based intelligent rest periods that adapt to your effort. โ Apple Health Sync: Bidirectional sync of body metrics and workout data with Apple Health. โ Export: Download your training data as CSV or PDF reports. PRICING Tolma Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription: - Monthly: $9.99/month - Annual: $59.99/year (save 50%) Both plans include a 30-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tolma.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://tolma.app/terms
MaxRep
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MaxRep is a clean, fast workout tracker built for people who actually lift. No social feeds, no fluff โ just a powerful tool to log your training and watch yourself get stronger. Whether you follow a structured program or freestyle your sessions, MaxRep adapts to how you train. LOG EVERYTHING, YOUR WAY Barbell squats, bodyweight pull-ups, timed planks, morning runs โ it doesn't matter how you train. MaxRep handles it all. Every exercise gets an input layout that matches how you actually think about that movement, so logging a set takes seconds, not fumbles. BUILD YOUR PLAYBOOK Turn your favorite workouts into reusable routines. Lock in your exercises, sets, and target weights, then kick off any session in two taps. Organize routines into folders โ push/pull/legs, training blocks, deload weeks, whatever fits your program. 100+ EXERCISES READY TO GO Browse a curated library covering every muscle group and equipment type. Search by name, filter by what you need, and get detailed info on any movement. Can't find something? Create your own custom exercises with the exact input fields you need. WATCH YOURSELF GET STRONGER Track your personal records, see your total volume climb, and build workout streaks that keep you coming back. Tap into any exercise and scroll through your history โ actual proof that the work is paying off. BUILT FOR THE GYM, NOT THE COUCH MaxRep was designed around what actually matters between sets: โข A rest timer that stays out of your way until you need it โข Logging that feels fast even when your hands are chalky โข Starts up and works reliably, even when your gym's Wi-Fi doesn't โข Get from your pocket to your first set in two taps GET STARTED FREE MaxRep is free to download and use. Track workouts with up to 3 saved routines, 5 custom exercises, and your 10 most recent sessions in history. No time limits, no feature lockouts mid-workout โ everything you need to start training smarter. MAXREP PRO Ready to go all in? MaxRep Pro removes every limit and unlocks the full toolkit: โข Unlimited routines and folders to build out your entire program โข Unlimited custom exercises โ track anything you do โข Complete workout history so nothing gets lost โข Smart rest timer: auto-start after finishing a set, custom countdown durations, and default rest timer duration Try everything free for 7 days. Subscribe monthly or annually. MaxRep is built by a lifter, for lifters. Every feature exists because it solves a real problem in the gym. Questions or feedback? Reach out at support@maxrep.app Terms of Use: https://maxrep.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://maxrep.app/privacy Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MaxRep at 15.1 against Tolma's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Tolma sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MaxRep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tolma ships an update every 2 months, MaxRep monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tolma | MaxRep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kayin Claytor | Nottingham Software LLC |
In-app purchases
Tolma
- Tolma Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Tolma Pro1 Month trial$59.991 Year
MaxRep
- MaxRep Pro$1.991 Month
- MaxRep Pro$14.991 Year









