Comparison

Tolma vs ForgeFit AI

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

Head to head
About

Tolma

Features
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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 — 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 — 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 — no subscription required. Unlock advanced tools with a 30-day free trial: — Lifting DNA: Deep analysis of your training patterns, muscle balance, and lifting identity. — Recovery Intelligence: Fatigue monitoring, readiness scoring, and deload alerts. — Training Programs: Structured multi-week programming with linear, block, and daily undulating periodization. — Smart Rest Timer: RPE-based intelligent rest periods that adapt to your effort. — 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

About

ForgeFit AI

Features
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Forge Fit AI replaces your trainer, nutritionist, and accountability partner. Answer a two‑minute onboarding and we build your calorie targets, macros, workout split, peptide schedule, and daily check-ins automatically. Every day you get a clear plan plus an on-call AI coach that adapts to your stats. What you get • Personalized targets: Dynamic calories, macros, water, fiber, and streak tracking with instant adjustments as your weight/goal changes. • FORGE FIT Coach (AI): Ask anything—workout plans, nutrition tweaks, recovery advice, pep talks—and save AI-generated workouts straight to your log. • Adaptive workouts: Upper/lower, PPL, HIIT, or home sessions with clear durations, exercise lists, and the option to log custom workouts. • Smart nutrition: One-tap meal logging, barcode scanner, photo/AI scan, and hydration tracking so your dashboard always reflects reality. • Peptide tracker: (Pro) Log protocols, doses, reminders, and history with 35+ preloaded peptides. • Accountability layer: Morning check-ins, social brags, progress stats, and reminders keep you consistent when motivation dips. FORGE FIT is free to try. Upgrade to PRO to unlock unlimited AI coaching, peptide tracking, advanced analytics, and premium content. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Terms of Use: https://getforge.fit/terms

Screenshots

Tolma4 screens
ForgeFit AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ForgeFit AI at every 3 weeks against Tolma's every 6 weeks. ForgeFit AI also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Tolma sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ForgeFit AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tolma ships an update every 6 weeks, ForgeFit AI every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Tolma versus ForgeFit AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTolmaForgeFit AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKayin ClaytorMichael Philiastides

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tolma

Subscriptions2
  • Tolma Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Tolma Pro1 Month trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

ForgeFit AI

Subscriptions2
  • Forge Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Forge Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Tolma free?
Tolma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ForgeFit AI free?
ForgeFit AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tolma or ForgeFit AI have ads?
Neither Tolma nor ForgeFit AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tolma or ForgeFit AI?
Tolma ships an update every 6 weeks, and ForgeFit AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tolma was updated on November 5, 2026 and ForgeFit AI on November 5, 2026.

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