Comparison

Tolma vs On Program

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

On Program

This AI-powered strength training app creates personalized workout plans that adapt weekly based on your performance and feedback. It simplifies logging, offers exercise guidance, and provides motivation through progress tracking and social features.

Highlights
  • Adaptive weekly workout plans
  • RPE-based weight adjustments
  • Quick exercise logging
  • Built-in rest timer and plate calculator
  • AI-powered exercise and nutrition advice
  • Customizable workout parameters
  • Social motivation and progress tracking
Features
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On Program is a personal strength-training app that actually adapts to you. Answer a short setup and it builds a custom program around your goal, experience, equipment, and any injuries, then rebuilds it every week from how you really trained. No spreadsheets, no guesswork. TRAINS LIKE A REAL COACH - Your plan adjusts weekly using RPE (how hard your last set felt), so the weight is always right for you. - First week is a "baseline" — pick weights by feel and the app dials in your real numbers from there. - Beat your reps at an easy RPE and it adds weight automatically. Struggle, and it holds steady. LOG IN SECONDS - Do your sets, then log just the last one. That's it. - Built-in rest timer, plate calculator, and how-to cues for every lift. - Swap any exercise you don't like or can't do. A COACH IN YOUR POCKET - Ask anything, form, nutrition, motivation, why your plan looks the way it does. - Tell it "make my workouts shorter" or "4 sets instead of 5" and it actually changes your program. BRING YOUR OWN PLAN - Already have a plan from a coach? Paste it, snap a photo, or upload a PDF and On Program will run it for you. STAY MOTIVATED - Streaks, levels, and badges that reward showing up. - Track your estimated 1RM, weekly volume, and every personal record. - Add friends, race streaks, and keep each other on program. The only rule: stay on program. Download it, log your first session, and let it build around you. On Program provides general fitness guidance and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Talk to a doctor before starting any new exercise program. Subscription: On Program Pro unlocks the full app — Monthly $14.99/month or Annual $69.99/year, with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://quiet-maamoul-d4cb31.netlify.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://quiet-maamoul-d4cb31.netlify.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Tolma4 screens
On Program4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tolma at none against On Program's shown. On Program's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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 On Program sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tolma ships an update every 6 weeks, On Program every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tolma versus On Program: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTolmaOn Program
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB49 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKayin ClaytorADAM CHRISTOPHER BUZASSY

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tolma

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

On Program

Subscriptions2
  • On Program Pro Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • On Program Pro Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Tolma free?
Tolma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is On Program free?
On Program is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tolma or On Program have ads?
On Program shows ads; Tolma does not.
Which is updated more often, Tolma or On Program?
Tolma ships an update every 6 weeks, and On Program every 3 days. Most recently, Tolma was updated on November 5, 2026 and On Program on October 31, 2026.

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