Comparison

Genova vs Ironset

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

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About

Genova

Features
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Genova is the intelligent workout tracker for lifters who want more than a logbook. It brings together precise strength logging, AI-powered programming, Apple Watch support, muscle recovery, Training Score, insight cards, cardio tracking, body measurements, social features, and progress analytics — everything you need to train smarter with more clarity and consistency. Track every set with weight, reps, RPE, rest time, warm-up sets, drop sets, and custom exercises. A built-in rest timer with Live Activities keeps you on pace without touching your phone, while estimated 1RM and personal records update automatically. Plan your training week from the redesigned Workout tab. Schedule strength and cardio sessions ahead, follow active programs, review targets, browse your exercise library, and jump into training faster. Genova supports workout programs, template management, weekly planning, and post-workout summaries. The AI coach helps you create workouts, build periodized programs, ask technique questions, analyze weak points, and get recommendations based on your training. The AI overlay lets you ask contextual follow-up questions from supported screens without leaving the flow. You stay in control with AI consent, memory, and data preferences. Recovery and readiness are built in. Genova estimates when muscles are ready using training volume, RPE, age, and feedback. Training Load and recovery signals help you spot fatigue and adjust before overtraining. Training Score summarizes your consistency, balance, recovery, and progress, while insight cards surface useful signals. See your progress. Track exercise stats, muscle group trends, cardio performance, template progress, Training Score, VO2 Max, muscle balance, Training Load, plateau detection, smart weight recommendations, and training heatmaps. Clear charts and shareable summaries show what is improving and what needs attention. Track any cardio type with duration, distance, calories, and heart-rate data when available. Use interval cardio for HIIT sessions with configurable high and low phases, then review clearer post-cardio summaries after each session. With Apple Watch, you can start and track workouts from your wrist, see live workout metrics, log strength and cardio sessions, and keep your phone in your pocket. Genova syncs training, recovery, progress, and dashboard data between iPhone and Apple Watch, with Apple Watch complications for quick access. Stay connected with friends through the activity feed, comments, reactions, friend profiles, and profile sharing. Share workout, cardio, goal, streak, profile, and heatmap summaries as polished images. Beyond workouts, Genova tracks body weight, arms, chest, waist, and more over time. Set goals for body weight, measurements, or one-rep max and follow your progress with clear visual charts. Genova includes Live Activities, Dynamic Island support, home screen widgets, Apple Health integration, notification preferences, app icon customization, accessibility settings, metric and imperial units. Your data stays flexible. Genova supports offline training, cloud sync across devices, import and export tools, account management, privacy controls, AI data controls, and full data deletion options. Genova is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian. Start training smarter today. Genova Pro unlocks AI coaching, advanced recovery insights, recovery personalization, interval cardio, plateau detection, advanced statistics, muscle balance details, AI exercise descriptions, RPE prediction, drop sets, warm-up sets, app icon customization, unlimited workout templates, unlimited goals, and expanded body measurement tracking. Subscription pricing and terms are shown at time of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://genovasport.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://genovasport.app/privacy

About

Ironset

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Train with structure. Track with precision. Keep your data under your control. Ironset is a private, offline-first strength and cardio tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch. Build training plans, log every set, understand your progress, and stay accountable—without ads, third-party analytics, or trackers. TRAIN YOUR WAY • Log strength and cardio workouts. Track warm-ups, working sets, drop sets, supersets, RPE, RIR, notes, rest timers, and personal records. • Build reusable workout plans, choose a recommended starting routine, or import workouts from CSV. • Run workouts from iPhone, follow your session on Apple Watch, and use Live Activities, Dynamic Island, Lock Screen controls, and Control Center actions. • Schedule compatible plans in Apple’s Workout app. SEE WHAT IS WORKING • Explore workout history, muscle balance, weekly and monthly reports, streaks, readiness, and recovery guidance. • Track body measurements and protected progress photos with side-by-side comparisons. • Connect Apple Health for workouts, steps, active energy, sleep, resting heart rate, and HRV—only with the permissions you choose. • Use privacy-aware Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. BUILD BETTER TRAINING • Create custom exercises and plans for any goal or available equipment. • Ironset Pro can turn pasted workout text or a workout image into a plan. • Ask the adaptive Coach questions about recent training, generate a validated workout, then review and save it. • Adjust a workout around time, equipment, soreness, and recovery. ACCOUNTABILITY WITHOUT THE NOISE • Use Live Crew with Sign in with Apple to connect by username, share goals and progress, copy shared programs, train with a partner, and run fair competitions. • Send preset cheers during live sessions and optionally share what you are listening to. • Join global and country leaderboards only when you opt in. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Guest mode stays fully on-device. Detailed workout history, Health data, measurements, progress photos, notes, and listening history are not uploaded to Crew. Connected features are optional and explain what they share before they send data. Ironset contains no ads or third-party analytics. IRONSET PRO Upgrade for: • Adaptive Coach and AI workout creation • Unlimited custom workout plans (Free includes up to three) • Advanced analytics, records, and progress insights • Advanced Crew coaching and analytics • Premium app icons, accent colors, and widget customization • An option to keep the display awake during workouts Core logging, Apple Health, recovery tools, import/export, ranks, basic Crew, body measurements, private progress photos, basic reports, and basic widgets remain free. Ironset Pro is available as auto-renewable weekly, monthly, and yearly subscriptions. Eligible new subscribers may receive an introductory trial. Payment and renewal are managed by Apple; subscriptions can be managed or canceled in App Store settings. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.berendt.ai/

Screenshots

Genova4 screens
Ironset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ironset at 18.0 against Genova's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Genova sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Ironset sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Genova ships an update every 5 days, Ironset every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Genova versus Ironset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenovaIronset
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB33 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperKIRILL HUNDORYNMatthew Berendt

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Genova

Subscriptions3
  • GymUp Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • GymUp Pro3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • GymUp Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Ironset

Subscriptions3
  • Lift.ai Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Lift.ai Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Lift.ai Pro Yearly14 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Genova free?
Genova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ironset free?
Ironset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Genova or Ironset have ads?
Neither Genova nor Ironset shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Genova or Ironset?
Genova ships an update every 5 days, and Ironset every 9 days. Most recently, Genova was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ironset on October 24, 2026.

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