Comparison

FitnessTracker vs Hormesis

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

Head to head
About

FitnessTracker

Log workouts, track nutrition, and monitor weight changes to build strength and make measurable progress. Analyze performance trends with a clean, distraction-free fitness journal. Offers a Pro subscription for advanced features and unlimited custom programs.

Highlights
  • Workout logging with sets, reps, and weights
  • Calorie and protein tracking
  • Weight and measurement tracking
  • Custom workout programs
  • Advanced analytics and progress charts (Pro)
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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FitnessTracker is a gym log, macro tracker and progress coach in one app. Log every set, hit your calories and protein, and follow a cut, bulk or maintenance plan that keeps your daily goals on track for you. No social feeds. No ads. No account needed. Your data stays on your iPhone. PLANS THAT RUN YOUR GOALS Pick a cut, bulk or maintenance phase with a goal weight and an end date. From day one, FitnessTracker sets your daily calories, macros and steps, puts your target on the weight chart and switches to your training program. • Live dashboard: day X of Y, on track or behind, your weight against the planned line • Weekly check-in that suggests a calorie change and applies it in one tap • More calories on training days, fewer on rest days, or a goal for each weekday • Progress photos for each phase, first against latest • Line up phases back to back: cut, then maintain, then bulk WORKOUT LOG & PROGRAMS • Log sets, reps and weight in seconds, with rest timer and plate calculator • Build your own program, or follow one from the library • Your last session shown on every exercise, overall or on this program day • Automatic PRs, with PR history for every lift • Apple Watch app with heart rate, calories and live workout sync • Live Activity on your Lock Screen while you train MUSCLE MAP & ANALYTICS • Muscle Map: see sets per muscle this week, across 17 precise muscles • Every exercise shows exactly which muscles it works • Weekly summary of your training, with charts you can scrub • Exercise Info: history, top lifts and progress for any movement NUTRITION & DAILY GOALS • Calories, protein, carbs and fat with daily rings • Different goals on different days, scheduled ahead or set for one day • Goal history shows how often you've hit each goal • Steps and sleep from Apple Health BODY & PROGRESS • Weight trend with weekly averages and smart targets that work out your goal date or pace • Waist and body measurements • Front, side and back progress photos CALCULATORS • TDEE from your own weigh-ins and food logs • One-rep max, strength standards, BMI, macros and plate loading BUILT FOR CONSISTENCY • Today dashboard you can arrange your way • Habits, streaks and reminders • Home Screen widgets and Siri shortcuts • Works on iPhone and iPad, and follows your text size PRO (MONTHLY OR YEARLY, AUTO-RENEWING) • Program Library: ready-made programs for every split and level • Smart Program Builder: a balanced program built around your week • Unlimited programs and workout days • Lift Analytics: volume, strength trends and PR history • Muscle Map history for every past week • Program Analysis: which muscles your plan covers and which it misses • Full-body measurements: chest, arms, hips, thighs and more • Data Overview: every day you've logged in one exportable table • Autofill each lift from your last workout PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything you log stays on your device. No account, no tracking. Export a full backup any time, and import it on a new phone. Privacy Policy: https://marcusdwilliams.com/apps/apps-privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Hormesis

Features
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Hormesis: Build Resilience, One Cold Rep Turn discipline into short, level-based sessions and train your body to handle stress in just 2–10 minutes a day. Hormesis gamifies controlled stress so busy people actually stick with it. Complete micro-sessions of cold, heat, breathing, fasting and effort, progress through game-style levels, earn streaks and badges, and watch real resilience emerge in weeks. A personalized protocol adapts to your goals, your access (shower, sauna, gym) and your pace, so you build at the right intensity from day one. What Hormesis does for you: - Short, effective sessions: 2–10 minute guided reps of cold, heat, breath, fasting and movement that fit into any part of your day. - Step-by-step coaching: Each technique is broken into clear cues with built-in timers and in-session guidance. - Game-like progression: Daily protocol, streaks, and challenges turn discomfort into something you actually look forward to. - Personalized plan: Built around your goals, your stress response, and what you have access to from day one. - Resilience score: A baseline that climbs as you train, so you can see yourself getting harder. - Trackable progress: Visual streaks and mastery levels show real improvement week over week. Designed for people done feeling soft: - Perfect for anyone tired of foggy mornings, low energy, and reaching for comfort the second things get hard. - Ideal for beginners and experienced biohackers building cold, heat, fasting and breathing into a real habit. - Turns inconsistent willpower into a daily routine with reminders and bite-sized sessions. Why people love Hormesis: - Removes overwhelm with crystal-clear micro-steps and one small dose at a time. - Makes discipline feel rewarding instead of punishing. - Builds momentum fast: many users feel calmer and sharper within the first week. - Built on hormesis: the science of getting stronger from small, controlled stress. Features You'll Love: - Personalized daily protocol built around your profile and goals - Level-based technique library (cold showers, sauna & heat, box breathing, fasting windows, hard sets, and more) - Daily challenges with streaks and badges - Step-by-step session guides with built-in timers - Resilience score and progress tracking - Reminders and daily habit tracking Download Hormesis and complete your first 2-minute cold session today: make getting stronger simple, fast, and consistent. A subscription is required to access the full app experience and features. Terms of Use: https://legal.rocapine.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://legal.rocapine.com/privacy

Screenshots

FitnessTracker4 screens
Hormesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FitnessTracker at none against Hormesis's shown. Hormesis's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, 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. FitnessTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Hormesis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FitnessTracker versus Hormesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitnessTrackerHormesis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB80 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMARCUS DANIEL WILLIAMSLes Nants

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FitnessTracker

Subscriptions2
  • FitnessTracker Pro$3.991 Month
  • FitnessTracker Pro$32.991 Year
2 purchases

Hormesis

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FitnessTracker free?
FitnessTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hormesis free?
Hormesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FitnessTracker or Hormesis have ads?
Hormesis shows ads; FitnessTracker does not.

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