Comparison

Trayne vs Compound

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

Head to head
About

Trayne

This strength training app provides structured programming and science-based fatigue management for intermediate to advanced lifters. It offers detailed analytics to track long-term progress, including periodized training blocks and recovery recommendations.

Highlights
  • Periodized training blocks (Bulk, Cut, Maintain)
  • Smart fatigue management and deload recommendations
  • Comprehensive analytics (1RM trends, volume, RPE)
  • Bodyweight tracking and visualization
  • Customizable exercise library with photos and notes
  • Real-time workout logging with rest timer
  • Progress picture tracking
Features
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Stop spinning your wheels. Start training with intention. Trayne is a strength training tracker built around focused training blocks. Instead of treating every workout as an isolated session, Trayne helps you commit to a goal, train consistently, and see how your performance changes over time. One block. One goal. Clear progress. TRAIN WITH PURPOSE Choose what you're trying to accomplish and build your training around it. • Bulk — Build muscle and strength • Cut — Lose body fat while maintaining strength • Maintain — Preserve your current physique Each training block gives your training a clear direction for weeks at a time. LOG EVERY SET Quickly record your workouts while you train. Track: • Weight • Reps • RPE • Warm-up and working sets • Exercises • Bodyweight Built-in calculations turn your training data into useful metrics automatically. SEE YOUR STRENGTH PROGRESS Every set contributes to your long-term training history. Track: • Estimated 1RM • Effective volume • Total volume / tonnage • Weekly sets by muscle group • RPE trends • Personal records • Bodyweight trends See the trend instead of judging your progress from one good workout. KNOW WHEN TO BACK OFF Training harder isn't always training better. Trayne analyzes your training volume and RPE to estimate accumulated fatigue and help identify when it's time to recover or deload. KEEP YOUR TRAINING HISTORY Your previous training blocks become part of your long-term progression. Compare blocks, review your performance, and use your history to make better decisions about what comes next. PERSONALIZE YOUR TRAINING Create custom exercises and add notes and photos to remember the details that matter. Save: • Machine settings • Seat positions • Cable attachments • Form cues • Technique reminders TRACK YOUR PHYSIQUE Record your bodyweight and progress pictures alongside your training blocks so you can see how your physique changes over time. BUILT FOR LIFTERS Trayne is designed for people who take strength training seriously. No social feed. No endless distractions. Just your training, your data, and your progress. Choose the goal. Train. Track. Progress. Repeat. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Compound

This app simplifies fitness by focusing on four core movements and two key metrics: calories and protein. It provides personalized workout plans and nutrition targets, with features like meal scanning and progress tracking. Designed for those seeking a sustainable approach to strength and weight management without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • Workout plan based on four movement patterns
  • Calorie and protein tracking
  • Personalized progression
  • Meal scanning and barcode scanning
  • GLP-1 user protein target adjustment
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Friends-first social layer
Features
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Stop guessing in the gym. Compound builds your strength training plan and picks the weight for every set, then shows your strength climbing from Iron to Olympian. Hit two food numbers, calories and protein, by snapping a photo of your plate. Compound is for people who are tired of guessing. Tired of starting a program and dropping it in week three. Tired of lifting for months with no idea whether you're getting stronger. Tired of putting in the work and not seeing your body change. What you get - A plan that decides for you. Four movements, squat, hinge, push and pull, sized to the days you can actually train. Open the app and today's workout is ready, weights included. - Strength you can see. Every session is a step up the map, and the sets you log earn your rank on the lifts you already do, from Iron to Olympian. - Two numbers for food: a calorie target and a protein target. Snap a photo of your plate to log it. On a GLP-1, your protein target is set higher to help protect muscle. - The people you train with. Share your workouts and meals with your friends, and see what they're lifting and eating. Private by default. What you don't get A 40-exercise menu, macros of macros, or a program you have to design yourself. Built for the body you want Anyone who wants to build the physique they've been picturing, without turning it into a second job. No splits to design, no spreadsheets, no week spent deciding. Show up, lift what the plan says, hit your two numbers, and watch your strength climb. Try Compound Pro free for a week. Cancel anytime. Stop guessing. Start climbing. Terms of use: https://compoundfit.app/terms Privacy policy: https://compoundfit.app/privacy

Screenshots

Trayne4 screens
Compound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trayne at 5.0 against Compound's 4.7. Compound's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Trayne sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Compound sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trayne holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trayne ships an update fortnightly, Compound every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Trayne versus Compound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrayneCompound
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB138 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSahil NagpalHIEU HUYNH LUU

Customer experience

Trayne

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Compound

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Trayne

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
6 purchases

Compound

Subscriptions5
  • Compound Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Compound Pro Creator Promo (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Compound Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Compound Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Compound Pro (Annual)14 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Compound Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Trayne free?
Trayne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compound free?
Compound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trayne or Compound?
Trayne is rated higher. Trayne averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Compound averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.
Do Trayne or Compound have ads?
Neither Trayne nor Compound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trayne or Compound?
Trayne ships an update fortnightly, and Compound every 6 days. Most recently, Trayne was updated on October 28, 2026 and Compound on October 28, 2026.

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