Comparison

Repd vs Forge

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

Head to head
About

Repd

Features
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repd is the workout logging app built specifically for personal trainers who need to move fast between clients and sets. No clunky menus. No unnecessary taps. Just open a client, start logging, and go. BUILT FOR TRAINERS Most logging apps are built for solo athletes. repd is built for the trainer managing a full roster — each client with their own history, plan, and progress. FAST LOGGING Log reps and weight with a single-tap numpad. Ghost values pre-fill from your client's last session so you spend less time typing and more time coaching. OFFLINE FIRST, PRIVATE BY DEFAULT repd works without internet. No login, no account, no cloud. Your client data stays on your device. PROGRESS THAT MOTIVATES Automatic PR detection flags new personal records the moment they happen. Volume tracking shows total load moved per session. Sparkline charts reveal strength trends at a glance. SHARE THE WIN Export a clean session summary card after every workout to send straight to your client. CRASH-PROOF Draft sessions recover automatically, so a dropped phone never costs you a workout. FREE TO START Manage up to 3 clients free, with unlimited sessions, the full exercise library, set/rep/weight logging, personal records, session history, and share-card export. repd PRO — $12.99/month or $99.99/year Unlock unlimited clients plus the trainer's toolkit: workout planner, smart rest timer, set tags (warmup, dropset, failure), RPE logging, and client progress reports. repd Pro is an auto-renewing subscription at $12.99/month or $99.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://a1234567-s.github.io/repd-privacy/

About

Forge

This AI-powered coaching assistant for personal trainers allows you to log client workouts by simply talking. It automatically transcribes exercises, sets, reps, and weights, eliminating the need for manual data entry. Clients receive instant email summaries of their sessions.

Highlights
  • Voice-powered session logging
  • AI classification of workout data
  • Session history and client management
  • Automatic personal record tracking
  • Email session summaries for clients
  • Voice editing for corrections
Features
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Forge is the AI-powered coaching assistant built for personal trainers. Just talk during your session — Forge listens, transcribes, and logs every exercise, set, rep, and weight automatically. No more typing. No more clipboards. No more forgetting what your client did last week. HOW IT WORKS • Hit record and coach naturally • Forge's AI separates workout data from small talk in real time • When you're done, get a structured session summary instantly • Client gets an email recap automatically FEATURES • Voice-powered session logging — just talk, Forge handles the rest • AI classification — workout instructions vs. conversation, sorted automatically • Session history — every client's full training history at your fingertips • Personal records — PRs tracked and highlighted automatically • Client roster — manage all your clients in one place • Session email summaries — clients get a professional recap after every session • Voice editing — "move that last set to incline press" and it's done • Activity feed — see all sessions across clients with email status tracking • Background review — sessions parsed while you coach, review when you're ready PRO FEATURES ($19/mo) • Unlimited sessions (free tier includes 10) • Group classes — one recording, every client logged • Full analytics — strength curves, volume trends, PR tracking • CSV & PDF export — share progress reports with clients BUILT FOR THE GYM Forge works best with AirPods or a wireless mic. Designed for noisy environments where typing isn't an option. PRIVACY FIRST Audio is processed for transcription only and never stored. Your clients' data stays yours. Terms of Service: https://trainwithforge.fit/terms Privacy Policy: https://trainwithforge.fit/privacy

Screenshots

Repd4 screens
Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Forge at every 3 weeks against Repd's every 3 months. Forge also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Repd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Forge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repd ships an update every 3 months, Forge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Repd versus Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepdForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnoushka SabooLightbox Studios LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Repd

Subscriptions2
  • repd Pro$12.991 Month
  • repd Pro$99.991 Year
4 purchases

Forge

Subscriptions4
  • Forge Coach Monthly$9.991 Month
  • ForgePro (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Forge Coach Annual$79.991 Year
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  • ForgePro (Annual)$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Repd free?
Repd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Repd or Forge have ads?
Neither Repd nor Forge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repd or Forge?
Repd ships an update every 3 months, and Forge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Repd was updated on September 14, 2026 and Forge on September 18, 2026.

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