Comparison

Forge vs SyncSet

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

Head to head
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

About

SyncSet

This app helps personal trainers create custom workout plans, assign them to clients, and track progress. It facilitates direct communication and integrates with health data for a streamlined coaching experience.

Highlights
  • Build custom workout programs
  • Assign programs to clients
  • Track workout completion
  • Direct client messaging
  • Integrate with Apple Health
  • Client progress tracking
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SyncSet is the simplest way for personal trainers to program workouts and manage clients. All from one app. Build custom programs with exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods. Assign them to clients with one tap. Track who's completing their workouts and who needs a check-in. Message clients directly with automatic insights and changes from their feedback. FOR TRAINERS: - Build structured workout programs with a clean drag-and-drop editor (or paste your own texts & let the app parse through it!) - Organize exercises by day with sets, reps, weight, and rest - Assign programs to individual clients instantly - See real-time compliance — know who trained and who skipped - Message clients with built-in chat (no more texting from your personal phone) - View client health data (steps, weight, heart rate, and sleep) synced from Apple Health or Health Connect - 14-day free trial, then one simple subscription according to your client base FOR CLIENTS: - View your assigned workout program at a glance - Log sets as you train, with detailed overviews and guides. Unsure? Ask a question and get direct answers on movement tips. - Track your progress over time - Message your trainer directly in the app - Completely free! No subscription required for clients joining their trainer's team SyncSet connects to Apple Health (iOS) to display steps, weight, heart rate, and sleep data. This data is read-only and never shared with third parties or used for advertising. Whether you train 2 clients or 25, SyncSet keeps your coaching organized and professional. Main Website: https://syncsetapp.com Privacy Policy: https://syncsetapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://syncsetapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Forge4 screens
SyncSet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SyncSet at none against Forge's 4. SyncSet also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Forge's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Forge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SyncSet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Forge against 5.0 for SyncSet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forge has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forge ships an update every 3 weeks, SyncSet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Forge versus SyncSet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForgeSyncSet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLightbox Studios LLCBryce Dempsey

Customer experience

Forge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SyncSet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
None

SyncSet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SyncSet free?
SyncSet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Forge or SyncSet?
Forge and SyncSet are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Forge or SyncSet have ads?
Neither Forge nor SyncSet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forge or SyncSet?
Forge ships an update every 3 weeks, and SyncSet fortnightly. Most recently, Forge was updated on September 18, 2026 and SyncSet on September 30, 2026.

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