Forge vs Workout Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Workout Tracker
Log workouts naturally by typing, and this app automatically structures your data. Track progress with charts and statistics, and get smart suggestions with premium features. Spend less time logging and more time training.
- Natural language workout logging
- Automatic recognition of sets, reps, weights, rest
- Exercise autocomplete and history
- Progress charts and statistics
- Personal record and volume tracking
- Plain-text import/export
- Smart progression suggestions (Premium)
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LiftPad is the workout log that feels like writing in your notes. Type your workout naturally, and LiftPad automatically recognizes exercises, weights, reps, sets, and rest times - giving you structured training history without slowing you down. Log workouts your way Write freely instead of navigating forms and menus. LiftPad turns your notes into useful workout data as you type. Edit in a tap Tap recognized weights, reps, and rest times to make quick changes. Exercise autocomplete makes repeated workouts even faster. Track your progress Review exercise history, personal records, training volume, consistency, and progress charts to see how your strength develops over time. Train smarter Optional premium features use your workout history to suggest your next sets, highlight trends, and surface useful training insights. Built for real training • Fast, free-form workout logging • Automatic recognition of sets, reps, weights, and rest • Exercise autocomplete and history • Progress charts and workout statistics • Personal record and volume tracking • Plain text workout import and export • Smart progression suggestions with Premium Spend less time managing your workout tracker and more time lifting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Forge at 9 against Workout Tracker's 1. Forge also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). 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
Both are free to download. Forge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Workout Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Forge against 5.0 for Workout Tracker. 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.
Forge ships an update every 3 weeks, Workout Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forge | Workout Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lightbox Studios LLC | Svante Dahlberg |
Customer experience
Forge
Workout Tracker
In-app purchases
Forge
- 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
Workout Tracker
- LiftPad Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- LiftPad Premium7 Days trial$17.991 Year





