Comparison

Forge vs Workout Tracker

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Forge4 screens
Workout Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

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 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forge ships an update every 3 weeks, Workout Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Forge versus Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForgeWorkout Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLightbox Studios LLCSvante Dahlberg

Customer experience

Forge

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

Workout Tracker

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
2 purchases

Workout Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • LiftPad Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • LiftPad Premium7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Tracker free?
Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forge or Workout Tracker?
Forge and Workout Tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Forge or Workout Tracker have ads?
Neither Forge nor Workout Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forge or Workout Tracker?
Forge ships an update every 3 weeks, and Workout Tracker monthly. Most recently, Forge was updated on September 18, 2026 and Workout Tracker on September 9, 2026.

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