Comparison

Forge vs KOBP Strength

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

KOBP Strength

This app helps serious lifters track every set, benchmark their strength against global standards, and receive AI-driven coaching. It offers detailed progress charts, global leaderboards, and shareable session summaries. Users can import existing training data to get started quickly.

Highlights
  • Strength percentile rankings
  • AI coaching based on training data
  • Track every lift with precision
  • Global leaderboard for top sets
  • Import training history from any format
  • Shareable session summary cards
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Most workout apps are built for casual fitness. KOBP Strength is built for people who actually want to get stronger. Log every set. See where you rank globally. Get AI coaching based on your actual numbers; not generic advice. STRENGTH PERCENTILE RANKINGS Every lift is benchmarked against real-world standards. Know exactly where you stand; Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, or Elite — relative to your bodyweight. Stop guessing. Start knowing. COACH AI Not generic tips. Coach AI reads your full training history and gives you the same feedback you'd pay a personal trainer $100/hour for — specific weights, rep targets, frequency adjustments, and PR predictions based on your actual progression rate. Available with Premium. Optionally reads Apple Health for recovery context. YOUR SESSION. YOUR ANIMAL. Every session generates a shareable 1080×1080 card showing your volume tier — Field Mouse, Grizzly Bear, Silverback, Elephant, and more. One tap to save or post anywhere. TRACK EVERY LIFT Log sets, reps, and weight with speed and precision. 30+ standard lifts across every muscle group. Custom lifts. Superset support. Copy previous session. Progress charts for every movement. GLOBAL LEADERBOARD See how your top sets stack up worldwide. Import competitors via share link. Friendly competition drives results. IMPORT AI Already have training history somewhere else? Import AI reads any format — CSV, screenshot, photo of your logbook, copied notes — and brings it all in automatically. No template required. FREE. FOREVER. Free account includes full progress charts, complete history, session share cards, strength percentile rankings, global leaderboard, and automatic cloud backup; no subscription required. Premium ($49.99/year or $6.99/month) adds Coach AI, Import AI, up to 5 lifters, custom lifts, bodyweight tracking, volume analytics, and CSV export. If you're tired of guessing and ready to train with intent; download KOBP Strength and start building real strength. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Forge4 screens
KOBP Strength4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KOBP Strength at every 5 days against Forge's every 3 weeks. Forge's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 KOBP Strength sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 KOBP Strength. 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, KOBP Strength every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Forge versus KOBP Strength: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForgeKOBP Strength
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLightbox Studios LLCBRIAN PEREZ

Customer experience

Forge

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

KOBP Strength

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

KOBP Strength

Subscriptions2
  • KOBP Fitness Premium-monthly$6.991 Month
  • KOBP Fitness Premium-Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KOBP Strength free?
KOBP Strength is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forge or KOBP Strength?
Forge and KOBP Strength are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Forge or KOBP Strength have ads?
Neither Forge nor KOBP Strength shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forge or KOBP Strength?
Forge ships an update every 3 weeks, and KOBP Strength every 5 days. Most recently, Forge was updated on October 5, 2026 and KOBP Strength on October 12, 2026.

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