# Forge vs SharpSet

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SharpSet at none against Forge's 4. Forge's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SharpSet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Forge against 5.0 for SharpSet. 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, SharpSet monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forge | SharpSet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-trainer-copilot/id6759533715/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharpset/id6762224961/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 97 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lightbox Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663381203) | [PBJ Software Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867077139) |

## What reviewers say

### Forge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-trainer-copilot/id6759533715)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forge Coach Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| ForgePro (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Forge Coach Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| ForgePro (Annual) | $149.99 | per year |


### SharpSet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharpset/id6762224961)

This workout tracker helps individuals and trainers achieve fitness goals with smart logging, PR detection, and progress tracking. It offers a free core experience with an optional Pro subscription for advanced features like data export and unlimited custom exercises.

**Highlights:** Smart exercise logging with autocomplete, 100+ pre-loaded exercises plus custom options, Automatic personal record detection, Detailed progress tracking and weekly stats, Dual mode for personal training and client management, Data export to CSV and JSON (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forge free?

Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SharpSet free?

SharpSet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Forge or SharpSet?

Forge and SharpSet are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Forge or SharpSet have ads?

Neither Forge nor SharpSet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forge or SharpSet?

Forge ships an update every 3 weeks, and SharpSet monthly. Most recently, Forge was updated on September 18, 2026 and SharpSet on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
