Comparison

PRGRES vs Velpa

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

Head to head
About

PRGRES

This app helps users meticulously log their weightlifting sessions, track personal records, and visualize strength gains. It offers custom workout plan creation and a muscle map to monitor training focus. The application operates entirely offline with no subscriptions or ads.

Highlights
  • Log exercises with sets, reps, weight, and RPE
  • Build and save unlimited custom workout plans
  • Automatic personal record detection
  • Strength progress charts and 1RM estimates
  • Muscle map for training focus
  • Rest timer with Live Activity
  • Workout history with session stats
Features
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PRGRES is a free workout tracker for iPhone with unlimited custom workouts and plans, no account, no ads and no data collection: the App Store privacy label reads “Data Not Collected”. Log sets, reps and weight in seconds, catch new PRs automatically, and see when it is time to add weight. There are no limits on plans, workouts, exercises or history, and every feature in the app is free. LOG FAST - Sets, reps, weight and optional RPE, with suggested weights from your last session - Quick Log: type or dictate "bench 3x5 100kg" and PRGRES fills in the sets - Warm-up, drop set and AMRAP sets; timed holds, cardio and bodyweight exercises each get the right inputs - Assisted pull-ups and dips log your bodyweight minus the assist - 400+ exercises, or create your own mid-workout - Rest timer with a Live Activity on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island TRAIN WITH A PLAN - Unlimited custom plans, plus 7 built-in programs to start from, including 5×5, GZCLP, push/pull/legs and upper/lower splits - Rep ranges for double progression: reach the top of the range on every set and the next session starts heavier - Progressive overload suggestions that also flag stalled lifts - Plate, warm-up and 1RM calculators - Share a plan by link with friends who use PRGRES SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Automatic PRs for estimated 1RM, heaviest weight and best session volume - Estimated 1RM charts for every lift - Muscle map with weekly set targets per muscle - Daily readiness check, plus insights on your volume, consistency and muscle balance - A dashboard you arrange yourself, and 5 Home Screen widgets: today's workout, your streak, your next PR target, a training heatmap and your muscle split LEVEL UP - XP and levels for every workout, 56 achievements, and daily and weekly challenges - Strength Leagues: your bench press, squat and deadlift tier, from Iron to Grandmaster, based on your estimated 1RM relative to your bodyweight BRING YOUR HISTORY - Import the CSV export from Strong, Hevy, Boostcamp or WorkIt, or a generic CSV - A summary shows your workouts, date range, top lifts and the level your history adds up to - Export your full history to CSV at any time YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS - No account, no sign-up, no ads - Your workouts are stored on your iPhone, and logging works offline - Apple Health only if you allow it: save finished workouts on iOS 26 or later, and let the readiness check use your sleep and heart-rate data - Weights in kg or lbs; light, dark or system appearance. The app is in English. QUESTIONS Is PRGRES free? Yes. Every feature in the app is free, with no limits on plans, workouts, exercises or history. Do I need an account? No. Open the app and log a workout. Does PRGRES collect my data? No. The App Store privacy label reads “Data Not Collected”, and your workouts are stored on your iPhone. Can I bring my workouts from another app? Yes. PRGRES imports CSV exports from Strong, Hevy, Boostcamp and WorkIt, and a generic CSV. Does it work offline? Yes. Logging, the rest timer and your history all work without a connection. More at prgrs.app

About

Velpa

Track your daily steps, distance, and calories with this intuitive pedometer. Build healthy habits, set walking goals, and monitor your progress through a modern interface. Connect with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your activity.

Highlights
  • Automatic step counting
  • Distance and calorie tracking
  • GPS walk recording
  • Streak building and achievements
  • Calendar history view
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Velpa is your step counter and pedometer for iPhone. Track your steps, distance, calories and daily activity from a simple, modern and easy-to-use interface. The app helps you build healthy habits while reaching your walking goals every day. With Velpa you can: • Count steps automatically • See distance and calories • Record walks with GPS • Build streaks and earn achievements • View your history in a calendar • Connect with Apple Health Walk more. Earn achievements. Stay healthy.

Screenshots

PRGRES4 screens
Velpa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Velpa at 15.1 against PRGRES's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PRGRES against 5.0 for Velpa. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PRGRES ships an update every 10 days, Velpa fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PRGRES versus Velpa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPRGRESVelpa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB73 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBaris YakaliFrancisco Rosario

Customer experience

PRGRES

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Velpa

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

In-app purchases

None

PRGRES

No in-app purchases

None

Velpa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PRGRES free?
PRGRES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Velpa free?
Velpa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PRGRES or Velpa?
PRGRES and Velpa are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do PRGRES or Velpa have ads?
Neither PRGRES nor Velpa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PRGRES or Velpa?
PRGRES ships an update every 10 days, and Velpa fortnightly. Most recently, PRGRES was updated on October 24, 2026 and Velpa on October 7, 2026.

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