Comparison

PRGRES vs Men Workout

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: no account, no ads, unlimited plans, and your workouts stay on your iPhone. Its 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

Men Workout

Features
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Build strength at home with a 30-day plan tailored to your goals, level, and schedule. Guided bodyweight workouts, animated form cues, voice coaching in 12 languages, and daily progress tracking — no gym, no equipment, no excuses. YOUR PERSONAL 30-DAY PLAN Answer a few quick questions — your focus areas, how many days a week you can train, how long each session should run, your experience level — and we build a plan that actually fits you. Adjust the intensity anytime. Regenerate it when your goals change. SEVEN MUSCLE-GROUP PROGRAMS Full Body, Lower Body, Chest, Abs, Arms, Shoulders & Back, and Legs — plus the 7×4 Challenge for fast, all-out conditioning. Every program ships at three levels — Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced — so each workout meets you where you are today. ANIMATED FORM GUIDES Every exercise plays a clean animation right next to the rep counter. Push-ups, planks, lunges, burpees — see exactly what to do before you do it. No more guessing, no more bad form. Just watch, copy, repeat. VOICE COACH IN 12 LANGUAGES Train in your language. The coach cues every rep, rest, and transition in English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Português (Brasil), 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文, العربية, हिन्दी, and Türkçe. Switch anytime in Settings. STREAKS, STATS & VISIBLE PROGRESS Watch your streak climb day after day. Track total workouts completed, calories burned, and time invested. The week-at-a-glance view shows your consistency without the chart-clutter of other fitness apps. Real progress, simply shown. 30-DAY CALENDAR See your whole plan at a glance — Done, Skipped, Today, and Pending — color-coded so it's obvious what's next. Miss a day? No judgment. Pick up tomorrow. The plan adapts. DAILY REMINDER Pick the time you want to train and get a gentle nudge. Turn it off anytime. Notifications are optional and never spammy. OFFLINE-FIRST. PRIVACY-FIRST. Your workouts, animations, and progress are stored on your device. No account required. Once installed, the app runs without an internet connection — take it on a flight, to the basement, anywhere. WHO IT'S FOR People who want to get stronger without a gym membership. Travelers training in hotel rooms. Parents fitting fitness around the kids. Beginners building their first habit. Returners easing back in after a break. Anyone tired of generic, one-size-fits-all routines who wants training built around their real schedule. FREE TO START — PREMIUM WHEN YOU WANT IT The full workout library, the 30-day plan generator, and the voice coach are included free. Go Premium anytime to remove all ads and unlock everything, with zero interruptions. Premium options: - KingBrain Premium — Monthly (auto-renewable) - KingBrain Premium — Yearly (auto-renewable — best value) - Lifetime — one-time purchase Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. A subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://kingbrainapps.com/men_workout/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://kingbrainapps.com/men_workout/terms-of-service.html We're a small team, and we read every email. If something breaks or you want a feature, tap "Contact Us" in the Profile tab. We answer. Build the body and the habit you want — one rep at a time.

Screenshots

PRGRES4 screens
Men Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PRGRES at none against Men Workout's 3. PRGRES also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Men Workout's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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. Men Workout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PRGRES asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PRGRES ships an update every 9 days, Men Workout every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PRGRES versus Men Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPRGRESMen Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB79 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBaris YakaliSmriti Tomer

In-app purchases

None

PRGRES

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Men Workout

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$99.99

Questions

Is PRGRES free?
PRGRES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Men Workout free?
Men Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PRGRES or Men Workout have ads?
Men Workout shows ads; PRGRES does not.
Which is updated more often, PRGRES or Men Workout?
PRGRES ships an update every 9 days, and Men Workout every 3 weeks. Most recently, PRGRES was updated on November 5, 2026 and Men Workout on October 31, 2026.

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