Comparison

RepForge vs Mealchat

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

Head to head
About

RepForge

This app uses your iPhone camera to measure bar speed and path for powerlifting training. It analyzes your performance to adjust training targets and provides detailed insights into your progress and technique.

Highlights
  • Measure bar speed and path with iPhone camera
  • Velocity-based training recommendations
  • Log sets with weight, reps, and RPE
  • Video analysis with data overlays
  • Build multi-week training programs
  • Progress charting and analytics
  • AI coach for training adjustments
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RepForge is built for powerlifters who program by percentage of 1-rep-max (%1RM) and RPE, with the plan driven by data rather than guesswork. Measure bar speed straight from your iPhone camera, no extra hardware, then let those numbers shape your %1RM and RPE targets. Most apps treat RPE and velocity as something you note after a set. RepForge makes them the input that drives the plan, the workflow serious lifters and coaches otherwise piece together by hand in spreadsheets. VELOCITY-BASED TRAINING Measure bar speed and bar path from your iPhone camera using our own custom-trained detection model, with no extra hardware Build a separate load-velocity profile for each exercise, variation, and equipment setup, since these relationships differ from lift to lift Turn measured bar speed into weight and %1RM/RPE recommendations for your next set See whether you are moving the same load faster as a block progresses WORKOUT TRACKING Log every set with weight, reps, and RPE, with bar velocity attached from a recorded video Film any set and review it straight from your log Built-in rest timer that shows on your lock screen with iOS Live Activities VIDEO ANALYSIS Overlay the set's data (reps, weight) and measured metrics (range of motion, RPE, bar speed) onto the clip Trim to the exact rep and pinch to zoom in on key positions Play two lifts side by side and synchronized, to compare technique between attempts or across weeks Export the annotated or side-by-side video to share with a coach TRAINING PROGRAMS Build multi-week, phase-based programs the way powerlifting blocks are actually structured Prescribe each set by %1RM or RPE, then log how it actually felt to see where the plan and reality diverge PROGRESS & ANALYTICS Chart estimated 1RM for every lift and watch strength trend across blocks View each lift's load-velocity profile and how it shifts as you train See training volume and program adherence at a glance Get a readiness read from your recent sessions to help decide when to push or back off CALCULATORS One-rep-max estimator from your submaximal work sets RPE calculator to find the target weight for any reps-at-RPE Competition scoring: Wilks, DOTS, IPF GL Points, Glossbrenner, McCulloch, and more AI COACH Smith, an AI coach that reviews your training and checks in on how sessions are going Suggests specific adjustments like exercise swaps, deloads, and phase extensions Can draft a full periodized program from a short back-and-forth Every suggestion is a change you accept, reject, or edit, and nothing is applied on its own Off by default, opt in whenever you want BODY WEIGHT & RECORDS Log body weight and watch it trend on interactive charts Personal records tracked automatically for every exercise Pull your best competition squat, bench, and deadlift into the scoring calculators SYNC & PRIVACY Automatic iCloud sync keeps your data backed up and current across devices Your data stays in your private iCloud, with no RepForge account required SUBSCRIPTION RepForge is free to download and includes the core workout tracker and calculators. RepForge Pro unlocks velocity tracking, progress analytics, program history, workout insights, and the AI Coach. Your first 30 days of RepForge Pro are free, with no payment required and no automatic charge. After 30 days, subscribe for $9.99/month (US; pricing varies by region) to keep premium features. The monthly subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ironlabs.fit/privacy.html Built by lifters, for lifters.

About

Mealchat

Features
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Other trackers hand you a number and walk away. Mealchat reads your week and tells you the one thing to change. "Your meals were on point all week — but your sugary drinks quietly added up to a whole extra day of calories. Want a few easy swaps?" That's your AI nutritionist. It learns your food patterns and does the thinking for you. — A NUTRITIONIST, NOT A SPREADSHEET — Most calorie apps make YOU do the thinking. Mealchat inverts it:* - Spots the patterns in your eating that you don't notice - Tells you what's working and what to change — based on YOUR meals, not generic tips - Answers in the moment: "I'm at a Thai restaurant, what fits my day?" - Sends weekly reports on what went well and what to adjust - The more you log, the smarter it gets — LOGGING IS THE EASY PART — 1) Set your goals and get a personalized nutrition plan 2) Log by text, voice, or photo* 3) Get your full breakdown instantly — every macro, 20+ micronutrients* Be as specific or as vague as you want. "300g chicken breast" or "a big plate of pasta" — Mealchat figures it out. No food databases. No serving size math. — BUILT FOR REAL FOOD — "Made a stir fry with chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, soy sauce, and rice" No weighing every ingredient. No building recipes from scratch. Just describe what you made, the way you'd tell a friend.* *ALL TRACKING AND AI NUTRITIONIST FEATURES SHOWN IN SCREENSHOTS REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION (FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE). THE INITIAL CALORIE NEEDS CALCULATION IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE. NOTE: Mealchat does not provide medical advice. All recommendations are suggestions only. Consult a healthcare professional before making changes to your diet. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY: https://mealchat.ai/privacy

Screenshots

RepForge4 screens
Mealchat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RepForge at none against Mealchat's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. RepForge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Mealchat sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepForge ships an update weekly, Mealchat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
RepForge versus Mealchat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepForgeMealchat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChristopher JanoverPurpose Labs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RepForge

Subscriptions1
  • RepForge Pro$9.991 Month
7 purchases

Mealchat

Subscriptions7
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual - Special Offer$39.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual - Special Offer3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Annual - Special Offer$44.991 Year
  • Pro Annual$69.991 Year
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is RepForge free?
RepForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mealchat free?
Mealchat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RepForge or Mealchat have ads?
Mealchat shows ads; RepForge does not.
Which is updated more often, RepForge or Mealchat?
RepForge ships an update weekly, and Mealchat every 9 days. Most recently, RepForge was updated on October 4, 2026 and Mealchat on October 14, 2026.

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