Overload Trainer vs Ratio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Overload Trainer
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You log your sets on your phone but never know if you're actually progressing? Overload Trainer is the smart workout coach that automatically adjusts your weights, detects when you need a deload, and organizes your training into periodized mesocycles ā all without an internet connection. ------------------------ AUTOMATIC PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD No more guessing. The app analyzes your reps, RIR (Reps in Reserve) and RPE to calculate your next load. You train, it handles progression. ⢠Weight suggestions based on your actual performance ⢠3 coaching modes: Conservative, Normal, or Push ⢠Real-time adjustments based on daily fatigue ------------------------ MESOCYCLE PERIODIZATION Train like an athlete. Overload Trainer structures your program into progression blocks: hypertrophy ā strength ā peak ā recovery. No more guessing when to push or when to back off. ⢠Automatic deload detection (fatigue, performance regression, high RPE) ⢠Intelligent block transitions ⢠Visual mesocycle progress tracking ------------------------ WORKS 100% OFFLINE No Wi-Fi at the gym? No problem. Every essential feature runs locally. Your data syncs automatically when you're back online. ⢠Log sets, weights, and RIR without internet ⢠Weight suggestions available offline ⢠Background sync when connected ------------------------ PROGRAMS & TEMPLATES Choose a pre-built program (Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, Full Body, and more) or create your own. Every program is periodized with built-in auto-progression. ⢠Templates for beginners and advanced lifters ⢠AI-powered custom program generation (Pro) ⢠Mid-workout exercise substitution ------------------------ STATISTICS & PROGRESS See your progress week by week. Total volume, personal records, training frequency ā all tracked automatically. ⢠Volume and intensity charts ⢠Automatic PR detection and celebration ⢠Full session history ⢠Training calendar ------------------------ MOTIVATION & CONSISTENCY Stay motivated with daily and monthly challenges, strength milestones, and workout streak tracking. ⢠Bronze, silver, and gold challenge tiers ⢠Automatic strength milestones ⢠Streak tracking with reminders ------------------------ FREE TO START The free version includes full tracking, templates, auto-progression, statistics, and challenges. Pro unlocks AI program generation and advanced templates. ------------------------ PERFECT FOR Bodybuilding & hypertrophy Powerlifting & strength training Gym workouts Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, Full Body Beginners and advanced lifters Download Overload Trainer and start progressing from your next session. Privacy Policy: https://overloadtrainer.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://overloadtrainer.app/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratio
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Ratio is a complete workout log, built for building muscle: programs, sessions, progress. The whole training side is free, with no limits and no crippled tier. YOUR PROGRAM, OR NOT ⢠Build your program in a few questions: where you train, equipment, days, muscles. Ratio composes it, balances the volume per muscle group and fills it with your loads. ⢠Or train freely: start a session whenever you want, pick exercises as you go, Ratio remembers everything. ⢠Programs are included, for free: hypertrophy, full body, push pull legs, upper/lower. ⢠Coming from another app? Import your history from Strong, Hevy or Workout Factor: your sessions, loads and records come with you. YOUR SESSIONS ⢠Every kind of session, every format: rep targets, RIR, RPE or free. ⢠Smart progression if you want it: Ratio picks your loads and adjusts your targets during the session. Otherwise, you decide. ⢠Calculated warm-up, adjustable rest, swap an exercise when the machine is taken. ⢠Timer and sets on the lock screen: log a set without reopening the app. ⢠Offline: the session runs without network and syncs afterwards. YOUR PROGRESS ⢠The history of all your sessions and your attendance, week after week. ⢠Your loads and records per exercise, estimated 1RM included. ⢠The volume of every muscle, set by set, to see what your program really trains. AS A BONUS ⢠Strength standards: where you stand for your body weight. ⢠The Ratio assistant, with Premium: it reads your sessions, records and program, and answers your questions. ⢠AI body fat, as an option, the only paid part of Ratio: one front photo, abs braced, and a vision model estimates your body fat percentage, FFMI, lean and fat mass. History and side-by-side comparison of any two dates. Weight syncs from Apple Health when available. MEMBERSHIP Ratio Premium is an auto-renewable subscription, offered as a monthly or a yearly plan, and it starts with a free 1-week trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your Apple Account is charged for the renewal within the 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. ā Ratio provides estimates for informational and fitness purposes only. It is not a medical device, it takes no physical or clinical measurement, and it does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek a doctor's advice in addition to using this app, and before making any medical decisions. Every number shows its formula and its sources in the app (Account ā Method & sources). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getratio.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ratio at every 2 days against Overload Trainer's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Overload Trainer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Ratio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Overload Trainer ships an update weekly, Ratio every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Overload Trainer | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastien Graf | Kompa |
In-app purchases
Overload Trainer
- Overload Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Overload Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Ratio
- Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year









