Comparison

Max vs Form

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

Head to head
About

Max

Features
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Max is the workout tracker built for people who are serious about results — not spreadsheets. Just type (or say) what you did. Max handles the rest. NATURAL WORKOUT LOGGING Forget tapping through menus. Type your workout the way you'd write it — "3x10 bench press 80kg, 4x8 cable rows" — and Max's AI engine instantly parses every set, rep, and weight. Voice input lets you log hands-free between sets, with a real-time waveform so you know you're being heard. YOUR PERSONAL AI COACH Max doesn't just store your data — it understands it. Ask your coach anything mid-workout and get a response tailored to your training history, goals, and experience level. Max also coaches you proactively: it celebrates personal records, flags performance drops, detects pain signals, and delivers session summaries — automatically, without you asking. ANALYTICS THAT ACTUALLY MEAN SOMETHING See your progress through a full analytics suite: - Volume, reps, and workout duration across 1W, 1M, 3M, and 1Y windows - A live muscle-group heatmap showing exactly what you trained and how hard - A 6-axis radar chart comparing your current muscle balance vs. a previous period - Personal records tracked automatically with estimated 1-rep max (e1RM) for every lift - Daily streaks, total volume, and lifetime session stats at a glance CALORIE TRACKING Max estimates calories burned for every exercise using MET-based calculations calibrated to your body weight — no manual entry required. Sync burned calories directly to Apple Health for a complete picture of your energy output. APPLE HEALTH — FULLY CONNECTED Max syncs bidirectionally with Apple Health. Push your workouts and calorie data out; pull your latest body weight in. One tap. No configuration headaches. BUILT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE - Offline-first — log workouts anywhere, sync when you're back online - Home screen widget showing your current streak - Smart daily reminders with rotating motivational messages on the days you choose - Full dark-mode interface designed for the gym floor PRIVACY BY DEFAULT Your data is yours. Max uses industry-standard encryption and row-level security, and never sells your personal information. START FREE. STAY MOTIVATED. Max includes a free trial so you can experience everything before committing. Upgrade to Max Pro for unlimited AI coaching, full analytics, and Apple Health sync. Train with intent. Grow with intelligence. That's Max. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://glossy-jewel-a16.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-345727ae784880c582a3c498174e96f8

About

Form

This AI-powered fitness app creates personalized workouts based on your goals, available equipment, and time constraints. It offers guided sessions, tracks your progress, and learns your preferences for increasingly tailored training.

Highlights
  • AI-generated custom workouts
  • Real CrossFit WODs
  • Guided training sessions
  • Personalized multi-week programs
  • Workout history and PR tracking
  • Adaptive exercise preferences
Features
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Most workout apps store what you did. Form tells you what it adds up to — and what to do next. Free. No paywall. No subscription. STRENGTH RANK Every lift you log is scored against published strength standards for your bodyweight and sex, muscle by muscle, from Iron to Diamond. See a body map of where you're strong and where you're lagging, the exact weight that moves you up a tier, and a button that builds a program around your weak point. Other apps charge for this. WORKOUTS BUILT AROUND TODAY Tell Form your energy, soreness, equipment and time — or just type what you want in plain English. You get a session in about ten seconds, built around your training history, your PRs, and what you rated well last time. Push, pull, legs, full body, CrossFit WODs, run, swim, bike. PROGRAMS THAT ADAPT Commit to a four or eight week block and Form handles progressive overload week over week. Or start from the classic programs library and let it adjust to what you actually lift. LIVE SESSIONS Log every set and weight as you go. Rest timer, plate calculator, exercise demos, and a substitute finder when the rack is taken. Your current lift and rest countdown show on the lock screen and Dynamic Island, so the phone stays in your pocket between sets. FUEL Track calories and macros without switching apps. Search runs on USDA FoodData Central — real US brands and restaurant items, from Chipotle to Chick-fil-A. Scan any barcode for a health score built on the Nutri-Score model. Set targets from your body stats using the Mifflin-St Jeor formula. RECOVERY Mobility, stretching and foam rolling routines built around what you actually trained. Rate movements so Form learns what works on your body. PROGRESS Weekly volume, streak calendar, PRs, body weight trend, and AI physique analysis from a photo. Tap any day to see exactly what you logged. Built by one lifter who wanted a coach that paid attention. Everything above is free.

Screenshots

Max4 screens
Form4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Form at none against Max's 2. Form also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). Max's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Form asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Max ships an update every 4 days, Form every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Max versus Form: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxForm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaam FoudehiPeter Rubin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Max

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Form

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Max free?
Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Form free?
Form is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Max or Form have ads?
Neither Max nor Form shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Max or Form?
Max ships an update every 4 days, and Form every 3 weeks. Most recently, Max was updated on October 15, 2026 and Form on October 24, 2026.

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