Comparison

Forge vs BodyLab

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

Head to head
About

Forge

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Train smarter, not harder! AI Fitness Coach is your personal AI-powered trainer that creates customized workout plans based on your goals, experience level, and schedule. Track your progress, get exercise demonstrations, and stay motivated with reminders. Perfect for beginners and experienced athletes alike, it combines AI guidance with professional exercise techniques to help you reach your fitness goals faster and safer. Start your journey to a healthier, stronger you today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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BodyLab

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Build your best body with BodyLab โ€” the science-backed gym app that acts like a personal coach. Designed for serious lifters, BodyLab creates personalized workout programs powered by AI and tracks your progress with precision. Simple: open BodyLab, follow your plan, build more muscle than ever. WHAT YOU GET AI-POWERED WORKOUT PLANS Personalized programs built around your goals, schedule, and available equipment. Whether you train at the gym, at home, or with calisthenics โ€” BodyLab adapts to you. SMART WORKOUT TRACKING Log sets, reps, and weights with a clean, intuitive interface. Less time tapping, more time lifting. AUTOMATIC PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD BodyLab calculates the optimal weights for every set based on your history and recovery. Stop guessing. Start growing. 300+ EXERCISES WITH TECHNIQUE GUIDES Detailed instructions and cues for every movement. Train with perfect form, avoid injuries, and maximize muscle activation. BODY PROGRESS TRACKING Photos, measurements, and personalized charts to visualize your transformation week by week. ADVANCED METRICS Strength trends, volume tracking, and body stats โ€” everything you need to optimize every training block. What BodyLab users are saying: "Finally an app that actually thinks for me. Progressive overload on autopilot." - Alex M. "Best gym tracker I've ever used. Clean, fast, no BS." - Jordan T. "BodyLab replaced my personal trainer. Saves me hundreds every month." - Marcus R. Download BodyLab and start building. Subscription Information A BodyLab Pro subscription is required to unlock full access to all features and content. Payment is charged to your App Store account at purchase confirmation. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off in your App Store settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your App Store settings. TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://popenstudio.com/bodylab/privacy

Screenshots

BodyLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: BodyLab at 2 against Forge's โ€”. BodyLab also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Forge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and BodyLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
Forge versus BodyLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForgeBodyLab
PriceFreeFree
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.113.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size36 MB111 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developeraviv glinovizkiGregoire Girard

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Forge

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$149.991 Month
2 purchases

BodyLab

Subscriptions2
  • BodyLab Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • BodyLab Pro Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BodyLab free?
BodyLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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