Hench vs Overload
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Hench
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Ready to get Hench? Hench is the weightlifting tracker built for people who are serious about progress. Log your workouts in seconds, track every set and rep, and let Hench do the maths. Know your numbers See your personal bests highlighted automatically, no digging required. Your stats are front and centre so you always know exactly how you're improving. Stay consistent Your weekly streak keeps you honest. Miss a session and you'll know about it. Hit your targets and feel it. Built to be fast Hench is a clean, focused tracker that helps you get on with your workouts. Terms of Service: https://edenhamilton.com/portfolio/hench/tos
Overload
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OVERLOAD HELPS YOU BEAT LAST WEEK For lifters who train for progress. Keep training your way and let Overload turn your training into visible progression. STRENGTH TRACKING Overload surfaces your strongest completed sets, calculates your estimated 1RM and tracks your progress towards your goals. See new PRs and follow your estimated 1RM over time without ever having to max out. MUSCLE VOLUME Overload maps your working sets across muscle groups and builds a muscle volume diagram. Which muscles received the most work? Are you training some less than you thought? Is your weekly balance score consistently low? TRAINING WRAPPED Overload Training Wrapped turns each month into a shareable progress dashboard. See your program stats, how your selected lifts and bodyweight changed, and which muscles received the most work. RECOVERY, BODYWEIGHT AND MACROS Relaxation, Sleep, Freshness, Energy, and Mood. Record 5 variables in 5 seconds and follow your recovery trend. Log your bodyweight against your goal and adjust your macros accordingly to stay on track. NO ONE LIKES⦠SWITCHING YOUR WHOLE SETUP. If your training program is already written down, paste it in. Overload turns it into ready to run training days while preserving the structure of your existing split. ADMIN HEAVY LOGGING. Keep the freedom of a notes style workout log with automatic strength tracking oldand muscle volume insights from completed sessions. GUESSING PROGRESS. Overload keeps your previous sessions useful, and turns your training history into structured progression data, so you see what changed and whether your training is moving forward. YOU Set your bodyweight, activity level and wellness baseline. THE PLAN Import your current program, choose one from the library, or build your plan as you train. THE GOALS Set your current top sets and target weight x reps for the lifts that matter to you. OVERLOAD Train as usual. Strength and muscle volume update automatically; recovery and bodyweight trends add context; Training Wrapped brings each month together. INCLUDED IN OVERLOAD - Import an existing text based training program - Explore ready to run workout programs - Flexible notes style gym workout logging - Fast exercise and set entry - Editable workout history - Automatic Strength Tracking for selected lifts - Estimated 1RM goals and strength trends - Muscle volume breakdowns and weekly balance - Weekly goal based consistency streaks - One tap program sharing - Recovery, macro and bodyweight tracking - Monthly shareable Training Wrapped recaps Set your current and goal stats. Beat last week. See your progression.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Overload at none against Hench's shown. Overload also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hench ships an update every 6 days, Overload every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hench | Overload |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days β better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eden Hamilton | Brecken Davies |
In-app purchases
Hench
No in-app purchases
Overload
No in-app purchases









