# LODE vs Progressive Overloader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Progressive Overloader at none against LODE's 2. LODE's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LODE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Progressive Overloader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LODE against 5.0 for Progressive Overloader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LODE has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | LODE | Progressive Overloader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lode-strength-training/id6761451084/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-overloader/id6783063775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 422 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CLAD Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889749647) | [TIMOTHY ERIC BURTELL](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783063777) |

## What reviewers say

### LODE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lode-strength-training/id6761451084)

This app helps you plan, log, and track your strength training progress. Organize workouts, record every set, and view detailed insights. It offers optional cloud sync and health integrations.

**Highlights:** Workout planning and templates, Log sets, reps, weight, and rest, Track progress over time, Calendar history and workout details, Exercise progress and training insights, Optional cloud sync, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LODE Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| LODE Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |


### Progressive Overloader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-overloader/id6783063775)

This app helps you plan, execute, and track your strength training progress. It offers a straightforward, ad-free experience for logging your lifts and monitoring your development over time.

**Highlights:** Strength progression planning, Lift execution guidance, Progress monitoring, Ad-free experience, No-nonsense lift logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LODE free?

LODE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Progressive Overloader free?

Progressive Overloader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LODE or Progressive Overloader?

LODE and Progressive Overloader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do LODE or Progressive Overloader have ads?

Neither LODE nor Progressive Overloader shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*