Comparison

ZWAR Workouts vs Spotter

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

Head to head
About

ZWAR Workouts

Features
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Track your workouts with precision. ZWAR helps you follow structured training programs or build your own custom plans β€” all with an intuitive, offline-first design. Features: - 8 built-in programs: Legs/Push/Pull, Full Body, Upper/Lower, PPL 3-Day, 5/3/1 Strength, Beginner Strength, Hyrox Race Prep, and more - Build custom programs with your own workout splits, exercises, and progression schemes - Log every set with weight and rep tracking β€” auto-fills from your previous session - Built-in rest timer with configurable durations and haptic alerts - Track body weight, skinfold measurements, and workout mood over time - View detailed analytics: volume trends, PR tracking, muscle distribution, mood charts, and workout frequency - Earn badges for milestones, consistency, and personal records - Add friends, join weekly leagues, and compete on leaderboards - Discover and check in at gyms near you - Works fully offline β€” no internet connection required - Optional cloud sync for cross-device backup - Sign in with Apple, Google, or email β€” or use guest mode - Clean, dark-themed interface designed for the gym Whether you're following an evidence-based program or designing your own plan, ZWAR keeps your training organized and your progress visible.

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Spotter

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Hi, I'm an independent developer, and I built Spotter because I wanted a strength tracker that's fast, private, and actually feels like it belongs on iPhone. No account to make. No ads. No one watching what you do. Just you and your training. Build a workout once, then start it with a tap. Log every set with one hand, keep an eye on your rest timer right from the Lock Screen, and finish to a little celebration of what you just lifted. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT β€’ It's genuinely private. Your workouts and history stay on your device and sync through your own iCloud. I never see your data. β€’ It's made for the gym floor. Big, one handed controls, instant logging, and a rest timer with haptics. β€’ It feels like progress. Personal records pop the moment you hit them, plus a weekly goal ring, streaks, trend charts, and badges to earn. TRACK EVERY LIFT β€’ 100+ exercises you can browse by muscle, equipment, or type β€’ Reps and weight, or timed holds for planks, carries, and conditioning β€’ Machine settings and notes for each exercise β€’ A "last time" reminder, so you always know what to beat STAY MOTIVATED β€’ Personal records called out the moment you set them β€’ A weekly workout goal with a streak that doesn't punish your rest days β€’ Achievement badges for your milestones β€’ A year long activity heatmap, and trend graphs for each exercise (top set, estimated 1RM, total volume) EVERYWHERE YOU TRAIN β€’ An Apple Watch app, so you can log sets from your wrist β€’ A Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, so you can skip or add rest without opening the app β€’ Home Screen widgets for your next workout and recent activity β€’ Start a workout from Control Center, the Action button, Siri, or Spotlight WORKS WITH APPLE HEALTH β€’ Saves your finished workouts to Apple Health (type, duration, energy, volume) β€’ Can read your body metrics to personalize things, and shows you exactly what it uses Think of it as the piece Apple Fitness leaves out: structured strength training, done properly. SMART, AND ON YOUR DEVICE (on supported iPhones) On iPhones with Apple Intelligence, Spotter can put together a workout for your goals and reshape it for the day when you're short on time or low on energy. It all happens on your device, never on a server. FAIR, SIMPLE PRICING Spotter is free with two custom workouts and unlimited logging, so you can properly try it before you buy. If you want more, go Pro to unlock unlimited workouts: a low monthly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase if you'd rather pay once and own it forever. Either way it keeps Spotter independent, private, and ad-free. Thanks for giving it a try. If something could be better, I would genuinely love to hear about it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://spotter.jimmyverburgt.com/privacy

Screenshots

ZWAR Workouts4 screens
Spotter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZWAR Workouts at none against Spotter's 2. ZWAR Workouts also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ZWAR Workouts versus Spotter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZWAR WorkoutsSpotter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulo Moreira RabeloJimmy Verburgt

In-app purchases

None

ZWAR Workouts

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Spotter

Subscriptions1
  • Spotter Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Spotter Pro - Lifetime$22.99

Questions

Is ZWAR Workouts free?
ZWAR Workouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spotter free?
Spotter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZWAR Workouts or Spotter have ads?
Neither ZWAR Workouts nor Spotter shows ads.

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