Comparison

TrainR vs Cragen

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

Head to head
About

TrainR

Features
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TrainR is a strength training log that disappears into the workout. Log a set in two seconds. Follow 61 built-in programs (5/3/1, Stronglifts, Tactical Barbell, GZCL, Sheiko, and more). Watch your 1RM climb on real charts instead of guessing. — Log smarter • Tap-to-complete set circles. No typing between sets. • Pyramids, drop sets, progressive loading — per-set weight editing for any scheme. • 61 programs already built, or design your own. • Plate calculator shows you exactly what to load. — Train with your watch • Apple Watch + Wear OS companion. Tap your wrist to complete a set. • Live heart rate during every lift, via Apple Watch, Garmin, Polar, or any Bluetooth chest strap. • Start a workout on the phone and your watch mirrors — every session type. — Understand your training • 1RM trend lines, volume by muscle group, PR history, and a full-body heatmap of where you're actually spending reps. • Kova, our AI training partner, has read your full log. Ask it anything: "Compare my squat volume this month vs last." "Am I neglecting hamstrings?" "Give me a 5-week deload plan." — Built for lifters • Works offline. Syncs when you're back on Wi-Fi. • Apple Health integration: completed workouts flow to your activity rings. • Export your data to CSV or Google Sheets any time. Invite-only beta. Join the next cohort at fitness-trainr.com.

About

Cragen

Features
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Your lifting logbook. Fully free. Log weight and reps, build your programs, and keep your training history. Unlimited saved programs and advanced analytics are included. No subscription is required. LOG EVERY SET Keep your last weight close, enter your reps, and start the rest timer when you finish a set. Reps left is optional. Pick up an unfinished workout and keep your completed sets. YOUR PLAN. YOUR PACE. Choose a starting program or build your own split or multi-week plan. Set your exercises, sets, rep targets and rest times. Save as many programs as you need. Program progress follows completed days in the current cycle, so your plan can fit the days you actually train. KEEP YOUR WORK Look back through your workout calendar, exercise history and personal records. Explore progress and advanced analytics without a paid tier. Export your workout history as CSV. LOAD THE BAR Use Plate Math to see the plates per side for your target weight. Change the weight or enter the plates you have loaded. LOCAL-FIRST LOGGING Your logbook works without a Cragen account. Workouts and programs stay on your device by default. Optional account backup on supported iPhone builds helps you restore your logbook. Optional Apple Health access is read-only; you choose whether to allow it. Privacy: https://cragen.app/privacy Terms: https://cragen.app/terms Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TrainR4 screens
Cragen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TrainR at 15.0 against Cragen's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
TrainR versus Cragen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainRCragen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRohan KapurMason Cerniuk

In-app purchases

None

TrainR

No in-app purchases

None

Cragen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrainR free?
TrainR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cragen free?
Cragen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrainR or Cragen have ads?
Neither TrainR nor Cragen shows ads.

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