Comparison

TrainR vs 225 Workout Tracker

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

225 Workout Tracker

This strength training app allows users to log workouts, track progress, and create custom programs without any cost. It offers features like automatic rest timers, muscle recovery insights, and body measurement tracking.

Highlights
  • Create custom strength programs
  • Log sets, reps, and weights
  • Automatic rest timers
  • Track muscle recovery
  • Review workout history and PRs
  • Sync training data
  • Track body measurements
Features
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225 is a premium strength training tracker that’s actually free. No subscriptions. No ads. No locked features. Just a beautifully designed workout app to help you train with purpose, track your progress, and keep getting stronger. With 225, you can: • Follow built-in strength programs or create your own • Log sets, reps, and weights with automatic rest timers • Track heart rate during workouts • See muscle recovery after each session • Review workout history, personal records, and progress over time • Keep your training data backed up and synced • Track body measurements and progress photos • Share programs and workouts with friends • Work out from your Apple Watch without your phone 225 was built by people who love strength training and believe great training tools should be accessible to everyone. We’re working to make 225 better every week, so if you find a bug, have feedback, or want to see a feature added, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re just getting started, building consistency, or chasing your next PR, 225 gives you a polished, powerful way to train smarter — for free.

Screenshots

TrainR4 screens
225 Workout Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

TrainR and 225 Workout Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TrainR versus 225 Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainR225 Workout Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRohan KapurOren Naim

In-app purchases

None

TrainR

No in-app purchases

None

225 Workout Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrainR free?
TrainR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 225 Workout Tracker free?
225 Workout Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrainR or 225 Workout Tracker have ads?
Neither TrainR nor 225 Workout Tracker shows ads.

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