Comparison

OPMODE vs Pactive

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

Head to head
About

OPMODE

Features
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OPMODE prescribes your training. Not a log you fill in — a system that decides the weight, adjusts it when your recovery says to, and shows you why. IT DECIDES THE WEIGHT Every working set arrives with a number. • Load comes from a published reps-by-RPE strength chart, not a formula we invented. • Progression adds reps before it adds weight, then rounds up, so small lifts never stall on a rounding error. • Your effort ratings are calibrated against your heart rate, so consistent under-reporting stops earning weight you are not ready for. • 1RM estimates are domain-limited. Past roughly ten reps the math gets unreliable, so it declines to guess. IT READS YOUR RECOVERY Sleep, HRV and resting heart rate become one readiness number. • A poor-recovery day pulls heavy compounds hardest, accessories less, mobility not at all. • Fourteen days away triggers a graded return instead of dropping you back on your old numbers. • No watch? A thirty-second check-in produces the same number. IT SHOWS ITS WORK • Every adjustment names its reason, and every one can be undone. • One adjustment wins and is applied once. Changes never quietly compound. • Where a signal is only being monitored, the app says so rather than implying it drives your training. FUEL • Your calorie target moves with your training. A hard session today means more food today. • Macros are derived from your calorie and protein targets, so all four can be hit on the same day. • 500,000+ foods, barcode scanning, natural-language logging, saved meals. Works offline. PROGRESSION • Seven ranks across six tactical archetypes. • Operation Spearhead — seasonal territory across Strength, Endurance, Bodyweight and Ruck. • Commendations, titles and cosmetics earned from real training. APPLE HEALTH Heart rate, sleep, workouts and steps feed your readiness. SUBSCRIPTION Free trial, then monthly or annual. Cancel anytime. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Privacy: https://www.opmode-app.com/privacy Support: https://www.opmode-app.com/contact

About

Pactive

This app transforms gym workouts into a game with progress tracking, rewards, and social features. Log sets, build routines, earn trophies, and compete with friends to stay motivated and achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Log sets, reps, weight, and RPE
  • Customizable routines and exercise library
  • Streak tracking and trophy rewards
  • Train with friends in Pacts
  • AI-powered coach (Jim)
  • Advanced analytics and muscle breakdown
Features
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Pactive is a workout tracker built for people who actually go to the gym—and want progress to feel real, not buried in a spreadsheet. Log every set in a gym log built for progressive overload, with streaks, trophies, and a crew that keeps you showing up. WORKOUTS THAT FIT HOW YOU TRAIN • Log sets, reps, and RPE fast—no spreadsheet energy • Copy a friend's workout with one tap • Track personal records and muscle breakdowns • New: track calories burned per session STAY CONSISTENT • Hard and soft streaks that reward showing up • Trophies, coins, and rank up your baby ape • Trophy Road milestones keep the habit going TRAIN WITH YOUR CREW • Start a Pact with friends—shared goals and rankings • Social feed built around your circles, not vanity metrics • Check in after workouts so your crew sees you showed up MEET JIM • Ask Jim, your in-app AI coach—programming help in plain English • Jim reads your training history for personalized advice FREE VS PREMIUM Free includes logging, streaks, trophies, Pacts, and up to 6 custom routines. Pactive Pro adds Ask Jim, unlimited routines, advanced analytics, and custom Pacts. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial on monthly or annual plans. Trusted by lifters and their crews. 4.8 stars from early lifters. Make the gym a game—train together, rank up, and keep your streak alive. Terms of Use: https://pactive.com/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pactive.com/privacy/ Privacy: Your workout log stays yours. We use training data to power logging, streaks, and Pact features—you choose what your crew sees.

Screenshots

OPMODE4 screens
Pactive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pactive at every 2 weeks against OPMODE's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. OPMODE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pactive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OPMODE ships an update every 4 weeks, Pactive every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OPMODE versus Pactive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOPMODEPactive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—94.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size262 MB64 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCorbin EmanuelPactive LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OPMODE

Subscriptions2
  • OPMODE PRO Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • OPMODE PRO Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
10 purchases

Pactive

Subscriptions6
  • Pactive Pro Monthly$4.191 Month
  • Pactive Pro Monthly$5.391 Month
  • Pactive Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Pactive Pro Annual$41.991 Year
  • Pactive Pro Annual$53.991 Year
  • Pactive Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 50,000 Coins$99.99
  • Pactive Pro Lifetime$181.99
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  • Pactive Pro Lifetime$234.99

Questions

Is OPMODE free?
OPMODE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pactive free?
Pactive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OPMODE or Pactive have ads?
Neither OPMODE nor Pactive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OPMODE or Pactive?
OPMODE ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pactive every 2 weeks. Most recently, OPMODE was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pactive on November 1, 2026.

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