# FORGE vs Build

The clearest difference is update cadence: FORGE at every 3 days against Build's every 9 days. Build's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FORGE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Build sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FORGE against 5.0 for Build. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

FORGE ships an update every 3 days, Build every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FORGE | Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-workout-builder/id6769233755/reviews) | [5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-workout-tracker/id6781380925/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Rixford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844020089) | [Sawdust Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781380927) |

## What reviewers say

### FORGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-workout-builder/id6769233755)

Quickly generate personalized workout routines based on your goals, equipment, and desired duration. Receive detailed instructions, coaching cues, and rest times for a complete training session.

**Highlights:** Goal-based workout generation, Customizable training parameters, Includes warm-up, main block, and cool-down, Detailed coaching cues and movement instructions, Adjustable duration and equipment selection, Optional workout finishers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FORGE Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 20 Generations | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Generations | $9.99 | one-time |


### Build

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-workout-tracker/id6781380925)

Log your weightlifting sets and reps using voice commands in seconds. Import workout routines from photos and track your progress with detailed charts and timers. Works offline and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Voice logging for sets and reps, Import routines from photos, Progress tracking charts, Rest timers with notifications, Plate calculator, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Build Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Build Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Build Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FORGE free?

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

### Is Build free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FORGE or Build?

FORGE and Build are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 21 ratings respectively.

### Do FORGE or Build have ads?

Neither FORGE nor Build shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FORGE or Build?

FORGE ships an update every 3 days, and Build every 9 days. Most recently, FORGE was updated on September 17, 2026 and Build on October 1, 2026.

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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.*