BBB Tracker vs Compound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BBB Tracker
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BBB Tracker is a focused, no-nonsense companion for Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 strength program with the Boring But Big (BBB) assistance template. Set your training maxes once and BBB Tracker handles the rest — every cycle, every week, every set is calculated for you. Step into a workout and just lift. What it does: • Full 5/3/1 cycle logic — 5s, 3s, and 5/3/1 weeks, with working sets and AMRAP top sets prescribed automatically • Boring But Big built in — 5×10 assistance work at the right percentage every session • Automatic warmups and plate-rounded weights tuned to your bar and increment • Pounds or kilograms, with the right rounding and increments for each • Training Max progression handled for you — +5 lb upper, +10 lb lower each cycle • TM test weeks every third cycle, with stall detection that suggests when to reset • Build your own accessory library and log it alongside the main work • Charts for every accessory — estimated 1RM, top-set weight and volume — and pin your favourites to the Dashboard • Full workout history so you can see every rep you've put in Private by design: • No account, no sign-up • No analytics, no tracking, no ads • Everything stays on your device — nothing is ever sent to a server
Compound
This workout app simplifies strength training with a single, progressive routine. It automatically tracks your progress, adjusts weights, and includes warm-ups and cool-downs. Log workouts precisely as you perform them, with Apple Watch integration for seamless tracking.
- Automated double progression weight increases
- Automatic warm-up and cool-down routines
- Customizable rep ranges and weight jumps
- Real-time Apple Watch mirroring
- Flexible logging for various exercise types
- Private, on-device data storage
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Compound is a workout app with exactly one workout in it. NO MORE BOOKKEEPING Compound runs on double progression, a tried-and-true method for getting stronger. We just handle the bookkeeping. Hit your target reps, and the app bumps the target up for next time. Hit the top of the rep range? The weight goes up (5 lbs for big lifts, 2.5 lbs for accessories) and your reps reset. If you miss a set, just long-press to log what you actually did, and the app holds the weight steady until you're ready. No spreadsheets, no thinking. If you want a slower climb, you can tell the app to require up to five successful sessions before it forces a weight jump. MORE THAN JUST MOVING WEIGHT Every workout starts with an actual warm-up: three minutes of timed cardio, dynamic movements, and ramp-up sets calculated directly from your first working weight. Rest timers kick in automatically between sets. Ten minutes of guided mobility wraps up the day. You can tweak or turn off any of this, but the defaults are designed to give you a complete, balanced program. TRACKS LIKE REAL LIFE Not every exercise fits perfectly into a generic "reps and weight" counter. Tap to log your squats. Run the built-in stopwatch for dead hangs and let it save your PR. Use the countdown for planks. Every exercise is tracked exactly the way you actually do it. LEAVE YOUR PHONE IN YOUR POCKET The Apple Watch app mirrors your session in real time. Log sets, skip rests, and adjust the weight on the bar right from your wrist. Your phone and watch stay perfectly synced, and everything gets sent straight to Apple Health, complete with your heart rate and active calories. YOURS, PRIVATELY No account. No sign-up. Nothing is uploaded to a server that reads your training. Your history is stored on your device, full stop, and you can export the whole of it as a file at any time, subscribed or not. Start by entering the weights you lift today, or start everything at zero and let the progression build. Either way, the next session is always ready. SUBSCRIPTION Compound Standard unlocks the whole app and comes in two terms, monthly and annual, both opening with a 14-day free trial. Prices are shown in your own currency on the subscription screen inside the app before anything is charged. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. It renews automatically unless auto-renew is switched off at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and can be managed or cancelled any time in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://trycompound.cc/privacy Terms of Use: https://trycompound.cc/terms Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BBB Tracker at none against Compound's 3. Compound's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Compound sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BBB Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
BBB Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Compound weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BBB Tracker | Compound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Wiseman | SCOTT BERKLEY SHUMAKER |
In-app purchases
BBB Tracker
No in-app purchases
Compound
- Progression · Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Progression · Annual14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Progression · Lifetime$99.99








