Comparison

Arcus VBT vs FormCoach Pocket

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

Head to head
About

Arcus VBT

Analyze barbell training with real-time or imported video analysis. Track key velocity metrics, review reps, and monitor progress over time with detailed charts and cloud sync. Designed for strength athletes and coaches seeking to enhance their training.

Highlights
  • Live camera tracking
  • Video import analysis
  • Barbell velocity metrics
  • Rep-by-rep history
  • Progress charts
  • Cloud sync
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Precise VBT and jump analysis. All on your iPhone. Arcus VBT brings velocity-based training and jump performance analysis together. Record live or import a video to measure performance, review technique and track progress—without an additional wearable sensor. PRECISE VBT. HARDWARE-GRADE ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY. Turn your iPhone into a VBT training tool. Analyze squats, bench presses, deadlifts, snatches, clean and jerks, and more. Track barbell movement with hardware-grade accuracy and reliability to monitor training intensity, understand fatigue and guide load selection. Explore mean and peak velocity, velocity loss, power and range of motion. Review joint angles, bar paths and movement phases to understand both individual reps and overall set performance. PRECISE JUMP ANALYSIS. MEASURE EVERY TAKEOFF. With proper technique, jump height measurements differ from force plate measurements by approximately 1 cm. Choose from five modes: CMJ (countermovement jump), CMJA (countermovement jump with arm swing), SJ (squat jump), DJ (drop jump) and POGO (repeated hops). Review jump height, takeoff velocity, flight time, contact time, time to takeoff, and RSI or RSI-mod where applicable. Explore individual jump replays, consistency, historical trends, same-day arm-swing gain and EUR comparisons. Supported modes also offer estimated peak power. Available metrics depend on the movement and required input data. LIVE VOICE FEEDBACK Choose announcements for velocity, power, rep count or velocity loss. Hear your performance during training and adjust your rhythm as you go. SYNCHRONIZED MOVEMENT AND DATA REPLAY Replay metric cards, velocity curves, joint angles and bar paths in sync with your movement. Rep intervals show the time between repetitions to help you review training rhythm. Supported deadlift variations also display a lower-back contour and curve to help review changes in torso posture. BUILD YOUR LVP. PERSONALIZE YOUR LOADS. Build a load–velocity profile from multiple sets. Personal OMVT calibration supports individualized 1RM estimates. Compare sets, reps and previous sessions to make more informed training decisions. TRACK PROGRESS. SHARE YOUR TRAINING. Explore training history and progress trends. Export videos with metric overlays and training posters, and sync records across devices. Separate Coach plans support athlete and training-record management. CHOOSE YOUR PLAN Lift Pro unlocks advanced barbell features. Jump Pro offers unlimited jump analysis and its advanced features. Ultra includes both Lift Pro and Jump Pro. Monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions are available; Coach plans are offered separately. See the app for local pricing and plan details. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account subscription settings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://api.arcusvbt.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://api.arcusvbt.com/legal/privacy

About

FormCoach Pocket

Features
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See the angles that shape your movement. FormCoach Pocket uses Apple Vision to analyze body pose from the live camera and present practical, easy-to-read training feedback on your device. LIVE COACHING • View a live pose skeleton and key joint angles • Track squat repetitions • Switch between squat, lunge, and plank guidance • Receive concise form cues based on your selected movement LEARN THE ANGLES • Review target ranges for common movement patterns • Adjust supported thresholds and cue sensitivity • Use the guide before a session or alongside live coaching REVIEW PROGRESS • Save session summaries locally • Compare duration, repetitions, and angle trends • Export training history as CSV PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Camera frames are analyzed in real time. Raw video is not saved or uploaded by the app. FormCoach Pocket does not include advertising or cross-app tracking. FormCoach Pocket provides general training feedback and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or a substitute for a qualified professional. The free version includes the core workflow. Pro is a one-time in-app purchase that unlocks complete history, custom controls, all movement modes, CSV reports, and future Pro features. Price and availability are shown by the App Store. The Pro screen includes Restore Purchases and a direct link to Apple’s refund-request process, including guidance for requests submitted within seven days. Eligibility and approval are determined by Apple.

Screenshots

Arcus VBT4 screens
FormCoach Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arcus VBT at weekly against FormCoach Pocket's every 5 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. Arcus VBT sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.69 per month and FormCoach Pocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcus VBT ships an update weekly, FormCoach Pocket every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Arcus VBT versus FormCoach Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcus VBTFormCoach Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer夏雯 姚Yu Shiung Jiang

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Arcus VBT

Subscriptions10
  • Jump Pro Monthly$6.691 Month
  • Lift Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$10.991 Month
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  • Arcus Coach 10 Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Arcus Coach 20 Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Jump Pro Yearly$45.901 Year
  • Lift Pro Yearly$54.901 Year
  • Ultra Yearly$75.901 Year
  • Arcus Coach 10 Yearly$149.991 Year
  • Arcus Coach 20 Yearly$229.991 Year
1 purchases

FormCoach Pocket

One-time1
  • 動作教練 FormCoach Pocket Pro 解鎖$2.99

Questions

Is Arcus VBT free?
Arcus VBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FormCoach Pocket free?
FormCoach Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arcus VBT or FormCoach Pocket have ads?
Neither Arcus VBT nor FormCoach Pocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcus VBT or FormCoach Pocket?
Arcus VBT ships an update weekly, and FormCoach Pocket every 5 weeks. Most recently, Arcus VBT was updated on October 24, 2026 and FormCoach Pocket on October 5, 2026.

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