Comparison

Levr vs Forge

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

Head to head
About

Levr

Features
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Log every set โ€” and film it. Levr is a full workout logger built for calisthenics. Calisthenics is different. Your hardest work isn't a number in a table โ€” it's a handstand you hold, a planche you fight for, a muscle-up you finally get clean. Holds need timing, and skills need video, because you get better by watching your form, not by feeling it. Levr does both: it logs every set like a serious strength app, and it films and times your holds automatically. Prop your phone up, train, and it's all there โ€” the numbers and the footage, side by side. AUTOMATICALLY TIMED โ€” EVERY VARIATION Planches, front levers, handstands โ€” Levr detects each hold and times it for you, no stopwatch, no scrubbing back. It reads the variation too, so you see the time you spent in a tuck planche versus a straddle, a tuck front lever versus a full, or a one-arm handstand versus two. Every variation, timed automatically. SHAREABLE OVERLAYS Turn any hold into a clip worth posting. Levr bakes a live overlay right into your video โ€” a running hold timer, your center of mass, or a skeleton tracing your line โ€” so your planche, front lever and handstand variations are ready to share. FILM EVERY SET, SEE YOUR FORM Every set is saved next to its own video, so your whole training history is on video. For skills like the handstand, Levr measures the angles at your joints and scores the hold โ€” so you can see exactly what to fix. More movements are on the way. FIND ANY SET IN SECONDS Filter your whole video library by exercise, personal records, favorites, or length. Pull up every planche you've ever filmed โ€” or just your best โ€” in a couple of taps. LOG EVERY WORKOUT Weight, reps, duration, or distance โ€” log any kind of training. Build routines or log freestyle. It's a complete logger; calisthenics is just where it feels at home. SHARE WITH YOUR COACH Upload your clips and your full training log to your own Google Drive. Your coach gets every set in a spreadsheet โ€” with links straight to the video of the set โ€” so they can watch your week and adjust your plan from anywhere. IMPORT ANY PROGRAM USING AI Levr's AI imports your routines from almost any source โ€” images, documents, text, or a Google Sheet. No need to build them by hand. BRING YOUR HISTORY Coming from another app? Import your existing logs so day one isn't a blank slate. YOUR VIDEO STAYS YOURS Your training video stays on your device by default. Analytics are anonymous, and there are no ads. Levr is a personal training tool โ€” not a medical device, and not a replacement for good coaching. Train within your ability.

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Forge

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Forge is the workout journal that adapts to you, not the other way around. No more spreadsheets or paper notebooks forgotten at the gym. With Forge, plan your workouts, track every exercise in real time, and watch your progress unfold week after week โ€” all in a modern, fully customizable interface. โ— BUILD AND PLAN YOUR WORKOUTS Create your own training programs and organize them in your calendar. Get a reminder before each session, plus a weekly recap, so you never lose track. โ— A LIBRARY OF 100+ EXERCISES Choose from a large, ready-to-use exercise library, or create your own to perfectly match your training style. โ— TRACK YOUR WORKOUT LIVE Log your sets, adjust your loads, and time your rest periods directly from the app while you train. โ— TRACK YOUR PROGRESS OVER TIME Measurements, weight, training volume, personal records: Forge brings all your data together so you can clearly see how far you've come. โ— MAKE IT YOURS Colors, backgrounds, materials: customize Forge's design to match your style and turn your workout journal into an app that feels like you. Whether you're just starting out in strength training or you're an experienced lifter, Forge is with you at every session to help you stay consistent and make lasting progress. Download Forge today and give your training the tracking it deserves. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Levr4 screens
Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Levr at none against Forge's 3. Levr also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Forge's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Forge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Levr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Levr ships an update fortnightly, Forge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Levr versus Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLevrForge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size54 MB60 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMichael Mac DonaldGiuseppe Ferrara

In-app purchases

None

Levr

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Forge

Subscriptions2
  • Forge Plus Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Forge Plus Yearly1 Year trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forge Plus Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Levr free?
Levr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Levr or Forge have ads?
Neither Levr nor Forge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Levr or Forge?
Levr ships an update fortnightly, and Forge every 5 days. Most recently, Levr was updated on October 11, 2026 and Forge on October 18, 2026.

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