Althea vs Barbell Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Althea
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Althea is a private companion for your GLP-1 journey ā built for Ozempic, Wegovy, Retatrutide, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Rybelsus, Saxenda, compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, and many more GLP-1 medications. YOUR MEDICATION, ON SCHEDULE ⢠Log every dose in seconds, with reminders tuned to your schedule ā weekly or daily ⢠Rotate injection sites and see where your last shot went ⢠Follow your titration plan step by step, and record missed doses honestly ⢠See how medication levels build toward steady state, based on published clinical data YOUR PROGRESS, MADE VISIBLE ⢠Track weight with trends, BMI, and a projection toward your goal ⢠Celebrate real milestones ā 5% lost, halfway, goal reached ā with shareable cards ⢠Build dose streaks and unlock achievements as you stay consistent FOOD, WATER & MEASUREMENTS ⢠Log meals with a barcode scanner, or save your go-to foods as presets ⢠Personalized calorie and protein targets derived from your own numbers ā with gentler guidance while you're titrating ⢠Track hydration and body measurements alongside weight BUILT FOR YOUR DOCTOR VISITS ⢠Export a clean PDF report of your doses, weight, side effects, and milestones to share with your care team SIDE EFFECTS, UNDERSTOOD ⢠Log symptoms and severity, and see how they trend against your dose changes PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠No account. No sign-up. Your health data stays on your device and in your private iCloud ā never on our servers, never sold, no ads ⢠Works with Apple Health, includes a next-dose home screen widget Medication information in Althea is sourced from published, peer-reviewed clinical literature, with citations shown in the app. Althea is a tracking tool and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow the guidance of your healthcare provider. SUBSCRIPTION Althea requires a subscription: $6.99/month, or $49.99/year with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://althea.team/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://althea.team/terms-of-use
Barbell Tools
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Stop doing mental plate math between sets. Prepare exact barbell loads built around the specific plates in your rack. Barbell Tools helps you calculate achievable plate setups, generate warm-up progressions, estimate 1RM, and run training timers. It stays focused on the work before and between sets, without bloated trackers, subscriptions, or complex workout programs. PLATE LOADING FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT ⢠Create custom rack profiles with your specific bars, collars, and plate inventory. ⢠Enter a target weight to immediately see the exact or nearest achievable load. ⢠View visual plate arrangements per side and step smoothly between load increments. ⢠Save frequently used loads to reconstruct them instantly anywhere. WARM-UP PROGRESSIONS ⢠Build structured warm-up sets that progress toward your working weight. ⢠Automatically adapt percentage stages to match the physical plates you have on hand. ⢠See exactly what plates to add or remove at each transition, with the ability to skip or repeat stages. 1RM & TRAINING MAX CALCULATIONS ⢠Estimate 1RM from 2ā10 reps using Epley, Brzycki, or Lombardi formulas. ⢠Run guided multi-set tests to find your true working max safely. ⢠Calculate percentage-based loads from 50% to 100%. ⢠Send any calculated weight straight into the plate calculator with one tap. INTERVAL & REST TIMERS ⢠Built-in Rest, Interval, and EMOM timers, including a quick Tabata preset. ⢠Stay focused with haptics, custom audio cues, local notifications, and screen keep-awake mode. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Optional tips support independent development without locking away any features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Barbell Tools at 16.4 against Althea's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Althea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Barbell Tools sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Althea | Barbell Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SPYRIDON BENETOS | Francisco Manas |
In-app purchases
Althea
- Monthly$6.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Barbell Tools
- Warm-up Tip$0.99
- Working Set Tip$2.99
- Heavy Set Tip$5.99









