VeloTrack vs The ELITE Training Method
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VeloTrack
This app transforms your iPhone into a velocity-based training system, providing real-time feedback on barbell speed and power output for various lifts. It offers comprehensive tools for coaches to manage athletes and track progress, and for athletes to monitor their performance.
- Real-time peak velocity and power output tracking
- Supports multiple barbell exercises
- Athlete roster and workout management
- Remote athlete monitoring
- Personal performance history and records
- Velocity zone analysis
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VeloTrack turns your iPhone into a professional velocity-based training system — no expensive external equipment required. Point your camera at the barbell and get real-time peak velocity, mean velocity, and power output on every rep. Works for squat, bench press, deadlift, power clean, overhead press, Romanian deadlift, hip thrust, and more. FOR STRENGTH COACHES: - Manage a full athlete roster across multiple teams - Build and save custom workouts with sets, reps, and percentage of 1RM - Assign workouts to individual athletes or your entire team in seconds - Monitor athlete completion in real time on the Today tab - Capture a set for an athlete directly from your phone — no need to hand it over - Set velocity zones for every exercise - View athlete performance history and velocity trends - Invite athletes with a simple 6-digit code FOR ATHLETES: - See your assigned workouts with exact sets, reps, and loading percentages - Record barbell velocity using your iPhone camera - Track peak and mean velocity on every rep - Mark sets complete and sync results to your coach - View your performance history and personal records - Complete workouts on your own schedule FOR TRAINERS: - Manage up to 50 individual clients - Track client velocity and performance over time - Assign and monitor workouts remotely - Build a complete training history for every client FOR INDIVIDUAL LIFTERS: - Solo VBT tracking with no team required - Real-time bar speed feedback on every lift - Personal performance history and lifetime records - Track squat, bench, deadlift, and power clean maxes VELOCITY ZONES: - Speed — above 1.0 m/s - Speed-Strength — 0.75 to 1.0 m/s - Strength-Speed — 0.5 to 0.75 m/s - Strength — 0.25 to 0.5 m/s - Absolute Strength — below 0.25 m/s Know exactly what training effect every rep is targeting and adjust load in real time based on actual bar speed — not just feel. TEAM MANAGEMENT: - One subscription covers your entire organization - Multiple teams under one account - Assistant coaches can join your organization - Athlete invite system with automatic team linking - Coach and athlete web portals at velotrackapp.com WHY VELOTRACK: Velocity-based training has been used by elite strength programs for decades but the technology was always expensive and complicated. VeloTrack changes that — just your iPhone, a barbell, and real data. Used by high school strength coaches, college strength and conditioning programs, personal trainers, and serious individual lifters across the country. Start your 14-day free trial today — no credit card required. Full access to every feature from day one.
The ELITE Training Method
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With the The ELITE Training Method App, you will have access to workout programs designed specifically to help you reach your fitness and health goals! You can follow & track your workouts, your nutrition, your lifestyle habits, measurements and results–all with the help of your coach. FEATURES: - Access training plans and track workouts - Follow along to exercise and workout videos - Track your meals and make better food choices - Stay on top of your daily habits - Set health and fitness goals and track progress towards your goals - Gain milestone badges for achieving new personal bests and maintaining habit streaks - Message your coach in real-time - Track body measurements and take progress photos - Get push notification reminders for scheduled workouts and activities - Connect your Apple Watch to track workouts, steps, habits, and more right from your wrist - Connect to other wearable devices and apps like the Apple Health App, Garmin, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, and Withings devices to track workouts, sleep, nutrition, and body stats and composition Download the app today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The ELITE Training Method at none against VeloTrack's 10. The ELITE Training Method also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). VeloTrack's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. VeloTrack sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. The ELITE Training Method asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VeloTrack against 5.0 for The ELITE Training Method. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
VeloTrack ships an update weekly, The ELITE Training Method every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VeloTrack | The ELITE Training Method |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zachary Clay | Southeast ELITE LLC |
In-app purchases
VeloTrack
- +5 Athletes$9.991 Month
- +10 Athletes$17.991 Month
- +25 Athletes$39.991 Month
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- +50 Athletes$69.991 Month
- Individual Yearly$99.991 Year
- +5 Athletes$99.991 Year
- +10 Athletes$179.001 Year
- +25 Athletes$389.001 Year
- +50 Athletes$689.991 Year
- Coach Growth Yearly$999.991 Year
The ELITE Training Method
No in-app purchases
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