# Flex vs Forma

The clearest difference is rating: Forma at 4.8 against Flex's 4.2. Forma also leads on ratings volume (269 vs 5) and review sentiment (94% vs 75%). Flex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forma sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Flex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Forma holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma has 269 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Flex's written reviews are positive against 94% of Forma's.

Flex ships an update fortnightly, Forma weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex | Forma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-gym-workout-tracker/id986808754/reviews) | **[4.8 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1506898151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **269** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dino Constantinou](https://appshunter.io/developer/848408117) | [Pavel Chernikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506898150) |

## What reviewers say

### Flex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-gym-workout-tracker/id986808754)

This app helps strength training enthusiasts track their workouts. Create custom plans, log reps and weight, and monitor progress with a dashboard and rest timers. It syncs with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Workout plan creation, Rep and weight tracking, Rest timers, Exercise progress monitoring, Apple Health sync, Customizable units (KG/LB)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Forma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1506898151)

This app provides a minimalist and intuitive way to track your workouts, whether at the gym or at home. You can create and customize your own exercises, log your results quickly, and monitor your progress. The free version has a limit on the number of workouts, which can be removed with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Minimalist and intuitive interface, Offline functionality, Create custom exercises, Log results in few clicks, Track progress, Form your own exercise database

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Buy forever | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward interface
- 📊 Helpful statistics and tracking
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- ✨ Customizable exercises

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🔍 Limited search functionality for exercises
- 📝 Lack of note-taking feature for exercises

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional data loss or sync issues
- Inconsistent user interface elements

**Requested features**

- Add a notes section for each exercise
- Implement a timer or rest timer feature
- Expand exercise database with more options
- Include a dark mode option
- Improve data export and backup capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex free?

Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Forma free?

Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flex or Forma?

Forma is rated higher. Flex averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Forma averages 4.8 from 269 ratings.

### Do Flex or Forma have ads?

Forma shows ads; Flex does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flex or Forma?

Flex ships an update fortnightly, and Forma weekly. Most recently, Flex was updated on November 6, 2026 and Forma on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*