Overload review
A low-friction iPhone log with history-based prompts, but no routine builder.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Overload is an iPhone workout tracker for people who want prompts based on their recent lifting history rather than a built-in training program. It records reps and weights for workout sets, then suggests whether to add weight, build reps, repeat a target, or recover at the next session. Basic use works without signup, and workout history stays on the phone for offline access. That makes it a focused option for solo lifters who want a simple log and a nudge for the next session, not a tool for designing a full routine.
The progression guidance is the app's defining feature: recommendations draw on training history and cover several practical next steps, including recovery. Progress tracking is described as covering workouts and body, and the terms and privacy policy mention body-weight data. They do not establish a broader physique-progress feature such as progress photos. Overload is also described by its developer as not being a program builder; it has no workout templates or routine customization. Lifters who want to create and adjust structured plans should look for an app with those capabilities instead.
Core workout logging, progression guidance, and history are described as free, with an optional Overload Pro subscription. The terms say subscription pricing and trial terms appear in Apple's purchase sheet, while the homepage says there is no paywall; buyers should check the purchase sheet for current subscription terms. The app is iOS-only, with email as its support channel. Choose Overload if offline set logging and history-based prompts suit your training; choose another tracker if you need routine building, templates, or a platform beyond iPhone.
Overload pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Logs workout reps and weights without signup
- Works offline and stores workout history on the phone
- Suggests whether to add weight, build reps, repeat, or recover
- Where it doesn't
- No workout templates or routine customization
- Available on iOS only
- Optional Pro subscription; terms point to Apple's purchase sheet for pricing
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