Head to head · from each app’s own words
Gravl109 of 188 features · 58%
Motra104 of 188 features · 55%
Gravl vs Motra
Of the 188 features the six apps on our feature map document about themselves, Gravl documents 109 and Motra documents 104. 68 are documented by both, 41 only by Gravl and 36 only by Motra. Gravl documents more in 8 of 14 categories, Motra in 4 (Workout logging; Templates, plans & calendar; Stats & progress; Social & competition); 2 are even.
Gravl109 of 188 features · 58%- Rating
- ★ 4.9
- Ratings
- 5,914
- Price
- Free
- Released
- Aug 15, 2023
- Last updated
- Oct 14, 2026
- Today’s chart
- #92 grossing
Apple’s US App Store, Oct 19, 2026. Health & Fitness charts. View on the App Store ↗
Motra104 of 188 features · 55%- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Ratings
- 3,044
- Price
- Free
- Released
- Mar 17, 2021
- Last updated
- Aug 10, 2026
- Today’s chart
- Not in the top charts
Apple’s US App Store, Oct 19, 2026. Health & Fitness charts. View on the App Store ↗
Feature by feature
Every feature at least one of the two documents. “Not documented” means the app’s own pages don’t mention it — not that it’s missing.
Workout logging Gravl 13 · Motra 20
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Strength set loggingLog weight and reps for each set of a lift during a live workout. | YesEvery set comes prefilled with reps and weight. Tap when it’s done and the rest timer starts.Source ↗ | Yesany change you make to a set — such as weight, reps, or rest time — is intelligently applied to future, unlogged sets of the same exercise.Source ↗ |
| Start an empty workoutStart an unplanned workout and add exercises as you go. | Yestap "Manual" and pick Manual in the sheet that opens to start from an empty workout.Source ↗ | YesAn Empty Workout means you are starting an open workout with no pre-planned exercises.Source ↗ |
| Previous performance shown or pre-filledWhile logging, each set shows or pre-fills what you lifted last time on that exercise. | YesEvery set comes prefilled with reps and weight. Tap when it’s done and the rest timer starts.Source ↗ | YesTap the dropdown in the "Rest" column and set it to "Previous". This will display the most recent weights and repetitions used for that exercise.Source ↗ |
| Effort per set (RPE / RIR)Record perceived exertion or reps in reserve for a set or exercise. | YesRate a set Easy or Hard and the next prescription adjusts.Source ↗ | YesYou can log Effort for any set during a workout.Source ↗ |
| Whole-workout effort ratingRate how hard an entire session felt. | Not documented | YesUse the slider to set your Effort from 1 to 10.Source ↗ |
| Lifting tempo trackingRecord the tempo of a set. | Not documented | YesYou can also track supersets, warm-up and cool-down sets, muscle splits, tempo, and RPE directly from your Apple Watch.Source ↗ |
| Complete planned sets without entering eachMark a planned workout, group or all remaining sets as done as prescribed instead of entering every set. | Not documented | Yes"Log All Sets" -- This marks every unlogged set as complete and includes them in your saved workout.Source ↗ |
| Workout name and notesGive a workout a name and attach a free-text note or description. | Not documented | YesGive the workout a title and caption, and add pictures!Source ↗ |
| Photos or video on a workoutAttach photos or video to a logged workout. | Not documented | YesGive the workout a title and caption, and add pictures!Source ↗ |
| Add and reorder exercises mid-workoutAdd exercises to, or drag to reorder exercises within, a workout in progress. | YesTick the exercises you want, then tap the "Add" button at the bottom.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Exercise swap with suggested alternativesReplace an exercise mid-workout, with the app suggesting suitable alternatives. | YesMachine taken? Swap any exercise in one tap. Gravl finds a same-muscle match and recalculates sets, reps and weights instantly.Source ↗ | YesTo swap an exercise, tap on the "..." beside the exercise to be swapped and select "Swap Exercise."Source ↗ |
| Exercise notesAttach a note to an exercise, kept with the session or shown next time. | YesTake a look at your notes.Source ↗ | YesYou can now view, add, edit, and delete exercise notes directly from your Apple Watch without the need of your iPhone!Source ↗ |
| Grip and attachment trackingRecord the grip, handle or attachment used, with history kept per grip. | Not documented | YesDuring a workout, Motra detects the start and end of each set, suggests weights based on your history, and differentiates between exercise grips and variations.Source ↗ |
| Bodyweight, weighted and assisted exercisesExercises that use body weight, including added load or assistance, are logged and counted correctly. | Not documented | YesSupport for negative-weight exercises: Assisted exercises such as Assisted Pull-Up or Assisted Dips are now fully supported with negative weight loggingSource ↗ |
| Timed exercisesLog time-based exercises (e.g. planks) by duration, with a timer. | YesWork through supersets, dropsets and timed exercises.Source ↗ | YesIntegrated timer for time-based exercises: Timed exercises such as a plank or wall-sit now include an integrated, built in rest timer to keep track of your exerciseSource ↗ |
| Pause, resume or discard a workoutPause the workout clock and resume later, or throw away a workout in progress. | YesTap the elapsed time on your active workout screen to pause your session.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Edit or delete past workoutsChange or delete a workout after it has been saved. | YesIf you forgot to log a set, exercise or even made a mistake with the weights, you can edit past workouts.Source ↗ | YesEdit exercises, weights, titles, captions, or any other details anytime after the session.Source ↗ |
| Log a workout after the factRecord a workout you did earlier, on its real date and time. | YesOn the Save Workout screen tap on the date and choose when your workout happened.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Forgotten-workout reminderPrompts you when a workout appears abandoned (inactivity or leaving the location). | Not documented | YesThis sends you a reminder when you move away from the location where you started your workout.Source ↗ |
| Offline loggingWorkouts can be logged and saved without a connection and sync later. | Not documented | YesYour Watch stores unsaved workouts locally for up to 14 days, so you won't lose data even if sync is delayed.Source ↗ |
| Kilograms and poundsChoose kilograms or pounds as the weight unit. | YesThe unit is set per piece of equipment, bars and plates included.Source ↗ | YesScroll down to the Weight Units toggle.Source ↗ |
| Per-exercise weight unitsUse a different weight unit for an individual exercise or piece of equipment. | YesWhen editing a gym profile, you can also set a Weight unit just for that gym - the unit the machines there are marked in.Source ↗ | YesLogging weight in any unit. You can now choose between lb/kg for any exercise, logging in whichever unit you prefer for individual exercisesSource ↗ |
| Keep screen awake during workoutsOption to stop the phone locking during a workout. | Not documented | YesNew optional setting to keep the iPhone screen on during the duration of a workoutSource ↗ |
Sets, supersets & loading Gravl 10 · Motra 8
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Rest timerA countdown (or count-up) between sets, typically starting when a set is completed. | YesWe've set default rest times to 90 seconds for isolation exercises and 120 seconds for compound exercises, but you can easily customize them to fit your needs and reflect your actual rests.Source ↗ | YesMotra automatically tracks your rest time, counting the seconds since you finished your last set.Source ↗ |
| Custom rest per exercise or setSet different rest durations per exercise or per set, remembered next time. | YesTo change the timer for a single exercise, tap the timer pill on that exercise’s screen and pick Custom in Timer Settings.Source ↗ | YesThis allows custom rest values for each given set you perform.Source ↗ |
| Rest-end alertsA sound, vibration, voice cue or notification when rest is over. | YesRun the rest timer - your wrist buzzes when it's time to lift again, which is much harder to miss than a phone notification.Source ↗ | YesYou can also add a Rest Alarm to any workout, which specifies a time at which you should be notified about your next set.Source ↗ |
| Warm-up set taggingMark sets as warm-ups (kept separate from working sets). | YesEnable or disable them and/or adjust the number of warmup sets for compound and isolation exercises ranging from 0 to 4.Source ↗ | YesOn Motra, you can add multiple Warm-Up (WU) and Cool-Down (CD) sets at the start and end of each exercise.Source ↗ |
| Automatic warm-up setsThe app inserts warm-up sets with calculated weights before working sets. | YesEnable or disable them and/or adjust the number of warmup sets for compound and isolation exercises ranging from 0 to 4.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Drop setsLog a set as a drop set with reduced-weight follow-on efforts. | YesEach swipe adds one drop, so swipe twice for a two-drop chain, and a third swipe clears them.Source ↗ | YesAs of October 2025, Motra now has full support for Drop Sets, both on the Apple Watch and iPhone.Source ↗ |
| Additional set types (top set, partials, cool-down)Set-type tags beyond warm-up, drop and failure, such as top sets, partial reps or cool-down sets. | Not documented | YesOn Motra, you can add multiple Warm-Up (WU) and Cool-Down (CD) sets at the start and end of each exercise.Source ↗ |
| SupersetsGroup two exercises to be performed back-to-back. | YesSelect "Add to superset" and choose the second exercise.Source ↗ | YesYou can manually create Supersets when creating templates or during a live workout in the Mobile Workout Editor.Source ↗ |
| Giant sets and circuitsGroup three or more exercises together as a giant set or circuit. | YesTo add a third exercise, open the 3-dot menu of an exercise that is already in the superset. There the item reads "Add to circuit".Source ↗ | YesExercise groups with more than 2 exercises now show a "Circuit" labelSource ↗ |
| Per-set rep targets and pyramidsTemplates can hold rep ranges or different targets per set (pyramids, reverse pyramids). | YesReverse pyramid - increase reps while decreasing weight in each setSource ↗ | Not documented |
| Plate calculatorShows which plates to load for a target weight. | YesThe plate calculator shows you exactly how to load it.Source ↗ | Not documented |
Templates, plans & calendar Gravl 5 · Motra 8
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Saved workout templatesSave reusable workouts and start a session from one. | YesOnce saved, your workouts are available anytime in your Library.Source ↗ | YesA template is a reusable workout blueprint.Source ↗ |
| Template folders or tagsOrganise templates into folders or tags. | Not documented | YesTagging / organizing templates: You can now add tags to your templates to be able to sort / organize them.Source ↗ |
| Repeat a past workout or save it as a templateTurn a completed workout into a template, or start a new session copied from it. | Not documented | YesYou can save any workout—yours or someone else’s—as a template.Source ↗ |
| Update template from a workoutAfter a workout that changed, choose to write the changes back into its template. | Not documented | YesWhen you finish a workout that was started from a template and your performance differs from the template, Motra detects the changes and asks how you'd like to update the template.Source ↗ |
| Per-template progressA template shows its past runs or a progress trend. | Not documented | YesVolume Progression chart — tracks your max volume over time for this templateSource ↗ |
| Ready-made single workoutsA library of pre-built single sessions to start from. | Not documented | YesMotra Pro also gives you access to more than 100 expertly crafted workout templatesSource ↗ |
| Ready-made programs and splitsA library of pre-built multi-day programs or weekly splits. | YesYou can choose from a selection of scientifically-backed routines tailored to various goals and experience levels.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Programs from named coachesStructured plans authored by named coaches or creators, with their own content. | YesCreator training plans: Train with Hermes and Sandra through structured plans with progressive phases, workout previews, and exercise videos.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Custom split builderBuild your own multi-day split or weekly plan by hand. | YesOn the menu sheet, tap Custom Split to build one from scratch, or AI Import to pull workouts in from a link, PDF, or photo.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Workout history calendarA calendar or grid view of days you trained. | Yeson the Progress tab by tapping a day in the Activity grid to open the calendar.Source ↗ | YesTap the My Week card to open the full Calendar view, where you can see your workout history across months.Source ↗ |
| Workout remindersNotifications reminding you to train (scheduled or after inactivity). | Not documented | YesWorkout Reminders -- Reminds you when it is time to work out based on your schedule.Source ↗ |
Automatic programming Gravl 13 · Motra 10
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Generated training programThe app builds a personalised multi-day program from your goals, schedule and equipment. | YesGravl is an AI-powered training platform that uses a scientific algorithm and your onboarding information to build your personalized training plan.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Generated single workoutThe app generates a personalised workout on demand (today's session). | YesOnce you've made up all your choices, tap Create session and watch our AI create your workout obeying all your wishes.Source ↗ | Yesyou can generate workouts based on your recovery, goals, and fitness data with the help of AI.Source ↗ |
| Automatic progressive overloadThe app recommends when and how much to increase weight or reps based on your performance. | YesGravl estimates your one-rep max from your logged history and prescribes the next session from it.Source ↗ | YesOur Smart Weights system will recommend specific workout plans, exercises, sets, and weight… entirely customized to you!Source ↗ |
| Progression on repeated templatesSaved workouts can be re-run with automatically progressed sets, reps or weights. | YesSpecify how you want your saved workouts to behave when you do them in the future.Source ↗ | YesProgressive overload now extends to custom templates you create yourself.Source ↗ |
| Recovery-driven workout selectionThe next workout's muscles are chosen from estimated per-muscle recovery. | YesThe system dynamically adjusts training days and muscle groups based on your recovery status and weekly training history.Source ↗ | YesMotra AI factors in your recovery, readiness, sleep, and past workouts (including rep acceleration, velocity, range of motion, and more) to ensure we recommend the perfect workout for you.Source ↗ |
| Automatically generated supersetsGenerated workouts can group exercises into supersets or circuits automatically. | YesSelect "Add to superset" and choose the second exercise.Source ↗ | YesSpecify if you want warm-up or cool-down sets and if you want supersets in your generated workout.Source ↗ |
| Exercise exclusions and preferencesExclude exercises (or muscles) from recommendations, or ask for some more often. | YesYou can choose which exercises to exclude and our AI will find alternatives while creating your workouts.Source ↗ | YesYou have the option to exclude specific exercises from your workout plan, tailoring your routine to match your preferences or avoid particular movements.Source ↗ |
| Injury-aware programmingRecord injuries or painful movements and recommendations avoid or substitute aggravating exercises. | YesYou tell Gravl which movements hurt, and it will avoid exercises associated with those movement patterns until you report that they feel fine again.Source ↗ | YesWhen you generate an AI workout, exercises that could aggravate your listed injuries are automatically avoided or substituted with safer alternatives.Source ↗ |
| Gym equipment profilesSaved gym/equipment profiles restrict recommended exercises to what you have. | YesNeed more profiles for different gyms or setups? Just repeat the steps above.Source ↗ | YesYou can create multiple gyms (for example, "Home Gym" and "Commercial Gym") and switch between them whenever you generate a workout.Source ↗ |
| Available weights and incrementsTell the app which dumbbells, plates or machine increments you have so suggestions are loadable. | Yesset the weight ranges: what the stack goes from, up to, and in which increments (for example 5 - 100 kg in 5 kg steps).Source ↗ | YesYou can now specify custom weight increments for each exerciseSource ↗ |
| Periodization (deloads, phases, test days)Planned variation over weeks: deload periods, phased progressions or max-effort test days. | YesSelect the Start and End Date and the Intensity.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Regenerate today's workoutAsk for a new version of a generated workout. | YesRegenerate keeps the same muscles and builds the session again with different exercises.Source ↗ | YesAdd feedback explaining what you'd like changedSource ↗ |
| Weekly set targets per muscleRecommended weekly working-set ranges per muscle, with progress against them. | YesWeekly Set Trends show every muscle in a readable row, with volume ranges and a breakdown of direct and indirect work.Source ↗ | Not documented |
AI & voice Gravl 4 · Motra 1
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| AI coach chatA conversational AI coach inside the app that answers using your own training data. | Not documented | Partlysave and view workout templates Coach suggestsSource ↗ |
| AI-written training summariesAI-written plain-language summaries of a workout or a training week. | YesShort on time? Tap Explain with AI for a quick, plain summary of your week.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Form analysis from videoRecord or upload a video of a set and get a form score or feedback. | YesRecord a set, get a score from 1 to 100 and find out exactly what to fix - like having a coach watch every rep!Source ↗ | Not documented |
| AI-filled custom exercisesAI fills in a custom exercise's details from its name or a video link. | YesFill with AI- type the exercise name and AI fills in the details.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| ChatGPT / Claude / MCP integrationConnect external AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, MCP clients) to your training data. | YesConnect Claude or any MCP client to your account: log workouts and manage your training from a conversation.Source ↗ | YesMotra now integrates with AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT, giving you a powerful new way to explore and understand your workout data.Source ↗ |
| Voice loggingLog sets, workouts or plans by speaking. | PartlyThe same sheet also offers Voice and Text, both in Beta, if you'd rather describe your session out loud or type it out.Source ↗ | Not documented |
Exercise library & content Gravl 7 · Motra 7
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in exercise libraryA built-in catalogue of exercises (size as stated by the app). | Yes300+ trainer-led exercise videos, downloadable for offline use.Source ↗ | Yes1,000+ new exercises: We’ve expanded our exercise library extensively, adding over one thousand new exercises to our librarySource ↗ |
| Exercise demonstration videos or animationsEach exercise has a video or animated demonstration. | Yes300+ trainer-led exercise videos, downloadable for offline use.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Written exercise instructionsStep-by-step written instructions for exercises. | YesWatch the Video and instructions.Source ↗ | YesNew Exercise Details Page: Each exercise now has instructions, coaching tips, advanced muscle group breakdowns, and moreSource ↗ |
| Target muscles per exerciseShows the primary and secondary muscles an exercise works. | Not documented | YesNew Exercise Details Page: Each exercise now has instructions, coaching tips, advanced muscle group breakdowns, and moreSource ↗ |
| Exercise search and filtersSearch the exercise library and filter it by muscle or equipment. | YesThe Library tab keeps your exercises, splits and saved workouts in one list.Source ↗ | YesNew exercise search: We’ve added a new tab to the app, allowing for quick access to search exercisesSource ↗ |
| Custom exercisesCreate your own exercises. | YesIf you don't want to wait until it is added or if it, for some reason, doesn't meet our criteria, you can always add it yourself.Source ↗ | YesIf there's an exercise you'd like to log in your workouts that isn't available in Motra, you can create a custom exercise.Source ↗ |
| Offline exercise videosDownload exercise videos to watch without a connection. | YesToggle the exercise categories you want - Weights, Bodyweight, Cardio, Stretching and so on. Each one shows how many videos it has and how much space it needs, so no surprises.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Warm-up, stretching and mobility routinesStretching, mobility or warm-up exercise routines added before or after workouts. | YesGravl’s stretching routines are specifically created to complement your workouts by focusing on the same muscle groups you just trained.Source ↗ | YesAddition of over 100 stretches & warm-up exercises: Train Fitness now fully supports stretching and warmupsSource ↗ |
| In-app tutorials and guided setupBuilt-in or official how-to guidance for using the app. | Not documented | YesIn this video, learn how to accurately log weights for dumbbell, kettlebell, barbell, and machine exercises, as well as bodyweight movements.Source ↗ |
Apple Watch & wearables Gravl 9 · Motra 9
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch appAn Apple Watch app for logging strength workouts. | YesLog a set and edit reps or weight on the fly before you confirm it.Source ↗ | YesOur application runs on the Apple Watch Series 4 and newer.Source ↗ |
| Watch logging without the phoneLog a whole workout on the watch without the iPhone nearby. | No | YesYour Watch stores unsaved workouts locally for up to 14 days, so you won't lose data even if sync is delayed.Source ↗ |
| Start templates or plans on the watchStart a saved template, routine or today's planned workout from the watch. | YesFrom the watch - open Gravl on the watch and start today's workout.Source ↗ | YesTemplates can be synced to your Apple Watch for starting workouts directly from your wrist.Source ↗ |
| Live phone-watch syncThe same workout is mirrored live on phone and watch. | YesEverything syncs live in both directions, pauses included, so you can switch between wrist and phone mid-session whenever you like.Source ↗ | YesAny session started on either the iPhone or Apple Watch will be mirrored across both devices, allowing you to edit or end the session on either one.Source ↗ |
| Edit workout structure on the watchAdd or delete sets, or add, swap or reorder exercises, from the watch. | Not documented | YesYou can now view, add, edit, and delete exercise notes directly from your Apple Watch without the need of your iPhone!Source ↗ |
| Set types and effort on the watchTag set types or rate effort from the watch. | YesRate your exertion after an exercise.Source ↗ | YesYou can also track supersets, warm-up and cool-down sets, muscle splits, tempo, and RPE directly from your Apple Watch.Source ↗ |
| Watch complicationsApp complications or widgets on the watch face. | YesAdd the Gravl icon to your Apple Watch face.Source ↗ | YesWatch Streak Widgets: Your Apple Watch widgets now display your workout streak.Source ↗ |
| Automatic rep countingThe watch counts reps automatically from motion. | Not documented | Yestracking reps for over 470 unique exercise types – completely hands free!Source ↗ |
| Automatic exercise detectionThe watch identifies which exercise you are doing (and when sets start and end) from motion alone. | Not documented | Yesthe first app to offer automatic exercise tracking, using only the motion of your Apple WatchSource ↗ |
| Heart rate from AirPodsRead heart rate from AirPods Pro during workouts. | YesGravl also reads your heart rate from your watch or AirPods Pro 3.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Garmin watch appAn app that runs on Garmin watches to log workouts. | YesGarmin watch support: log workouts from your watch with real-time syncSource ↗ | Not documented |
| Garmin Connect syncWorkouts appear in Garmin Connect. | YesThe activity lands in Garmin Connect as a strength training activity, with heart rate and calories.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Wear OS appAn app for Wear OS watches. | YesGravl has a native Wear OS app, so you can log sets, run rest timers and check what's next straight from your wrist.Source ↗ | Not documented |
Health, body & recovery Gravl 7 · Motra 6
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Workouts written to Apple HealthFinished workouts are saved to Apple Health. | YesApple Health (iPhone): sync workouts and active energy between Gravl and Health.Source ↗ | YesWorkouts logged on Motra close fitness rings and update Apple Health directly.Source ↗ |
| Import workouts from Apple HealthWorkouts recorded by other apps are brought in from Apple Health. | YesWent for a run, a ride or a swim tracked by another app? Once Apple Health or Health Connect is connected, Gravl detects those activities automatically and offers to import them.Source ↗ | YesMotra can import workouts from other apps (like Apple Fitness, Strava, etc.) via Apple Health, so all your training is in one place.Source ↗ |
| Body data synced with Apple HealthBody weight or composition is read from or written to Apple Health. | Not documented | YesMotra also reads your fitness profile (height, weight, biological sex, date of birth) from Apple Health to personalize your experience.Source ↗ |
| Body weight logLog body weight over time with a trend. | YesThe new Body metrics dashboard brings weight, measurements and progress photos together.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Body measurements (circumferences, body fat)Log body measurements beyond weight, such as circumferences or body-fat %. | YesOpen the Progress tab, tap + and choose Measurements.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Progress photosStore private progress photos over time. | YesPick the pose - Front, Side or Back - and use your camera or choose a photo from your library.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Muscle recovery trackingPer-muscle recovery or fatigue estimates. | YesGravl's "Muscle Recovery" gives you a visual representation of your current fatigue levels.Source ↗ | YesMotra uses an advanced algorithm to calculate readiness based on your exercises and weights. Your muscle recovery score updates daily.Source ↗ |
| Heart rate during workoutsHeart rate recorded and shown during or after a workout. | YesWatch your heart rate and calories live.Source ↗ | YesMotra still tracks heart rate, calories, and durationSource ↗ |
| Heart-rate zonesTime in heart-rate zones for a workout. | Not documented | YesYou can adjust the boundaries between zones by dragging the dividers in the chart.Source ↗ |
Cardio, sports & other activities Gravl 2 · Motra 1
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Cardio exercise loggingLog cardio with distance and/or time. | YesLog your time and distance for each interval.Source ↗ | YesYou can now customize how individual exercises are measured between reps, distance, and time on both the watch, and phone appSource ↗ |
| Route mapsOutdoor workouts show a route map. | YesWorkout details now show richer cardio metrics and route maps for supported workoutsSource ↗ | Not documented |
Stats & progress Gravl 10 · Motra 11
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Personal recordsPersonal records are detected automatically, ideally flagged as they happen. | YesPRs are detected automatically as you log.Source ↗ | YesSet a new personal record on a specific exercise for weight, reps, or time.Source ↗ |
| Records by rep countA table of best (and predicted) weights for each rep count. | Not documented | Yes"Predicted" is the estimated weight you can lift for the specified reps, helping you decide how much weight to use for sets.Source ↗ |
| Estimated one-rep maxEstimated 1RM calculated from logged sets. | YesReading: every set you log gets converted into an estimated 1RM.Source ↗ | YesThe first row in the predicted column essentially shows your estimated 1 rep max (1RM) for this exercise.Source ↗ |
| Per-exercise progress chartsCharts of an exercise's weight, 1RM, volume or reps over time. | YesStatistics: charts, records and progress for the exercise - yours and your friends'.Source ↗ | YesExercise Search in Trends: Quickly find specific exercises in the Trends tab with the new search bar.Source ↗ |
| Per-exercise historyA list of every past session of a given exercise. | YesHistory: every session you've logged with this exercise.Source ↗ | YesExercise Search in Trends: Quickly find specific exercises in the Trends tab with the new search bar.Source ↗ |
| Training volume trackingTotal volume (weight x reps) calculated per workout and over time. | Not documented | YesTotal Volume Lifted (TVL) is a measure of the weight (or volume) moved.Source ↗ |
| Sets or volume per muscle groupStats breaking training down by muscle group. | YesWeekly Set Trends show every muscle in a readable row, with volume ranges and a breakdown of direct and indirect work.Source ↗ | YesA spider/radar chart breaking down which muscle groups you targeted this week (set distribution).Source ↗ |
| Muscle heatmapA body diagram shading the muscles trained in a workout or period. | Not documented | YesMuscle group mannequin — a visual breakdown of primary and secondary muscles targetedSource ↗ |
| Strength score or levelA score or level rating your strength against standards or other users. | YesSee how your lifts compare against standards for your body weight and sex, tracked over time across every muscle group.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Weekly, monthly or yearly recapsPeriodic recap reports of your training. | YesMonthly Review: Get monthly stats and share your progress.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Training streaksA streak of consecutive days or weeks of training (or of meeting a weekly goal). | YesYour streak counts how many weeks in a row you've hit your weekly goal.Source ↗ | YesStreak customization: You can now set a custom weekly streak. Choose between a time based, weight-based, or workout-based streak, and set your goal.Source ↗ |
| Achievements, badges and levelsBadges, milestones or levels earned for training. | YesAnd don't forget to show off those Streak badges! They're proof of your dedication.Source ↗ | YesAchievements are milestone banners that appear when you hit notable moments in your fitness journey.Source ↗ |
| Calories burnedActive calories recorded or estimated for workouts. | YesWatch your heart rate and calories live.Source ↗ | YesMotra leverages Apple Health to measure and track your calories during a workout.Source ↗ |
Social & competition Gravl 5 · Motra 7
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Friends or followersAdd friends or follow other users. | YesQR: Gravl shows your personal QR code and a link you can share through any app you prefer.Source ↗ | YesTap the Follow button to send a follow (or follow request if the account is private).Source ↗ |
| Activity feedA feed of the workouts of people you follow or are friends with. | YesSee your friends' workouts in your feed as they finish them.Source ↗ | YesThe Feed is the social hub of Motra.Source ↗ |
| Likes and commentsReact to and comment on others' workouts. | YesGive a clapto your friends' sessions and drop a comment to keep them accountableSource ↗ | YesA comment sheet slides up. Type your comment and submit.Source ↗ |
| Privacy controlsControl who can see your activity (private account, per-workout or per-item visibility, hiding from public feeds). | Not documented | YesAny workout can be edited to change the visibility between Visible and Hidden, depending on if you want your workout to be seen by others.Source ↗ |
| Block and reportBlock users and report users or content. | Not documented | YesIf someone is making you uncomfortable or you’d rather they not see your workouts or profile, you can block this user.Source ↗ |
| Compare with a friendCompare your stats or lifts side by side with a specific friend. | YesSee how you stack up on any exercise: open it, tap Analytics, and check the Friends card on the Statistics tab.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| LeaderboardsRankings among friends or group members. | YesYou can compare your current streak or total workouts with your friendsSource ↗ | Not documented |
| Friend activity notificationsNotifications when friends work out. | Not documented | YesPosts & Streaks -- Notifies you when friends complete a workout or hit a streak milestone.Source ↗ |
| Tag a workout's gym or locationAttach the gym or location to a workout. | Not documented | YesImproved privacy settings: You can now customize if you want your workout location to be public or privateSource ↗ |
Sharing, import/export & integrations Gravl 8 · Motra 6
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Shareable workout imagesGenerate shareable image cards of workouts or stats. | YesNew workout share editor with templates, stickers, photo effects, fonts, color controls, and Instagram sharing improvements.Source ↗ | YesThe Share Workout screen opens with multiple customizable card templates.Source ↗ |
| Share to Instagram StoriesPost a workout card directly to Instagram Stories. | YesTap Story to post straight to Instagram, the share icon to send it anywhere else or save it to your photosSource ↗ | Yestap the Instagram icon to share directly to Instagram Stories (if Instagram is installed).Source ↗ |
| Share workouts or templates with othersSend a template, routine, split or workout to someone who can save and do it. | YesGravl will generate a link that you can send to your friend via the app of your choice.Source ↗ | YesPublic templates can be shared with other Motra users:Source ↗ |
| Import history from another appImport your workout history from another tracker's export. | PartlyGravl can import all of your Fitbod workouts. Just email us at support@gravl.ai and your history comes with you.Source ↗ | YesSeamlessly bring your workout history into Motra using the Data Import feature. Files in .csv, .xlsx, and .xls formats are accepted.Source ↗ |
| Import a workout from photos, files or linksTurn screenshots, documents, spreadsheets or social-video links into trackable workouts with AI. | YesGot a routine on Instagram or TikTok, a photo of a whiteboard, or a PDF from your coach? Drop it into Gravl and AI turns it into a real workout: every set, rep and weight ready to track in your next session.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Data exportExport your workout data to a file. | YesExport workout history data from your settings.Source ↗ | YesEasily export your workout history to a CSV file using the Data Export feature.Source ↗ |
| Strava exportPush finished workouts to Strava. | YesStrava: push your finished Gravl workouts to your Strava feed, so your followers see the grind too.Source ↗ | YesOnce connected, your Motra workouts — including calories, exercises, and muscle groups — will automatically sync to Strava.Source ↗ |
| Health Connect (Android)Sync with Android Health Connect. | YesHealth Connect (Android): same deal, Android edition.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Public developer APIA documented API for your own data. | YesA versioned, scoped, read-only REST API over workouts, records, measurements and statsSource ↗ | Not documented |
Platforms, widgets & system Gravl 8 · Motra 6
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Android appAvailable on Android via Google Play. | YesGravl is an AI personal trainer for strength training. It builds your plan, coaches you through every set, and tells you exactly how much weight to lift next time.Source ↗ | No |
| Web app or dashboardUse your account's training data in a web browser. | YesThere is a web dashboard at app.gravl.ai for when you want your training on a big screenSource ↗ | Not documented |
| Apple Vision Pro compatibilityListed as compatible with Apple Vision on the App Store. | YesCompatibility: iPhone Requires iOS 16.4 or later. Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. Apple Watch Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.Source ↗ | YesCompatibility: iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. Apple Watch Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.Source ↗ |
| Languages other than EnglishThe app is localised into languages other than English. | YesEnglish, Czech, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, SpanishSource ↗ | YesEnglish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, UkrainianSource ↗ |
| Home and Lock Screen widgetsiPhone Home Screen or Lock Screen widgets. | YesNew activity widget support and refreshed app/watch iconsSource ↗ | YesMotra offers a collection of Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, a Control Center shortcut, and a Live ActivitySource ↗ |
| Live Activity and Dynamic IslandThe live workout appears on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. | YesThe workout lives on your iOS lock screen as a Live Activity (interactive notifications on Android), so logging a set never means unlocking and navigating.Source ↗ | YesWhen you start a workout in Motra, a Live Activity automatically appears on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (on supported iPhones).Source ↗ |
| Log sets from the Lock ScreenComplete sets from the Live Activity without unlocking. | YesThe workout lives on your iOS lock screen as a Live Activity (interactive notifications on Android), so logging a set never means unlocking and navigating.Source ↗ | YesLog Next Set button -- tap the checkmark directly from the Live Activity or Dynamic Island to log your next set without opening the app.Source ↗ |
| Control Center controlA Control Center button for the app. | Not documented | YesA Motra button you can add to Control Center for one-tap access to the app.Source ↗ |
| Distraction blocking during workoutsBlock chosen apps while a workout runs. | YesWorkout Focus blocks the apps you choose while a workout is in progress.Source ↗ | Not documented |
Personalisation, account & support Gravl 8 · Motra 4
| Feature | Gravl | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Dark modeA dark appearance. | YesSystem: Gravl follows your phone. It uses a light theme when your phone is in light mode and a dark theme when it is in dark mode.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Colour themes and accent coloursChoose colour themes or an accent colour. | YesChoose Black, Blue, Violet, Rose, Emerald or Orange.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Alternate app iconsChoose an alternate app icon. | YesYou can also change the app icon in App preferences → App icon.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| First day of week settingChoose the day the week starts. | YesAdded first-day-of-week setting and updated streaks, trends, measurements, calendars, and activity views to respect it.Source ↗ | YesYour week starts on the day you have configured in Settings > Personalize > Start Week On.Source ↗ |
| Notification controls and inboxPer-type notification toggles, or an in-app notification inbox. | Not documented | YesEach type has its own toggle so you can turn it on or off independently.Source ↗ |
| Sign in with Apple or GoogleSign in with Apple or Google accounts. | Yesthe same email and password, Google or Apple login you use in the app.Source ↗ | YesSign in with your Motra account (Google, Apple, or email)Source ↗ |
| In-app account deletionDelete your account and data from inside the app. | Not documented | YesYou can delete your data at any time.Source ↗ |
| In-app support and feedbackContact the team, report bugs or request features from inside the app. | YesNew: Feature Requests section in Profile.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| AI support assistantAn AI assistant answers support questions. | YesSupport is in the app now. Ask the assistant, attach a photo, or talk to a real person.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Advice from human coachesAsk certified trainers or coaches employed by the app for workout advice. | YesGet support from our coaches anytime. Whether it’s app tips or workout advice, just message us in-app.Source ↗ | Not documented |
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