Question 1

Is PROTR free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PROTR is completely free. All core features — workout logging, nutrition tracking, endurance analytics, recovery monitoring, and coaching tools — cost nothing. The only in-app purchases are for buying content from other creators in the marketplace.

Question 2

What is the best free workout tracking app for iPhone?

Accepted Answer

PROTR is a free iOS workout tracking app with 500+ exercises, automatic PR detection, RPE logging, previous effort display, strength analytics, and multi-week programme planning. Unlike most workout apps, all core features are free with no subscription required.

Question 3

Does PROTR track TSS and training load?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PROTR calculates Training Stress Score (TSS) for every session including running, cycling, swimming, and strength training. It plots CTL (fitness), ATL (fatigue), and TSB (form) on a Performance Management Chart. FTP and threshold pace are inferred automatically from Apple Health history.

Question 4

Does PROTR work with Apple Watch?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PROTR supports live endurance sessions on Apple Watch with real-time heart rate, pace, and GPS. Structured workouts push step-by-step instructions to the watch. Watch complications show your streak, next workout, and daily macros.

Question 5

Can coaches use PROTR to manage athletes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PROTR has a dedicated coach mode where coaches can manage multiple athletes, build and deliver structured programmes, view a compliance dashboard showing who completed what, assign habits and check-ins, and deliver group programmes. Coach mode is free to use.

Question 6

Can I sell training programmes through PROTR?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Any PROTR user can apply to become a creator and sell workouts, programmes, classes, coaching packages, nutrition plans, and recipes through the PROTR marketplace. There is no upfront cost to join as a creator.

Question 7

Does PROTR track macros and nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PROTR tracks daily protein, carbohydrates, fat, and hydration. Food can be logged by search, barcode scan, or manual entry. Pre-built meal plans and a recipe library are included. An AI weekly summary identifies patterns between nutrition and training load.

Question 8

Does PROTR sync with Apple Health?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PROTR reads HRV, resting heart rate, sleep data, and VO2 max from Apple Health. It also writes nutrition data back to Apple Health and infers FTP and threshold pace from Apple Health workout history.

Question 9

How is PROTR different from TrainingPeaks?

Accepted Answer

PROTR offers similar endurance analytics to TrainingPeaks including TSS, CTL, ATL, TSB, and the Performance Management Chart, but is free. PROTR also includes workout logging, nutrition tracking, strength analytics, recovery monitoring, and coaching tools in one app, whereas TrainingPeaks requires a paid subscription and focuses primarily on endurance.

Feature	PROTR (free)	Strava
GPS tracking (run, ride, swim)	✓	✓ Free
Heart rate zones	✓	Summit only
Training load (TSS, CTL, ATL, TSB)	✓	Not available
Performance Management Chart	✓	Not available
Apple Watch live sessions	✓	Summit only
Workout logging (weights, RPE, sets)	✓	Not available
Nutrition and macro tracking	✓	Not available
Strength analytics (1RM trends)	✓	Not available
Recovery and HRV monitoring	✓	Not available
Social activity feed	✓	✓ Free
Price	Free	From $7.99/mo

GPS tracking and training analytics.
Without the subscription.

PROTR vs Strava

More than a GPS tracker

Training load you can actually act on

Heart rate zones on every session

Strength training in the same app

Nutrition connected to training

Track more. Pay nothing.

GPS tracking and training analytics.Without the subscription.