# Dumbbell Home Workouts — user reviews

> 132 indexed App Store user reviews of Dumbbell Home Workouts by Brandon Lee, rated 4.80/5 from 558 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumbbell-home-workouts/id1357510268/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumbbell-home-workouts/id1357510268.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 490 · 4★ 50 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 10

## What do users think of Dumbbell Home Workouts?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💪 Effective personalized workout plans
- 🎥 High-quality instructional exercise videos
- 🎯 Customizable workout routines by muscle groups
- ⚡ Minimal equipment requirements (dumbbells/bodyweight)
- 📊 Built-in progress tracking and calorie calculator
- 🔄 Diverse exercise variety prevents boredom
- ⏱️ Integrated timer for seamless workout flow
- 🏠 Excellent for home workouts
- 💰 Free version available with quality content
- 🌍 Multi-language support
- 📱 Clean, minimalistic design
- 🎓 Real coach demonstrations instead of animations

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔌 Video playback issues and buffering
- 💳 Aggressive paywall and subscription model
- 🌐 Language selection requires internet connection
- 📥 Offline mode videos don't download properly
- 🔄 Repetitive onboarding on every app launch
- 🎵 Background music/Spotify integration broken
- ⚠️ Post-update functionality failures
- 🔊 Audio/sound issues in videos
- 📱 No cross-device synchronization
- 💰 Subscription charges despite active membership
- 🐌 App lagging and performance issues
- 🪟 Window rotation problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when starting workouts
- Videos fail to load or play intermittently
- Language selection throws 'file not found' error
- Offline video download functionality non-functional
- App requires daily restart to function properly
- Incoming calls interrupt workout tracking and audio
- Onboarding repeats on every app launch
- Workouts not saved or tracked properly
- Payment system charges despite active subscription
- App becomes unresponsive when creating workout plans
- Exercises not accessible after updates
- No sound in exercise videos
- App crashes with background music playing
- Health app integration miscategorizes activities

**Most requested features**

- Apple HealthKit and Health app integration
- Recommended weight suggestions for exercises
- Voice announcements for rest periods and exercise transitions
- Cross-device workout synchronization (iPhone/iPad)
- Ability to input and track weights used
- More advanced progression and intensity scaling
- Expanded exercise variety and database
- Support for more than 2-3 muscle groups per day
- Easier workout rescheduling if missed
- Configurable rest times between sets
- Forearm exercise additions
- Warmup and cooldown exercises (partially addressed)
- Device-to-device data synchronization

## Newest reviews (13 of 132)

### 2/5 — It’s not free

*2026-01-29, version 3.5.89*

It says work out any time for free, but after 4 days asks me to subscribe £4.99 a month, shame because the work out were decent. Just false advertising.

### 3/5 — Stuhl

*2025-11-19, version 3.5.89*

Nicht jeder hat ein Stuhl zum sitzen dementsprechend sind 2-4 Sätze ausgelassen worden danke irgendwie nicht so hilfreich

### 4/5 — UX/UI

*2025-10-19, version 3.5.89*

Gì cũng tốt hết, nhưng nếu cải thiện thêm UX/UI sẽ thành 1 app cực kỳ hoản hảo

### 4/5 — .

*2025-08-27, version 3.5.88*

Не можна поставити Україну мову бо пише що не існує такого файлу

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2025-07-14*

Help me a lot people don’t believe that I achieve my physique with the help of damble this happend because of this app thank you

**Developer response:** That’s incredible to hear! We’re proud to be part of your transformation, your results speak for themselves. Keep inspiring others and pushing forward!

### 5/5 — Awesome App

*2025-06-15*

This app is awesome. I have been using it now everyday for a few months and I have seen great results. I have actually recommended this app to a few friends that noticed my gains.

**Developer response:** That’s amazing to hear! We’re thrilled it’s delivering real results for you and thanks so much for recommending it to your friends. Keep up the great work and keep those gains coming!

### 5/5 — Workout biceps

*2025-05-29*

User friendly

**Developer response:** Thanks! We’re glad you find the app user-friendly keep up the great work!

### 5/5 — App

*2025-05-16, version 3.5.79*

So lagging

### 5/5 — W trainings

*2025-02-27, version 3.5.78*

Very good workouts and progress

### 5/5 — 🤡Rezillik🤡

*2025-01-04, version 3.5.77*

🤡Ayarlardan dil seçiyorum internet yok diyor halbuki var offline video indirmek istiyorum interneti kontrol et diyor internetim açık zaten rezilsin🤡

### 5/5 — Good so far

*2024-11-19*

Ability to design a workout routine is a game changer and tracking my progress is one of the most rewarding aspects of this app.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that the ability to design your own workout routine and track your progress has been a game-changer for you. We strive to keep providing features that enhance and motivate your fitness journey. If you have any suggestions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Keep up the great work! support@lifebuddymobileapp.com

### 4/5 — Integration with apple healthkit missing

*2024-10-21*

Would give 5 star if this one thing is added. I believe its a must for any iOS fitness app in 2024

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! The feature you're looking for is available in the app. You can enable it by going to the profile area and turning it on. If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out to us at support@lifebuddymobileapp.com We're here to help!

### 2/5 — Не працює

*2024-10-05, version 3.5.73*

Пробний термін працювало, а як пройшла оплата, то перестав працювати додаток. Каже якась помилка. Нічого не працює. Гроші на вітер

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Cant even make an account

*2026-05-13, version 3.5.91*

I tried to start an account and every time i clicked yes to include push ups it closed my app and started from the start I tried deleting the app and reinstalling it but there was no change

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2025-10-22, version 3.5.89*

Тренировки не грузятся. Не с впн не без него, я из России. И с вай фаем и по сотовой тоже, интернет есть, приложение не работает

### 1/5 — Плохо

*2025-05-23, version 3.5.79*

Видео проигрывается через раз, не переключается язык, не скачивается, чтобы смотреть офлайн. 
Всё хуже и хуже становится приложение

### 1/5 — Videa

*2025-05-23, version 3.5.79*

Nejdou videa cviku jak cvicit…

### 1/5 — Сбой

*2024-10-19, version 3.5.74*

После обновления перестало работать . Выдаёт ошибку. Обновляла и удаляла , устанавливала заново. Все равно выдает ошибку

### 1/5 — Не могу сменить язык

*2024-10-12, version 3.5.74*

Не могу сменить язык на другой пишет нет интернета но интернет есть

### 1/5 — Kullanılmıyor

*2024-10-07, version 3.5.73*

Uygulama bir haftadır kullanamıyorum güncelleme aldı ve sonrasında kullanılmıyor resmen. Rapor gönderdik ama sonuç yok

### 1/5 — Show stopper bugs

*2024-07-11*

Not able to complete creation of workout. I’ve been paid user for 6 mo this now suddenly I’m not able to access any exercises. When I try to create a plan, it’ll just say something went wrong and goes unresponsive.

**Developer response:** Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please try clearing the cache of the app or delete and reinstall it to resolve this issue. This often helps with such problems. If the issue persists, please reach out to our support team at support@lifebuddymobileapp.com for further assistance. We're here to help ensure you have a smooth experience using the app.

### 1/5 — Абсолютно платное

*2024-07-06, version 3.5.69*

Полностью платное

### 1/5 — Worst

*2024-05-03, version 3.5.67*

They just want you to pay. Nothing else. 0/10

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Feel the real gym

*2026-06-12*

With the video audio demo is more motivating

**Developer response:** Thank you! We're glad you enjoy the video demonstrations. It's great to hear they make your workouts more motivating. We appreciate your support and wish you continued success on your fitness journey!

### 5/5 — Best apppp

*2026-05-28*

I love you developers

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words. Messages like yours mean a lot to our team, and we’re grateful for your support. We’re glad you’re enjoying the app.

### 5/5 — App not working

*2026-03-18, version 3.5.91*

I really like the app but recently it keeps closing even after I updated

Update - 

My OS is 18.4.1 and it is IPhone 15. It still closes after I have restarted too

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2026-03-14, version 3.5.91*

Costomised workout tells how much protein to take in very good app

### 5/5 — Home workout

*2026-03-06, version 3.5.91*

Great AAP for home  workout guide

### 5/5 — Great app.

*2026-02-27*

Perfect and simple. Creates a good workout for you and then shows you how to do it.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. During workouts, there is a mute button on the screen — please check if it was accidentally turned on. Also make sure your phone isn’t on silent mode and the volume is turned up.

If the sound still doesn’t work, contact support@lifebuddymobileapp.com
 with your device details so we can assist you.

### 5/5 — Best Home Workout

*2026-02-10, version 3.5.91*

This is the best overall home workout I have ever got. And the plan it’s self is set up just like I was looking for. I highly recommend LifeBuddy

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2026-02-02*

Nice app guys you must try it best for begginers 👍🏻

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you find the app great for beginners and appreciate your recommendation. Keep training consistently and continue achieving great results.

### 5/5 — Very intuitive app.!!!!!

*2025-10-08, version 3.5.89*

I love this app it’s free and really knows the stuff that needs to be learned, I’m only a beginner so far but it goes all the way from beginner to pro.

### 5/5 — Best app

*2025-09-24*

This app is Best for muscle building 
And Creating personalised Workout

**Developer response:** Thanks for the awesome feedback! We're really glad you’re loving how the app helps you build muscle and create personalized workouts, that’s exactly what it’s made for! Keep pushing forward and watch your results grow stronger every day

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