Getting better
Donāt keep their commitments
This company does not stand by its word or its contracts. I had an active, paid yearly subscription valid until January 2027, but with zero warning, they deleted the app I was using and replaced it with a new version that stripped away everything I paid for.
Because of this unannounced "upgrade," I have lost months of workout data and no longer have access to my training programs. Iām now stuck trying to figure out which exercises I was supposed to be doing and where I left off in my progress.
Despite their public announcements promising a "seamless transition" with "nothing to re-buy" and "grandfathered" rates, they refused to honor my existing subscription. The new app is technically free to download, but it is an empty shell; to get back the functionality and programs I already paid for, they are demanding a new subscription fee of $199/year.
When I confronted them, they admitted their announcement was "misleading" but still refused to restore my access. Instead, they offered to "refund" me via PayPal or Zelle because they wonāt even use official App Store channels to fix their own mistake.
Do not trust this company's "locked-in" promises. They will change the terms, hike the price, and wipe out your data whenever it suits them. Total bait-and-switch.
Expensive
Used to be simple and good. Now is AI slop.
Best at home workout Iāve found.
Trash- Latest Update Renders This App Useless
Then if I get a text, or a call the app crashes.
Hopefully they fix this for the next update, and soon
Great guidance to go with system
Handy
Get huge
Great equipment, laggy barebones app
Trash- Impossible to Alter Workouts Once Created
Then they make you create the most rigid programs. So if you want to do left leg first one day and right the next you have to create an entirely different workout day, all exercises included, and make that day.
Also, donāt try to skip a day on Tuesday for an injury/extra rest and go back the next day because once you skip, itās skipped so now your program is the wrong number of days for your plan
Khalid also wonāt let you make a program if it is similar to a different company because he doesnāt actually care about fitness he only cares about his pockets
System is awesome app not so much
Has potential but definitely a work in progress.
Best at home workout Iāve found.
Best home gym system/training program out there
I wish the app tracked progress better.
Response from developer
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. You can set default values for equipment (saving you time so you donāt have to reenter them over and over) in Settings -> Default Values. And when you come back to the same work day a button will appear āuse previous dataā which fills in all information from the last time you did this specific exercise in the workout program. We also will add charts to see progress in a future update (we plan to add one major feature every month). In light of the aforementioned facts, would you please reconsider your star rating? Happy to have you on board!
Great app, great system
Response from developer
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this positive feedback! We plan on adding one major feature every month, so if you have suggestions please donāt hesitate to write them to us at support@harambesystem.com.
Decent, but expensive. UPDATED
App is still pretty basic, but has improved and doesnāt need to be overly complicated. The creator listened to concerns about price and it is much more reasonable now. Harambe System has a good community and does listen to feedback. Wanted to come back and upgrade my review.
Old Review:
The app is pretty well done, but it is expensive for what is mostly a straightforward fitness tracker. There is definitely no need for it to be a subscription for such lightweight user data. If cost doesnāt matter to you, go for it. Otherwise, itās definitely not necessary for your Harambe/resistance band workouts.
Response from developer
Thanks for your feedback. Many customers have been asking for the app price to be reduced. We didnāt think the company could afford it initially but we found ways to make it work. Please reconsider your review.
Harambe is awesome!!!
Excellent Harambe System Companion App
Anyone who is using Harambe System and wishes to track their workouts digitally, this app is the solution. Iāve used so many workout tracker apps and none of them are built for band tracking, itās always a compromise of entering in weights that correspond to the bands you use, but arenāt totally accurate. This app allows for that specific band tracking, but also works with tracking weighted exercises as well.
The app has a bit of a learning curve in setting up all of your workouts and equipment if you wish to customize it, but there is a quick tutorial video linked in the app that will guide you through how to do it. Itās only a few minutes long and definitely worth watching. Iāve actually enjoyed tweaking everything in the app and spending time to personalize it for myself.
Prior to this app being released I used the workout booklets you could purchase in the HS store. Those were nice and you could select which program you wanted to do (PPL or Harambro). Now with the app I have all of the programs made by Harambe System, as well as the ones shared by users like Chris Juede. IMO, the value of this alone is worth more than the annual app fee.
Also, for iPad users (I am one of them) the app for iPad works fantastic. I like to track my workouts on an iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard and the app spans the entire screen as well as syncing across devices (iPhone and iPad). This was a nice touch as several other workout apps Iāve used compromise the iPad experience in so many ways.
Iāve been a Harambe System user since 2021 and have seen several products evolve as the founder/creator takes customer feedback and his own user experiences to innovate and improve products. Iām hopeful that this app will be another example of that and we will continue to see quality of life improvements as well as innovative solutions to workout tracking digitally.
Response from developer
Khalid Bou-Rabee here, founder of Harambe System. I'm thrilled beyond words to read your review and learn about your positive experience with our app. It gives me immense joy to hear that you find the app smooth and easy to navigate. That's exactly what we aimed for! We've poured our hearts into creating updated and relevant workout programs for Harambe, and your recognition of that effort is genuinely rewarding. Shifting from traditional booklets to a digital platform is indeed a big leap for some, but knowing that you've embraced this change is a huge motivation for our team. When it comes to pricing, it's a careful balance we have to maintain. Your understanding and acceptance of our pricing strategy is truly appreciated. We've set our prices thoughtfully, keeping in mind the need for sustainability while also aiming to provide continuous high-quality content. I assure you, we are fully committed to our project and we are here for the long haul. Your trust in our foundation and your excitement about our future updates is heartening. It reminds me why I started this venture and fuels my desire to keep making it better. I promise, we have some exciting things in store and I can't wait for you to see them. Thank you, once again, for your valuable feedback. Keep a look out for our forthcoming updates. You and users like you are at the heart of what we do and your feedback is crucial in shaping our services. Together, let's continue to make Harambe System better than ever!
Poor response from support.
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear that you did not get a timely response to your emails. Customer service is a huge priority and we generally respond to emails within 2 business days of receiving them if not earlierāwe also love to hear suggestions for improvements from our users. Can you please check to see if our responses are in your spam?