# The Daily Pump — user reviews > 95 indexed App Store user reviews of The Daily Pump by Trainmakr LLC, rated 4.40/5 from 597 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-daily-pump/id6503355428/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-daily-pump/id6503355428.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 472 · 4★ 23 · 3★ 23 · 2★ 26 · 1★ 53 ## What do users think of The Daily Pump? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Excellent program - 👍 Great workouts - 👍 Exceptional instructional videos - 👍 Structured splits and easy to follow - 👍 Ability to substitute workouts - 👍 Pushes you hard but never boring **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy app - 🐛 Slow and clunky navigation - 🐛 Timer issues (loud, resets, doesn't notify) - 🐛 Difficulty scrolling and accessing exercises - 🐛 Slow to load videos and exercises - 🐛 Inconvenient to enter weights for each set - 🐛 Lack of overview page to see full workout **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezing and crashing - Inconsistent exercise tracking - Incompatibility with older devices - Syncing issues with calendar and progress **Most requested features** - Ability to download workouts for offline use - Option to view and check off entire workout - Customizable timer with volume control - More workout variety beyond 7-day limit - Ability to favorite and revisit past workouts ## Newest reviews (16 of 95) ### 3/5 — Great app but every update adds poor features *2026-05-01, version 1.6.0* Can we get a different Rest Timer Sound? 3 bell rings is a huge step down from the last one. At least give us options to choose from ### 2/5 — Downgrade *2026-03-16, version 1.5.0* The workouts now seem to be shorter and less intense than they used to be, even if you opt for the “extra credit.” These seem like beginner lifts compared to the plans that used to be given in previous years. ### 3/5 — Some issues *2026-02-06, version 1.5.0* Workout plans are great but the app is still not nearly as good as the playbook app. Doesn’t even save my last workout. I thought this would’ve been fixed by now. ### 4/5 — Love the app just how to I cancel? *2025-12-02, version 1.5.0* I absolutely love this app and his programs! Litterally got me from 205 to 230 with eating healthy and got shredded!!! His changes every so months are great. I got a new trainer recently and have no clue how to cancel this subscription. The app itself says go to the App Store then the App Store says go to the app. Help! ### 4/5 — Awesome but unreliable at times *2025-10-20, version 1.4.0* Great program (when app works) ### 2/5 — Pretty Good App but definitely Issues *2025-10-20, version 1.4.0* I like the app (definitely could use some improvements) and love Julian Smith but this app logs me out like once a month and then won’t allow me to log back in. Can’t even try to Change my Password, just get errors, so I can’t access the content I paid for ### 2/5 — App crashes *2025-10-07, version 1.4.0* Content is a 10/10 but app interface is a 2/10 ### 5/5 — Best fitness app *2025-06-08, version 1.2.0* Breaks down every workout. Gives you tempos, reps, alternatives when you don’t have a machine ect. Very neat and definitely an upgrade to the old one. ### 5/5 — Are you an unorganized lifter? Get this app. *2025-05-27, version 1.2.0* This app will give you a strict schedule to abide to, or at the very least give you an idea of what you need to be doing for an hour straight. It’s even got an option to cut all the workouts down to a lower set count if you need to lift in a hurry. 10/10 app, only regret was not getting it sooner. ### 5/5 — Best Self trainer *2025-04-12, version 1.2.0* Best out there, no need for person trainer, unless you need to be baby seat. But if you want new workout everyday and different style to his a muscle group, look no further, I have been using Julian's app for 8 years, amazing, he is our generation "Arnold" lives and breathes this. ### 5/5 — Great App! *2025-03-29, version 1.2.0* I’ve been following The Daily Pump since it was on Playbook, and what a breakthrough moving to its own platform! I can tell that this app was growth with customization that was needed to expand on what Julian wants out of this app! And with so much more variety than Playbook could offer! I’ve been training on and off with Julian since 2022, and this is by far the best platform I’ve used! I do have one suggestion for the app..when the sound toggle is on in the settings, it cuts out the music when you start using the timer. Maybe see about getting that bug fixed?? But that has no effect in the 5 Star review that this app deserves! ### 2/5 — Great workouts on a broken app. *2025-03-02, version 1.1.0* The app has consisitrnt errors in logging lifts and is definitely a downgrade from Playbook…right now the app is currently crashed all the way out not loading any workouts at all ### 3/5 — Time to improve the app *2025-02-18, version 1.1.0* Long time fan of Julian and been following since the days I had to screenshot the workouts online… the old Playbook app worked perfectly. “If it aint broke dont fix it” is what comes to mind. I’ll keep subscribing because theres nothing else like this material out there and Julian is the man. But it’s time to get the app as close to the old one as possible! Main thing I’d suggest is letting us use the app while the timer is running. Also have an easier way to get the timer going. Takes 3 clicks now. Old app would start it as soon as you finished a set. These details go a long way in the gym! ### 3/5 — Excellent program *2025-01-12, version 1.0.1* Workouts and program are top notch. App is easy to use and very straight forward. Some small things within the app could improve but doesn’t effect overall functionality. 10/10! ### 2/5 — Great workouts, but… *2024-12-31, version 1.0.1* Loved the old app, was simple and had just enough features to go along with the great workouts. Now, this app is too much, not conducive or efficient for an app. Still great workouts, however, when it takes too much time to navigate an app and I spend more time trying to get around the features then working out… sorry it’s a no for me. Will always appreciate Julian and his workouts… but the new app is not it. ### 2/5 — Miss you Playbook. *2024-12-28, version 1.0.1* It was just a vastly better experience on the old app. This one is a downgrade in almost every way. Please consider abandoning this trainmakr platform and going back to Playbook. I now just rotate previous splits in Playbook to avoid having to use this app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Already disappointed *2026-02-09, version 1.5.0* So I went to go sign up for this app because my friend swears your program is amazing. I put the referral code in. It won’t take it. I go back. It asked me to sign in or sign up again and re-enter everything first off. I don’t like having my time wasted it’s valuable second I don’t like when someone gives me a referral code for a discount and it doesn’t work. If your app can’t even handle basic information and your referral codes are no good. Why would I sign up with you at least customers feeling very disconnect and feels like this is very untrustworthy. ### 1/5 — 7 charges *2026-01-16, version 1.5.0* I was charged 7 times for one monthly subscription and it’s impossible to get a hold of anyone for help. Immediately canceled my subscription and will be doing a fraud charge on my card! ### 1/5 — App always blocks me from getting in *2025-10-27, version 1.5.0* Love the workouts but what’s the point if I can’t access my paid subscription ### 1/5 — DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE BAD CONNECTION OR NO WIFI IN YOUR GYM!!! *2025-03-03, version 1.1.0* I love the workouts the team behind this app creates for its users however, the app manages its connections horribly. The workouts are not cached and there is now way to save progress with out a half decent data connection. My gym has spotty WiFi and the app struggles so bad that it either starts the workout over or logs me out. Please add an offline mode, until then I will most likely end my subscription. ### 1/5 — Nothing has changed *2024-12-17, version 1.0.1* What a joke. It’s been over two months since this the change over and nothing has improved. The timer still blows, now it’s even pausing my music. Still no way to scroll through the workout easily. Step away from the timer and it resets. Exit the app and the timer doesn’t notify you. Still total garbage. Should never have left the previous platform. ### 1/5 — Great content but it lags! *2024-12-04, version 1.0.1* As always, Julian delivers with the content but it’s extremely slow when you scroll through the workout sets. Fix that and it will get a 5 stars from me! ### 1/5 — Needs more development *2024-12-02, version 1.0.1* As other reviews have said. So many features and uses in the Playbook app that aren’t in the new app. Revamp your timer, keep set/rep count when substituting exercise, let us add rep/weight info without it automatically marking that set as complete. All things I even emailed the team about months ago with no changes. ### 1/5 — Why? *2024-11-14, version 1.0.1* Most unusable experience compared to playbook. No automated timer after completing a set, no scrolling through your workout without having to wait 5 seconds for each exercise to load. These are the minimum and the app just fails at it. ### 1/5 — Glitchy *2024-11-09, version 1.0.1* The overall workouts are great. The app is trash. Have had to delete it redownload it and look for updates and it’s still not working properly. No matter what I do it just sits there and loads. Can’t get to anything on it. Fix it! ### 1/5 — Very complex UI and low performance *2024-11-05, version 1.0.1* It takes a lot of time to render the next set of exercise and performance wise it’s totally BIG ZERO. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Lifesaver! *2026-07-07, version 1.9.0* Long time gym goer and can say without a doubt this program makes too much sense. Walks you through the workouts, keeps logs of your previous lifts, and the best part; regardless if you’re new to the gym or not the videos for each set are a lifesaver for getting the right angles. Can’t recommend this enough!! ### 5/5 — Best lifting app ever *2026-05-01, version 1.6.0* I never have given a written review of an app, but I have to just say I have been with this app since it released. It has just gotten better and better. I genuinely love it! I never have to think about what I’m going to do at the gym and it has gotten me shredded. 10/10 app. I always recommend it to my friends. Keep it up! Only suggestion I would give is to be able to switch from lbs to kgs seamlessly with maybe auto conversions. ### 5/5 — Best App *2026-03-14, version 1.5.0* Julian's training has been a staple for me for 8 years. App is great. Workouts are the best. Content is evolving and great. Forever supporter. ### 5/5 — No excuses *2026-03-02, version 1.5.0* I call this the no excuses app. Whenever I feel stucked or not sure what to do, or where to begin I always rely on the app. It’s acurate, it’s consistent, and it is just made for the GAINS. I’ve used this app for almost two years, I’ve seen a difference in my physique and is is just simply the best.!!!! Thank you Julian ### 5/5 — Love the content but what’s the point If I cannot access it? *2026-02-21, version 1.5.0* The app continues to lock me out. No way to get the one time code and when requested, it doesn’t go to the inbox or even spam. Tried different devices to no avail. Great content, but a complete nightmare when basic functionality doesn’t work. ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2025-10-11, version 1.4.0* Best fitness app I’ve come across. And the workout regimens are top tier. ### 5/5 — 💯 *2025-10-06, version 1.4.0* This app is exactly what I’ve needed for a long time. I’ve been lifting for 15 years and dabbled in just about every style. After creating and tracking my own splits for the last few years, this app is a breath of fresh air. ### 5/5 — Best Fitness App on the market. *2025-09-28, version 1.4.0* I’ve been on daily pump for 6 years now and there’s nothing better than not having to think about what workouts I’m gonna plan for the gym. I can just show up and the game plan is already mapped out for me. ### 5/5 — Motivation Builder *2025-07-28, version 1.3.0* The app is great, but the program is really where the gold is. Always keeping things fresh and unique to ensure all aspects of building a physique are utilized! ### 5/5 — AMAZING WORK!!!!! *2025-07-04, version 1.3.0* If you want to grow with the right muscle to mind connection. This program is for you. Honestly for the price its insane for what you get. You can also track your lifting weight throughout your workouts so you know coming next week your either slacking off or putting in the work. Thank you, Daily Pump. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*