Comparison

Workout Builder vs Programme

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Workout Builder

Easily plan and track your fitness routines with over 400 exercises and clear instructions. Monitor your progress with simple stats and charts, and stay organized with a clean training diary. Supports gym, outdoor activities, and Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • Workout planning and tracking
  • 400+ exercises with instructions
  • Progress monitoring with stats and charts
  • Running and cycling tracking
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable routines
Features
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Gym Life — The simple workout planner & tracker used by 2M+ people Whether you’re just starting out or getting back into a routine, Gym Life makes it easy to plan workouts, follow them step-by-step, and see your progress build over time. Made for everyone: - Start fast: Pick a starter plan or create a simple routine in minutes. - Follow with confidence: 400+ exercises with clear names and instructions. - Log without friction: Tick off sets, add notes, and move on—no clutter, no confusion. - See your progress: Watch your weights, reps, and consistency improve week by week. - Train anywhere: Works for gym sessions and outdoor runs or rides. - Stay organized: A clean training diary so you always know what’s next. Apple Watch (optional) Leave your phone in the bag. View your workout, log sets and rests, and see heart rate and calories right on your wrist. What you’ll get with Gym Life: - A routine you can actually stick to - Gentle, steady progress—at your pace - Clear feedback that keeps you motivated Loved by 2,000,000+ users “So easy to use and keeps me consistent.” “Best balance of simple and powerful. Helped me get back on track.” Features you’ll love: - Beginner-friendly starter plans and customizable routines - Helpful timers and reminders between sets - Simple stats and charts (personal bests, weekly trends) - Running and cycling tracking - Bodyweight tracking HealthKit Integrated with Apple Health for age, weight, and gender data to build customized workouts. GymLife Elite Gymlife offers an Elite version available as an auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan above. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on the device. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Privacy policy: http://app.gymlifeapp.com/Home/Privacy Terms of use: http://app.gymlifeapp.com/Home/Terms

About

Programme

This app creates personalized strength training plans that adapt to your progress, equipment, and lifestyle. It offers over 1000 exercises and allows for exercise swaps and intensity adjustments. Get optimized results with workouts designed for home, gym, or travel.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout plans
  • Adaptive training based on progress
  • Supports home, gym, and travel environments
  • 1000+ exercise database
  • Exercise swapping and intensity adjustment
  • Learns user preferences
Features
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Programme is a workout app that plans and progresses every workout for you – based on your progress, equipment and lifestyle. → Full-body strength. Fully tailored to you. Programme builds your sessions from the ground up, selecting specific exercises, weights, reps, session structures and progressions, based on an understanding of your body's needs and goals. → One programme. Every environment. Instead of delivering generic workout videos for everyone, Programme combines its unique training methodology with your environment, equipment and experience to build workouts that fit into your lifestyle. • Home Gym • Full Gym • At the Park • In a Hotel → Optimize your training in minutes not months. We’re always studying the most recent research to refine our training methodology so we can deliver the most impactful training experience to everyone. We handle the planning and you get a personalized programme that optimizes your results while fitting seamlessly into your lifestyle. → Foundational strength. Built on foundational science. Programme is a combination of decades of research built into one algorithm and powered by our database of 1000+ exercises. All delivered into a seamless experience on your iPhone. → Workouts that adapt to the modern lifestyle. Programme’s algorithm learns from your results from past workouts and adapts to your progress so you’re never left behind. Falling off is part of the process and unlike your typical “12-week to get ripped” program, Programme is designed to catch you when you slip off track and get you back on track. → We lay the groundwork, you make it yours. We give you the tools to make every session yours. Swap your exercises and tweak your reps & weights. We even learn your preferences to guide your future sessions. • Swap out exercises • Set your intensity • Set your volume Programme's subscription for 1 month at $18.99 per month (US). Cancel anytime. Your subscription will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of your current period. Current subscriptions may not be cancelled during the active subscription period, but you can manage subscriptions and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Read full Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: Terms of Service: https://programme.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://programme.app/privacy

Screenshots

Workout Builder4 screens
Programme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Workout Builder at 4.6 against Programme's 3.6. Workout Builder also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 11). Programme's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Workout Builder sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Programme sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Workout Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout Builder has 2.7K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Workout Builder's written reviews are positive against 88% of Programme's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workout Builder ships an update every 2 weeks, Programme every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Workout Builder versus Programme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout BuilderProgramme
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better3.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicola EusebiProgramme001

Customer experience

Workout Builder

All ratings2,702 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews397 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral14.4%
Negative40.1%

Programme

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Workout Builder

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to save workouts
  • Inconsistent data tracking
  • Syncing issues between app and Apple Watch
  • Login and account problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add ability to edit workouts during a session
  • Improve Apple Watch integration (e.g., better notifications, syncing)
  • Add more exercise options and categories
  • Improve data visualization and analytics
  • Allow syncing across devices
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  • Provide more guidance and tutorials

Programme

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Workout Builder

Subscriptions8
  • GymLife Elite Monthly 3 Months Trial3 Months trial$4.991 Month
  • Gym Life Elite Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Gym Life Elite Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Gym Life Elite Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Gymlife Elite Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Gym Life Elite Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Gym Life Elite Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Gym Life Elite Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • Transformation Program(6 days)$2.99
  • Fat Burning Circuit:Lose Fat$2.99
  • Toning for Beginners$2.99
4 purchases

Programme

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Advanced Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual Advanced+ Membership14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Monthly Apex Membership$150.001 Month
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  • Annual Apex Membership$999.001 Year

Questions

Is Workout Builder free?
Workout Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Programme free?
Programme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Workout Builder or Programme?
Workout Builder is rated higher. Workout Builder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Programme averages 3.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Workout Builder or Programme have ads?
Neither Workout Builder nor Programme shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Workout Builder or Programme?
Workout Builder ships an update every 2 weeks, and Programme every 3 weeks. Most recently, Workout Builder was updated on September 30, 2026 and Programme on September 15, 2026.

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