Workout Planner vs RM REP MAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Workout Planner
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.
- Workout planning and tracking
- 400+ exercises with instructions
- Progress monitoring with stats and charts
- Running and cycling tracking
- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable routines
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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
RM REP MAX
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REP MAX is a strength training app built for lifters who are focused on one goal: setting new personal records. Track your workouts, monitor your progress, manage rest periods, log recovery data, and compare physique photos—all in one place. REP MAX helps you stay consistent, measure improvement, and push beyond your limits. Features Workout Tracking Log weight, reps, sets, and notes with a simple and efficient interface. Personal Record (PR) Tracking Automatically track and display your best lifts for each exercise. PR Progress Charts Visualize your strength progress over time and see how your records continue to improve. Rest Timer Stay focused between sets with a built-in rest timer and notifications. Condition Tracking Record sleep hours, fatigue levels, and overall condition to better understand your performance. Body Progress Photos Save and compare front, side, and back photos to monitor physical changes over time. Training Volume Analytics Track your recent training volume with easy-to-read charts and statistics. Perfect For Strength athletes Bodybuilders Powerlifters Gym enthusiasts Anyone serious about tracking progress Whether you're chasing a new bench press PR, building muscle, or simply staying consistent, REP MAX provides the tools you need to monitor your journey and stay motivated. Train smarter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Workout Planner at none against RM REP MAX's shown. RM REP MAX's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Workout Planner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RM REP MAX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Workout Planner ships an update every 2 weeks, RM REP MAX daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Workout Planner | RM REP MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicola Eusebi | matsumae ryo |
Bugs and requests
Workout Planner
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
RM REP MAX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Workout Planner
- 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
- Fat Burning Circuit:Lose Fat$2.99
- Toning for Beginners$2.99
RM REP MAX
- Remove Ads$0.99









