Comparison

Fitsession vs Gymlify

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

Head to head
About

Fitsession

This app allows you to create and track any type of workout, from strength training to cardio, with guidance on your iPhone or Apple Watch. It offers a free tier with core features and an optional subscription for advanced analytics and personal records.

Highlights
  • Create any workout type
  • Add exercises from catalog
  • Group exercises into supersets/circuits
  • Configure timers and rest
  • Track workouts on iPhone/Apple Watch
  • Sync with Apple Health
  • View stats and charts (PRO)
Features
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Fitsession is a free, simple and powerful training journal. Create any workout – strength training, bodyweight, functional training, circuit training, cardio, HIIT, stretching – and let Fitsession guide you through it step by step on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Key features: • Plan any workout • Create any exercise or quickly add one from catalog of 280+ exercises • Track weight, reps, time or distance • Group exercises into supersets and circuits • Add timers and rest • Organize workouts with templates • Live Activity and Dynamic Island • Live heart rate from Apple Watch, AirPods and other devices • Sync with Apple Health Best of all – the above features are completely free to try and use for as long as you want, with no pressure or nagging offers. And if you really like the app, please consider subscribing to Fitsession PRO to support development and unlock additional features: • Results section with stats, charts, records and measurements • Progress photos • Advanced tracking • Workout variations • Warm-up and drop sets • Set notes • Skip exercises and sets • Custom exercise categories • Family Sharing • And more Terms of use: https://www.fitsession.app/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.fitsession.app/privacy/

About

Gymlify

This app helps users track workouts, build custom plans, and monitor fitness progress with a large exercise library and detailed statistics. It supports both gym and home training, offering offline access and body measurement tracking.

Highlights
  • 300+ exercises with visuals
  • Custom workout plan builder
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Body measurements tracking
  • Offline access
  • Create custom exercises
Features
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Gymlify: Your Ultimate Workout Journal Looking for an intuitive and powerful way to track your workouts and fitness progress? Gymlify is the perfect app for gym enthusiasts and home workout warriors alike. Designed with simplicity and functionality in mind, Gymlify takes your training to the next level. Key Features: - 300+ Exercises: Access a comprehensive library of exercises covering all muscle groups. From chest and back to legs and core, Gymlify has you covered. - Custom Workout Plans: Build your own personalized training routines or choose from our expertly designed plans for strength, endurance, and muscle building. - Workout History: Keep track of your past sessions, so you can monitor your progress and fine-tune your performance. - Training Statistics: Visualize your progress with detailed statistics on sets, reps, and weights. - Create Your Own Exercises: Add custom exercises tailored to your unique training style. - Exercise Visuals: Each exercise comes with detailed illustrations showing its execution and the muscles engaged. - 20+ Ready-to-Use Plans: Explore training plans tailored to various fitness levels and goals, including muscle building, fat loss, and endurance improvement. - Body Measurements: Log and track your body stats, such as weight, measurements, and BMI, to see how your hard work pays off. - Offline Access: Train anytime, anywhere—even without an internet connection. Why Choose Gymlify? - User-Friendly Design: Gymlify is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate, ensuring that nothing stands between you and your next set. - All-in-One Solution: With Gymlify, you get a workout journal, exercise library, and progress tracker—all in one app. - Home & Gym Training: Whether you're lifting heavy in the gym or following bodyweight exercises at home, Gymlify adapts to your fitness style. Who Is Gymlify For? - Beginners starting their fitness journey. - Experienced lifters looking to track and optimize their training. - Home workout enthusiasts seeking structured plans. Take Control of Your Fitness Journey Today! Download Gymlify now and discover how easy it is to stay motivated, track progress, and achieve your fitness goals. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fitsession4 screens
Gymlify4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fitsession and Gymlify both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Fitsession's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gymlify's. Fitsession also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (169 vs 7). Gymlify's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Fitsession sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Gymlify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Fitsession against 4.7 for Gymlify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fitsession has 169 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Fitsession's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gymlify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fitsession versus Gymlify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitsessionGymlify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (169 ratings) — better4.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings169 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFitsession LtdArkadiusz Piasecki

Customer experience

Fitsession

All ratings168 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.9%

Gymlify

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Fitsession

Subscriptions1
  • Fitsession PRO7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Thanks$1.99
  • Double Thanks$3.99
  • Triple Thanks$6.99
3 purchases

Gymlify

Subscriptions2
  • Gymlify PRO - 1 miesiąc$2.991 Month
  • Gymlify PRO$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Gymlify Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Fitsession free?
Fitsession is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gymlify free?
Gymlify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fitsession or Gymlify?
Fitsession is rated higher. Fitsession averages 4.8 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Gymlify averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Fitsession or Gymlify have ads?
Gymlify shows ads; Fitsession does not.
Which is updated more often, Fitsession or Gymlify?
Fitsession ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gymlify every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fitsession was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gymlify on October 24, 2026.

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