Progression vs Going For Gold
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Progression
This app helps you track your fitness progress with a minimalist and fast interface. It automatically adjusts your weight and reps to help you break through plateaus and see results. Enjoy a clean design with no ads and deep iOS integration.
- One-tap logging
- Automatic progression adjustments
- Plateau recognition
- Detailed stats and charts
- Clean, ad-free interface
- iOS exclusive features (Widgets, Dynamic Island)
Read full descriptionHide full description
MOTIVATION ISN'T A TRAINING STRATEGY. If you're serious about getting stronger, you measure it. Progression turns every set into data that makes you stronger – logged in seconds, clearly visualized, no clutter. Motivation gets you training. Data gets you further. Most people stall because they train blind – no plan, no numbers, no idea what they did last time. Progression remembers every set for you and shows you exactly when it's time to add weight. How it works: • Build your own training plan – or pick a program • Log every set in seconds • Get automatic suggestions for when to increase the weight • Track your progress in clear charts Everything you need: • Templates for recurring workouts • Built-in rest timer • Full training history & personal records PROGRESSION PRO The core features are free for your first workouts – just get started. With Pro, you get the most out of your training: • Unlimited training plans & workouts • All long-term charts & statistics You can start a free trial before any charge. Cancel anytime. Stop guessing. Start measuring. Questions or feedback? Reach out anytime: martin@devpie.de Terms of Use & Privacy: https://devpie.de/legal.html
Going For Gold
Read full descriptionHide full description
Going For Gold Fitness Tracker Turn your daily activity into a fun, competitive fitness journey using your Apple Health data. What it does: - Converts your steps into points - Add Workouts (optional) syncing workouts from any Apple Health-compatible device - Set your own monthly targets to earn bronze, silver, and gold medals- no prizes/awards involved just motivation to keep active! - Compete with friends in private leagues Key Features: - Works with Apple Health (steps and workouts from any device that syncs to Apple Health) - Age-adjusted workout intensity targets - Privacy-focused: only points are shared, never your health data - Track progress month by month - Free to use with banner ads - Remove ads permanently with a one-time £2.99 purchase How it works: - 7,000 steps = 3 points - 10,000 steps = 5 points - 12,500+ steps = 8 points - 30+ minute workouts = points based on heart rate intensity Keep active to strive for monthly medals by hitting your personalized targets- then try and beat them next month!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Progression at none against Going For Gold's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Progression sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Going For Gold sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Progression ships an update every 9 days, Going For Gold every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Progression | Going For Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (161 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 161 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Martin Pietrowski | John Daniel Phillips |
In-app purchases
Progression
- PRO$6.997 Days
- PRO7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- PRO1 Month trial$79.991 Year
- Free Unlimited WorkoutsFree
- PRO$99.99
Going For Gold
- Remove Ads$2.99
Questions
Is Progression free?
Is Going For Gold free?
Do Progression or Going For Gold have ads?
Which is updated more often, Progression or Going For Gold?
Other comparisons















