Comparison

Progression vs Going For Gold

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • One-tap logging
  • Automatic progression adjustments
  • Plateau recognition
  • Detailed stats and charts
  • Clean, ad-free interface
  • iOS exclusive features (Widgets, Dynamic Island)
Features
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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

About

Going For Gold

Features
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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

Progression4 screens
Going For Gold4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Progression versus Going For Gold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressionGoing For Gold
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (161 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings161 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMartin PietrowskiJohn Daniel Phillips

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Progression

Subscriptions3
  • PRO$6.997 Days
  • PRO7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • PRO1 Month trial$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Free Unlimited WorkoutsFree
  • PRO$99.99
1 purchases

Going For Gold

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Progression free?
Progression is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Going For Gold free?
Going For Gold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Progression or Going For Gold have ads?
Going For Gold shows ads; Progression does not.
Which is updated more often, Progression or Going For Gold?
Progression ships an update every 9 days, and Going For Gold every 10 days. Most recently, Progression was updated on October 21, 2026 and Going For Gold on October 10, 2026.

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