Comparison

GymJoy vs ABIT

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

Head to head
About

GymJoy

This app simplifies gym training by allowing users to create and track custom workout plans. It eliminates the need for notebooks and timers, ensuring no progress is lost. Users can log weights, reps, and sets, with features like background rest timers and automatic data synchronization.

Highlights
  • Custom workout program creation
  • Rest timer with background mode
  • Single tap edits for reps and weights
  • Automatic iCloud synchronization
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Extensive exercise list with guides
  • Unlimited custom plans (PRO)
Features
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GymJoy is a minimalistic easy workout planner & tracker for gym training. It helps you manage your gym routine - no copybooks, no pencils, no separate rest timer, no forgotten weights, reps and sets of exercises, no lost results and progress anymore. All you’ve got to do is to go to the gym and build the better version of your body. Enjoy FREE features of GymJoy: • One custom workout program • Recorded results of last 3 workouts • Quick jump to progress right from the screen of every exercise • Rest timer between sets can work in the background mode and notify you when it’s time to do the next set • Single tap edits of the numbers of repetitions & weights during the exercise • Automatic iCloud synchronisation of all your data across all your Apple devices • Apple Watch version that indicates your heart rate during the rest and the calories burnt, and saves this data in Health and Fitness • Basic built-in workout plans in case you don’t have your own training plan • An extensive list of exercises to workout with weights and gym machines • How-to guides with performance illustrations and quick search on YouTube for video Subscribe to PRO-version to get more: • UNLIMITED number of custom plans, training days and exercises • FULL STATISTICS of all your workouts since you've started to use GymJoy • ESTIMATED 1RM calculated automatically from your workout history for every exercise • SUPERSETS & MULTISETS • ACCESS TO All PAID built-in training plans • Stylish palette of colors to style your programs. Aesthetics in everything! Thanks for choosing GymJoy! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://fqwkvz8qn6.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/

About

ABIT

Create and track personalized exercise routines for various fitness activities like HIIT, strength training, and stretching. Features include custom interval timers, rep tracking, and optional voice cues for guided workouts. Share your custom plans with friends and sync with smartwatches for real-time feedback.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout routines
  • Interval and rep timers
  • AMRAP block support
  • Full-screen timers
  • Text-to-speech and audio cues
  • Workout sharing
  • Apple Watch sync
Features
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ABIT: Your Ultimate Workout Creator & Tracker Design and track personalized workouts with ABIT, perfect for HIIT, strength, stretching, warm ups, and more. Create custom routines with timed intervals, reps, or AMRAP blocks—ideal for home or gym. Sync with Apple Watch for real-time guidance or stay motivated with text-to-speech and audio cues. Why Choose ABIT?  • Craft Fast: Build HIIT, strength, or stretch routines in minutes.  • Stay Focused: Full-screen timers and voice guidance. • Share & Schedule: Organize and share plans with friends. From quick HIIT to strength circuits, ABIT suits all levels. Download now and create your workout! Privacy Policy: https://abitworkout.com/privacy-policy/  Terms of Use: https://abitworkout.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

GymJoy4 screens
ABIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ABIT at 4.8 against GymJoy's 4.5. ABIT also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. GymJoy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ABIT 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

ABIT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of GymJoy's written reviews are positive against 73% of ABIT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymJoy ships an update every 3 weeks, ABIT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GymJoy versus ABIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymJoyABIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (40 ratings)4.8 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews73.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4060 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikolay AlexeyevShannon Bolick

Customer experience

GymJoy

All ratings39 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative24.5%

ABIT

All ratings60 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative17.1%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

GymJoy

Subscriptions2
  • GymJoy - full access$4.991 Month
  • GymJoy - full access (-30%)$44.991 Year
One-time4
  • Round Butt Workout$4.99
  • 3 Day Fat Burning Split for Women$4.99
  • Super Mass 5 Day Split Program$4.99
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  • PRO version before iOS 17$9.99
3 purchases

ABIT

Subscriptions2
  • ABIT Unlimited - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ABIT Unlimited - Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • ABIT Unlimited - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is GymJoy free?
GymJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABIT free?
ABIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GymJoy or ABIT?
ABIT is rated higher. GymJoy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while ABIT averages 4.8 from 60 ratings.
Do GymJoy or ABIT have ads?
Neither GymJoy nor ABIT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymJoy or ABIT?
GymJoy ships an update every 3 weeks, and ABIT every 2 weeks. Most recently, GymJoy was updated on October 24, 2026 and ABIT on October 19, 2026.

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