# EVOLUTION 3 vs Gym Exercises & Workouts

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gym Exercises & Workouts at free with in-app purchases against EVOLUTION 3's subscription. Gym Exercises & Workouts also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 238) and review sentiment (89% vs 76%). EVOLUTION 3's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EVOLUTION 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Gym Exercises & Workouts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for EVOLUTION 3 against 4.8 for Gym Exercises & Workouts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Exercises & Workouts has 3.7K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of EVOLUTION 3's written reviews are positive against 89% of Gym Exercises & Workouts's.

EVOLUTION 3 ships an update every 3 weeks, Gym Exercises & Workouts monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EVOLUTION 3 | Gym Exercises & Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-359-workout-program/id1260247611/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-exercises-and-workouts/id1329435607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 238 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 181 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLUTION359](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260247610) | [Adam First](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329435606) |

## What reviewers say

### EVOLUTION 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-359-workout-program/id1260247611)

Follow a year-long weightlifting program with expert video tutorials on proper form. Track your progress, weights, and rest times with built-in tools. This ad-free app offers elite Hollywood personal training to help you achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Year-long workout program, Expert video tutorials, Progress tracking, Built-in timer, Barbell calculator, Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EVOLUTION 3:59 Videos & WODs | $9.99 | per month |
| EVOLUTION 3:59 Videos & WODs | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| EVOLUTION 3:59 Videos & WODs | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Great for physical and mental health
- 📚 Content aligns with the book
- 🏋️‍♀️ Variety of exercises and training styles
- 👍 Easy to navigate and track weights
- 🎥 Excellent video support for proper form

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- ⏳ Content unlock delays
- 📱 Inconsistent app performance
- 📶 Requires WiFi to open initially
- 🔄 Workouts can be repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- Cannot use after switching phones
- Login fails with error messages in low signal areas
- Workouts are not correct/repeated
- Exercise history/progress lost on break

**Requested features**

- Offer a one-time purchase option
- Add a timer alarm for workouts
- Ensure all exercises have videos
- Allow offline access to workouts
- Improve weight tracking functionality


### Gym Exercises & Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-exercises-and-workouts/id1329435607)

Create and log unlimited custom workouts with a vast library of exercises. Track your progress with detailed history and graphs to build strength and confidence. Perfect for beginners and experienced lifters alike.

**Highlights:** Create custom workouts, 140+ predefined workouts, Exercise library with instructions, Workout history and graphs, Custom exercise creation, Adjustable rest timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Gym Exercises Lifetime Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful exercise demonstrations
- 🚀 Comprehensive exercise library
- 💪 Effective workouts
- 🆓 Completely free app
- 📚 Detailed exercise instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 📵 Inability to use app offline
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing custom exercises
- 🙄 Ads blocking functionality
- 🔀 Inability to change exercise order in workouts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch after recent update
- Custom exercises not saving properly
- Rest timer not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- Ability to view targeted muscle groups for each exercise
- Option to download/export workout history
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Calorie estimation feature
- Ability to share custom workouts with others


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EVOLUTION 3 free?

EVOLUTION 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gym Exercises & Workouts free?

Gym Exercises & Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EVOLUTION 3 or Gym Exercises & Workouts?

Gym Exercises & Workouts is rated higher. EVOLUTION 3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while Gym Exercises & Workouts averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do EVOLUTION 3 or Gym Exercises & Workouts have ads?

Neither EVOLUTION 3 nor Gym Exercises & Workouts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EVOLUTION 3 or Gym Exercises & Workouts?

EVOLUTION 3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gym Exercises & Workouts monthly. Most recently, EVOLUTION 3 was updated on September 29, 2026 and Gym Exercises & Workouts on October 1, 2026.

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