# GymDone vs ExerciseLibrary

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExerciseLibrary at none against GymDone's 19. ExerciseLibrary also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). GymDone's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GymDone sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. ExerciseLibrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

GymDone ships an update every 2 weeks, ExerciseLibrary every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GymDone | ExerciseLibrary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymdone-workout-planner-and-log/id1350534443/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **383** | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gor Aghavelyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041898374) | [RIZGAR TEIMOURI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887946985) |

## What reviewers say

### GymDone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymdone-workout-planner-and-log/id1350534443)

This app serves as a personal trainer, offering guided workout videos for home or gym. It helps users build muscle, lose weight, and improve fitness with comprehensive plans and smart tracking features. Users can create custom routines or follow expert programs to achieve their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Guided workout videos, Comprehensive workout plans, Personalized training, Smart progress tracking, Apple Health sync, Custom workout routines

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Premium Plan | $16.99 | per month |
| THE SRONGEST - Unlock All | $19.99 | per year |
| YouCanDoIt - Full unlock | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| THE STRONGEST - Unlock All | $29.99 | per year |
| YouCanDoIt - Full unlock | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Half Year - GYMDONE Elite Plan | $43.90 | per 6 months |
| 30% OFF-Full Unlock for Year | $47.99 | per year |
| THE STRONGEST - Unlock all | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly - GYMDONE Elite Plan | $57.90 | per year |
| THE STRONGEST - Unlock All | $57.99 | per year |
| THE STRONGEST - Unlock all | $57.99 | per year |
| THE STRONGEST - Unlock all | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly - GYMDONE Elite Plan | $67.99 | per year |
| Yearly - GYMDONE Premium Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| THE STRONGEST- Unlock All | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan GYMDONE PRO | $69.99 | per year |
| Family - Yearly Elite Access | $119.99 | per year |
| Full Unlock - Lifetime Access | $259.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable workouts
- 💪 Effective for building muscle
- 🎥 Clear exercise videos
- 📊 Detailed progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Bugs causing app crashes
- 🔒 Difficult to unsubscribe
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Workout timer stops when app is in background
- Inability to add custom exercises
- Workout plans disappearing after updates
- Forced to pay for full access

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete workout data
- Option to change order of workout days
- Support for more exercise equipment
- Breathing guidance during workouts
- Offline workout mode


### ExerciseLibrary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exerciselibrary/id6761135463)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GymDone free?

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

### Is ExerciseLibrary free?

ExerciseLibrary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GymDone or ExerciseLibrary have ads?

ExerciseLibrary shows ads; GymDone does not.

### Which is updated more often, GymDone or ExerciseLibrary?

GymDone ships an update every 2 weeks, and ExerciseLibrary every 5 days. Most recently, GymDone was updated on October 26, 2026 and ExerciseLibrary on October 24, 2026.

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