Comparison

FitShow vs Gymax

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

Head to head
About

FitShow

This app transforms indoor workouts into immersive experiences by connecting with various fitness equipment. Explore global routes through geolocated videos and access training programs to stay motivated during your home-based fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Interactive indoor training
  • Connects with fitness equipment
  • Virtual route exploration
  • Geolocated video library
  • Structured training programs
  • Community interaction
Features
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FitShow is an interactive indoor training application, perfect for activities like walking, running, cycling, and rowing. It is highly compatible with a variety of fitness equipment, including treadmills, exercise bikes, home trainers, ellipticals, and rowing machines. This app offers a dynamic and immersive indoor training experience. Whether you're looking to maintain your fitness routine during inclement weather or simply prefer the convenience of home - based workouts, FitShow has got you covered. With its seamless integration with different fitness devices, it can adjust the parameters of your equipment according to your training needs and the virtual routes you choose. It provides access to a vast library of geolocated videos, allowing you to explore numerous routes around the world right from the comfort of your home. In addition, FitShow is designed to keep you motivated throughout your fitness journey. It may offer features such as structured training programs, virtual challenges, and a community where you can interact with fellow fitness enthusiasts. So, no matter your fitness level or goal, FitShow is here to make your indoor training more engaging and effective. Membership & Subscription: Free Membership: Access the basic features without any cost. Premium Membership: Unlimited access the exclusive features, and advanced customization. Flexible subscription plans Monthly Plan: $9.99 Annual Plan: $59.99 Privacy Agreement: https://www.fitshow.com/article?key=privacy User Agreement: https://www.fitshow.com/article?key=terms Remarks: --Voice prompt exercise status: start, pause, continue, end, etc. --GPS: Use when using "map mode and outdoor sports", when the application is switched to the background, GPS will still remain connected, the use of GPS will affect the battery life. - Apple Health: FitShow synchronizes the number of steps and distance in exercise data to Apple Health through the HealthKit if the user allows it.

About

Gymax

This smart sports platform connects fitness enthusiasts globally. It intelligently manages and records health data from compatible equipment and allows users to share challenges, run in groups, and race together.

Highlights
  • Intelligent health management and recording
  • Connect with global sports enthusiasts
  • Share fitness challenges
  • Join running groups
  • Participate in races
  • Compatible with treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and BMI scales
Features
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Gymax - Sports Health APP by Costway Gymax, partnered up with Goplus and Superfit is our commitment in perseverance, staying cool and “running” towards our goal. With a strong heart, we won’t lose ourselves despite what life throws at us. Gymax is a global and intelligent smart sports platform, where sports enthusiasts all around the world can challenge each other. Gymax can intelligently manage and record your health by using our Treadmills, Elliptical Machines, Cycling Bikes and smart BMI scales. Here you can connect freely with friends who love sports without being restricted by time and region: Share Together - Record your challenges and trials. Run Together - Reduce your loneliness with running groups. Race Together - Enjoy passion and excitement in sports.

Screenshots

FitShow4 screens
Gymax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FitShow at 4.8 against Gymax's 1.7. FitShow also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 6%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Gymax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price and ads 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. FitShow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Gymax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FitShow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FitShow has 5.4K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of FitShow's written reviews are positive against 6% of Gymax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitShow ships an update every 8 days, Gymax every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FitShow versus Gymax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitShowGymax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.4K ratings) — better1.7 (93 ratings)
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews — better6.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K — better93
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB94 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFitshow (Xiamen) Infomation Technology Co., Ltd.COSTWAY.COM, INC

Customer experience

FitShow

All ratings5,402 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews1,114 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral13.0%
Negative44.7%

Gymax

All ratings93 ratings
Positive8.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative81.7%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive6.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative81.9%

Bugs and requests

FitShow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Login/account creation issues
  • Syncing problems with treadmill/rower
  • Incorrect speed/distance reporting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to switch between metric and imperial units
  • Pause/resume functionality during workouts
  • Improved Apple Health/Fitness app integration
  • More free workout options and scenic routes
  • Better user interface and customization

Gymax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

FitShow

Subscriptions6
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor$2.997 Days
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor$5.991 Month
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor$7.991 Month
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  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor3 variants$9.991 Month
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor7 Days trial3 variants$59.991 Year
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor3 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Gymax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FitShow free?
FitShow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gymax free?
Gymax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FitShow or Gymax?
FitShow is rated higher. FitShow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Gymax averages 1.7 from 93 ratings.
Do FitShow or Gymax have ads?
Neither FitShow nor Gymax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FitShow or Gymax?
FitShow ships an update every 8 days, and Gymax every 2 months. Most recently, FitShow was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gymax on September 9, 2026.

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