Comparison

GymTrakr vs PaceAssist

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

Head to head
About

GymTrakr

This app wirelessly connects to fitness equipment to track your workouts in real-time. It saves your performance data in universal FIT files and allows you to share it with other fitness apps and services. Never lose your workout data, even when exercising at the gym.

Highlights
  • Wirelessly detect smart fitness equipment
  • Displays live workout stats
  • Customizable live workout stats
  • Share data with Strava
  • Export workouts as .FIT file
  • Integrates with Health App
Features
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Inclement weather or time constraints mean that you sometimes must get your workout done at the gym. With GymTrakr and compatible fitness equipment, you never lose the data from an earned workout. GymTrakr is a utility application that wirelessly connects to Bluetooth enabled fitness equipment to record your workout results. GymTrakr captures your workout performance in real-time and saves the results in universal FIT files. With GymTrackr, you can share your results with the fitness apps that you already use and communicate your accomplishments to the communities that you already belong. Features: - Wirelessly detect smart fitness equipment - Displays live workout stats during workout - Customizable live workout stats displayed during workout - Easily share data with Strava, or Share/Export individual workouts as a .FIT file to other 3rd party fitness Apps and services

About

PaceAssist

Features
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PaceAssist is a native iPhone running coach app — not just a web app — that helps you train smarter and reach your goals faster. Whether you're lacing up for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, PaceAssist creates a training plan that fits your life and adapts as you go. Built for iPhone. Runs on your wrist. PaceAssist is a fully native iOS app with a dedicated Apple Watch companion. Start workouts straight from your wrist, follow real-time pace guidance, and sync everything automatically — no phone required. AI Coach That Knows You Your AI coach checks in daily, adjusts your workouts based on how you feel, and keeps you on track with personalized advice. Ask it anything about your training — it's like having a running coach in your pocket. Smart Training Plans Get a personalized plan built around your goal. Easy runs, intervals, tempo runs, long runs, hill repeats — all structured and scheduled in your calendar. Plans adapt automatically when life gets in the way. Native GPS Tracking Log your runs with on-device GPS tracking, including pace, heart rate, elevation, and more. View your routes on a map and track your progress over time. Deep Apple Integration Sync with Apple Health via HealthKit — no manual export needed. PaceAssist works seamlessly with the health and fitness data already on your iPhone. Track Your Progress A clear dashboard shows all your stats — weekly distance, pace trends, activity streaks, and training load — so you always know where you stand. What's included for free: Unlimited activity logging 1 analysis per week 3 AI coach messages per day Basic dashboard and stats Go Premium for: More frequent and daily AI coaching GPS route maps Advanced analytics Support paceassist to evolve Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.paceassist.eu/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.paceassist.eu/privacy-policy

Screenshots

GymTrakr4 screens
PaceAssist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymTrakr at none against PaceAssist's 1. PaceAssist's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PaceAssist sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. GymTrakr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymTrakr ships an update every 3 months, PaceAssist every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GymTrakr versus PaceAssist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymTrakrPaceAssist
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNorth Pole Engineering IncAndre Broekema

In-app purchases

None

GymTrakr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PaceAssist

Subscriptions1
  • PaceAssist Pro Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is GymTrakr free?
GymTrakr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaceAssist free?
PaceAssist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymTrakr or PaceAssist have ads?
Neither GymTrakr nor PaceAssist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymTrakr or PaceAssist?
GymTrakr ships an update every 3 months, and PaceAssist every 8 days. Most recently, GymTrakr was updated on November 2, 2026 and PaceAssist on October 31, 2026.

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