Comparison

Gym Buddy vs RunLoop Runner

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

Head to head
About

Gym Buddy

This app helps you quickly log your gym sets and cardio sessions with a clean, user-friendly interface. Track your progress over time, add custom exercises, and utilize a built-in rest timer. It supports both metric and imperial units and offers iCloud backup.

Highlights
  • Log weight and reps for gym sets
  • Record cardio by distance and time
  • Barbell plate calculator
  • Rest timer with autostart
  • View history by date and exercise
  • Add custom exercises and workouts
  • iCloud backup and restore
Features
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With a minimalist and user friendly design, Gym Buddy is built to allow fast recording so you can get back to your workout. FEATURES - Record gym sets by weight and reps - Record cardio workouts by distance and time - Barbell plate calculator - Record sets from earlier dates - Add a comment to any set - See your history by date and by exercise - Rest timer with autostart - Dark and light mode - Metric and Imperial unit systems - support both lbs and kgs - Add your own exercises, exercise categories, and workouts - Backup and Restore with iCloud Wish there were more features? We're always looking to improve: gymbuddyfeedback@gmail.com First 500 sets are ad-free (enough to make sure you really love it) and then its a monthly payment of $0.99 or a one time payment of $29.99 to remove ads. For any questions, comments, issues, or suggestions, please email us at: gymbuddyfeedback@gmail.com Gym Buddy uses Apple's standard Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Gym Buddy Privacy Policy: https://gymbuddyandroidprivacypolicy.herokuapp.com

About

RunLoop Runner

Features
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MAKE YOUR MILES WITH RUNLOOP Plan your next route, track a run, and build your running routine. BUILD YOUR ROUTE Choose your distance, a loop or out-and-back, and a starting point at your location or nearby. Choose Balanced, Quiet Roads, Trail & Adventure, or Fast & Smooth, then compare mapped route options, distance, elevation, and disclosed compromises. START RUNNING Start a Quick Run without planning a route. Track time, distance and pace, pause or resume your session, and review completed runs in Activity. Location recording can continue during an active run with the screen locked when permission is enabled. MAKE IT YOURS Choose a workout, set your running preferences, save routes, manage voice guidance, and optionally connect Apple Health. FIND YOUR COMMUNITY Sign in to discover shared routes, follow runners, and participate in RunLoop Community features. Account and Community participation are optional for core route planning and run tracking. A FRESH RUNNING EXPERIENCE A bold new Home screen, clearer controls, readable run metrics, and route-generation progress keep the focus on your run. Routes depend on mapped roads and paths, provider availability, GPS accuracy, internet connectivity, and local conditions. Generated distances may differ from your target; review route details and compromises before starting. Always check traffic, access restrictions, closures, terrain, and weather. RunLoop does not guarantee that a route is safe, accessible, or suitable for you.

Screenshots

Gym Buddy4 screens
RunLoop Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RunLoop Runner at none against Gym Buddy's 2. 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. Gym Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RunLoop Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gym Buddy versus RunLoop Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym BuddyRunLoop Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (54 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRazi KatzJames Maynor

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gym Buddy

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlimited Sets (Lifetime)$34.99
None

RunLoop Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gym Buddy free?
Gym Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunLoop Runner free?
RunLoop Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gym Buddy or RunLoop Runner have ads?
Neither Gym Buddy nor RunLoop Runner shows ads.

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