Gym Nerd vs SETWAVES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gym Nerd
This app generates personalized workouts based on your selected body parts and desired repetitions. It offers a vast database of exercises and includes a dedicated ab trainer. Secure login options are available.
- Workout generation by body part
- Customizable repetitions
- Extensive exercise database
- Dedicated ab trainer
- Touch ID & Face ID support
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GymNerd is a complete training companion built for lifters who don't want to mess around. Generate a smart workout, follow it, log it, and watch yourself get stronger. No accounts. No paywalls. No internet required. GENERATE A WORKOUT IN SECONDS Pick the muscles you want to train, choose your week phase, set how long you have, and GymNerd builds you a fresh routine from a library of 400+ exercises. Compounds first, isolations second, intensity techniques in week three. Time-budgeted so you actually finish on time. THE 3-WEEK CYCLE Train heavy in Week 1 with 6–8 reps and slow tempo. Switch to moderate volume in Week 2 with 10–12 reps. Push to high-rep intensity in Week 3 with drop sets and rest-pause. Each week has its own color, its own pace, its own job. Cycle and repeat. TAP YOUR MUSCLES Choose body parts the way you think about them — tap directly on an anatomical body diagram, or use a fast pill grid. Both work. Selections stay synced. CARDIO THAT KNOWS WHAT IT'S DOING Six structured cardio protocols — HIIT, Long Intervals, LISS, Incline Burn, Pyramid, Tempo. Pick your modality (treadmill, bike, rower, stair, outdoor), choose intensity and duration, and the timer auto-advances through every work and rest interval with audio cues. ABS BY FOCUS AREA Generate ab routines targeted at the rectus, obliques, core stability, hip flexion, or mixed. Time-based holds for isometrics, rep-based prescriptions for dynamic moves. Same phase rules apply. LOG EVERY SET Tap into any generated workout to start logging. Weight × reps per set, checkbox per set, automatic rest timer between sets. A built-in plate calculator next to every weight input — no more mental math at 6 AM. CELEBRATE THE WINS GymNerd detects personal records automatically. Beat your previous best on any lift and the post-workout summary tells you so. Track total volume, time trained, and PRs hit per session. WATCH YOURSELF IMPROVE Tap any exercise in your history to see a clean progression chart of your best set per day. Log body weight in seconds and see the trend over time. WHY IT'S FREE We don't want your email, your card, or your data. GymNerd runs entirely on your iPhone — every workout you generate, every set you log, every pound you track stays on your device. No servers. No accounts. No analytics. Open the app, train, close it. BUILT FOR • Bodybuilders running periodized programs • Lifters who want intelligent workout selection without writing programs themselves • Anyone tired of fitness apps that gatekeep behind subscriptions REQUIREMENTS iOS 17 or later. iPhone only.
SETWAVES
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Stop overthinking your workouts. Get in, get out. SETWAVES generates superset-based workouts designed how you like them in seconds. No complicated programs. No endless scrolling. Just tap, get your workout, and go.Break out of gym-boredom, routine ruts, and wasted time. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO ALREADY KNOW HOW TO EXERCISE This isn't a beginner-friendly app with form tutorials and hand-holding. SETWAVES is for people with exercise experience who understand the movements but hate spending mental energy planning their sessions. WHY SUPERSETS? Supersets pair two exercises back-to-back, cutting your workout time while maximizing results. SET WAVES intelligently pairs antagonist muscle groups (push/pull, quads/hamstrings) so you train efficiently without sacrificing intensity. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell us your goal, equipment, and time 2. Tap "Generate" 3. Get a complete workout with warmup, supersets, and cooldown 4. Don't like something? Regenerate instantly or swap exercises on the fly SMART WORKOUT GENERATION - Workouts adapt to YOUR goals: strength, hypertrophy, endurance, or fat loss - Filter by equipment: full gym, home gym, minimal, or bodyweight only - Sessions from 20-60 minutes - Automatic variety — the app tracks recent workouts to keep things fresh - Antagonist superset pairing for maximum efficiency - Set movements as favorites for the algorithm to prioritize - Set movements to avoid (injuries, preferences, etc.) so they aren't included WHAT'S INCLUDED - Unlimited workout generation - 70+ exercise library - Full customization (goals, equipment, duration, focus areas) - Regenerate as many times as you want ALSO INCLUDED - Swap individual exercises or entire supersets - Full workout history - Log weights and reps to track progress (or don't) - Weekly planner with quick workout generation - Body metrics tracking WORKS WITH YOUR SCHEDULE Whether you have 20 minutes or a full hour, SETWAVES builds the right workout to your liking. Morning sessions, lunch lifts, or evening grinds — generate what you need, when you need it, and get on with your life. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No accounts. No internet. No cloud sync. No tracking. Just you and your workouts. --- Stop overthinking it. Download SET WAVES and get your first workout in seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SETWAVES at 15.1 against Gym Nerd's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Gym Nerd | SETWAVES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam D Kickbush | Ethan Orenstein |
In-app purchases
Gym Nerd
No in-app purchases
SETWAVES
No in-app purchases





