Comparison

Retrace vs Gym Rank

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

Head to head
About

Retrace

Record GPS logs for outdoor activities like hiking, running, and biking. View distance, speed, and elevation changes on simple displays or a map. Share your tracks online or allow loved ones to track your progress anonymously.

Highlights
  • Record GPS activity logs
  • Display distance, speed, and elevation
  • Map and grid-based views
  • Elevation profiles with waypoints
  • Offline map tile caching
  • Extensive sharing options
  • Optional anonymous online tracking
  • GPX and KML export/import
Features
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Replace your old hand-held hiking / running / biking GPS with Retrace. Retrace makes it simple to record a GPS log of your activities. Simple displays highlight distance, speed, and elevation changes. If you have data, the map tab shows you where you are on the map; if you do not have data (or have it disabled to save battery), a grid-based view is presented. Elevation profiles are also shown and any waypoints along your track will be added to the elevation profile so you can better understand where they happened. Many more details can be found on the App Site: http://retrace.mobi Retrace caches the most recent 500 map tiles for offline use, so you can pan the map around the area you will be going in advance of your trip and not require any data while you are on your activity. Extensive sharing functionality is built into Retrace. With our free online portal you can easily share your track with Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp or any other social network. An example of a shared track can be viewed here: https://retrace.mobi/v/j955d793 Additionally, Retrace offers optional anonymous online tracking if you wish to upload your current position automatically every few minutes for your loved ones or friends to track your progress. No username is required and you can optionally password-protect your location. An example of the tracking page can be found here: https://retrace.mobi/l/j79eb65d If you ever have any problems, questions, or suggestions the options page has a 'send feedback' button. If you contact us, we will try to sort out any problems ASAP! You can also email us directly at ulti.org@gmail.com Retrace is great for: * biking * running * hiking * walking * downhill/x-country skiing * off roading (ATV, motorcycle, etc.) * tracking flights / road trips * horseback riding * canoeing / kayaking * golfing * rock climbing / mountaineering * nordic walking * stroller walking / stroller running * any other activity you want to record Retrace supports a variety of export options: * Strava * GPX: Used online e.g., RunTracker/Endomondo * KML: Used by services like Google Earth Tracks can also be _imported_ into Retrace using the popular GPX format so that you can follow them on your activities (e.g., you can export a Strava route and import it into Retrace). Your full track library can also be easily exported so it can be migrated to a new device. Retrace also makes it easy to tag you activities so it is easy to go back and look at tracks for past activities. The track list is capable of displaying thousands of tracks; the track filter lets you quickly find the track you are looking for by filtering on both track names and tags. A variety of configuration options are provided to configure Retrace exactly for you! Locations can be given in Lat/Lon, UTM, MGRS, or UK Grid Ref. Distance can be displayed in km, mi, or nm. Speed can be in km/h, mi/h or knots. Retrace permissions only require the ability to track your location and save your tracks; the network permissions are optional and are only used if you want to export your tracks to another service. Strava note: If you tag your track as 'commute' it will be uploaded as a commute.

About

Gym Rank

This AI-powered fitness app helps users track workouts, set personal records, and improve strength. It offers daily challenges, a unique ranking system, and AI-driven progress insights. Users can access a large exercise library with demo GIFs and create custom workout programs.

Highlights
  • Track workouts and personal records
  • Join daily fitness challenges
  • AI-based progress insights
  • 1400+ exercises with demo GIFs
  • Create and share workout programs
  • Offline mode
Features
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Gym Rank turns every set you log into a percentile strength rank, cross-referenced against millions of lifts from lifters worldwide. Join 30,000+ ranked lifters in 165 countries. Log a set, see your rank, and get a live target for the next one. 1,314 exercises, 160+ of them ranked. Formerly Kaizen Zone. YOUR STRENGTH LEVEL, MEASURED FOR REAL - A percentile rank for every lift and every muscle group, cross-referenced against millions of logged lifts - 160+ ranked exercises across barbell, dumbbell, machine and bodyweight - One overall rank for your whole body, plus a rank for each of nine muscle groups - Nine tiers with five divisions each, so there is always a next step - Scoring accounts for your bodyweight and age, so your number means something YOUR NEXT RANK, LIVE IN THE WORKOUT - Every exercise card shows the set that takes you to the next rank, in realistic reps - The tier bar fills as you log, so you know when one more rep counts - Top % highlights: a standout day or week earns a shout-out, like "top 6% of lifters who trained that day" - Complete sets right from the Live Activity on your Lock Screen A GYM LOG BUILT FOR SPEED - Log sets, reps and weight in two taps - 1,314 exercises with animated demos, and a picker with equipment, kettlebell and band filters - Swap any exercise mid-workout, with a suggested weight - Rest timers per exercise, a plate calculator and automatic personal record (PR) detection - An estimated one rep max (1RM) for every lift and a PR history that never forgets - Film your PR attempts and bring your history over from other workout apps - Works offline, no signal needed at the rack A ROADMAP TO YOUR NEXT RANK - Rank Roadmap: the exact reps and weight between you and your next rank, lift by lift - Quests built from the lift that holds your rank back, plus daily quests and Challenges - A Workout of the Day, proven programs like 5/3/1, or your own workout routines COMPETE AND SHARE - Weekly leagues against lifters at your level - Country and world leaderboards - Compare ranks and lifts with friends - Share your rank card to your Instagram story in two taps PROGRESS YOU CAN READ - A workout calendar, muscles-hit map and strength trends on your Profile - Bodyweight trend for bulking, cutting or maintaining, plus body measurements and private progress photos - Light and dark mode - Sync completed workouts to Apple Health Gym Rank speaks English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese. Log your first set and find out where you rank. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Retrace4 screens
Gym Rank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gym Rank at every 2 weeks against Retrace's every 5 months. Gym Rank also leads on ratings volume (171 vs 5). Retrace's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Retrace sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Gym Rank sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Retrace against 4.8 for Gym Rank. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Rank has 171 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Retrace's written reviews are positive against 84% of Gym Rank's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retrace ships an update every 5 months, Gym Rank every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Retrace versus Gym Rank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetraceGym Rank
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.8 (171 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5171 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB230 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerreid holmesKaizen Software Development

Customer experience

Retrace

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gym Rank

All ratings171 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative8.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Retrace

One-time2
  • One Year Licence$2.99
  • Forever License$6.99
8 purchases

Gym Rank

Subscriptions7
  • Gym Rank Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium User Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Gym Rank Premium$4.991 Month
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  • Pro Users Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Gym Rank Premium14 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Premium User Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Pro Users Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time Gym Rank$79.99

Questions

Is Retrace free?
Retrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gym Rank free?
Gym Rank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retrace or Gym Rank?
Retrace is rated higher. Retrace averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Gym Rank averages 4.8 from 171 ratings.
Do Retrace or Gym Rank have ads?
Neither Retrace nor Gym Rank shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retrace or Gym Rank?
Retrace ships an update every 5 months, and Gym Rank every 2 weeks. Most recently, Retrace was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gym Rank on October 25, 2026.

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