Comparison

GymLab vs LiftWave

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

Head to head
About

GymLab

Features
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Dein mobiler Zugang zu deinem GymLab Fitnessstudio Bequeme Termin- und Kursbuchung per Smartphone Kein Anrufen, kein persönliches Vorbeikommen – wer heute im Fitnessstudio einen Termin für einen Kurs mit begrenzter Teilnehmerzahl, ein EMS- oder Personal Training buchen möchte, macht das ganz bequem per App. Einfach eine Leistung auswählen, einen Termin festlegen und schon steht deinem Training nichts mehr im Wege. Sollte dir etwas dazwischenkommen, kannst du den Termin selbstverständlich auch wieder absagen – ein Knopfdruck genügt. Alle Trainingsdaten im Blick In der GymLab App kannst du jederzeit einen Blick auf deinen individuellen Trainingsplan werfen und alle sportlichen Aktivitäten genauestens protokollieren. Auf der anderen Seite liegen deine Daten inklusive Gesundheitsprofil, Fitnesslevel und Trainingsfortschritt auch dem Studio vor, sodass dein Trainer dich stets optimal betreuen und motivieren kann. Falls nötig, kann dein Coach deinen Trainingsplan ganz einfach über die Studioverwaltungssoftware anpassen - Die GymLab App zeigt dir sofort die Aktualisierungen an. Das spart deinem Studio wichtige Zeit, die wiederum deiner Trainingsbetreuung zugutekommt.

About

LiftWave

Features
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LiftWave is your ultimate training partner. Built for people who take the gym seriously, LiftWave lets you log every set, rep, and pound in seconds with an intuitive, fast interface. WORKOUTS - Start free workouts or use pre-built templates (PRO) - Log exercises with sets, reps, and weight - Rest timer with presets from 30s to 3 minutes - Full exercise library with detailed instructions PROGRESS TRACKING - Complete history of all your workouts - Body measurements: weight, waist, chest, hips - Progress photos to track your transformation - Weekly stats for volume and frequency APPLE WATCH - Control your workout from your wrist - Synced rest timer - Quick navigation between exercises and sets - Works together with the iPhone app LIFTWAVE PRO Unlock the full potential with a PRO subscription: - Unlimited workout templates - Unlimited history - Customizable rest timer - Full exercise details - All body measurements and progress photos - Advanced weekly statistics Try it free for 7 days. Plans: weekly, monthly, or yearly. Subscription terms: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings Terms of Use: https://jonaso220.github.io/LiftWave/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://jonaso220.github.io/LiftWave/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

GymLab4 screens
LiftWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymLab at none against LiftWave's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LiftWave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. GymLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymLab ships an update fortnightly, LiftWave every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
GymLab versus LiftWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymLabLiftWave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMySports GmbHJonathan Olivera

In-app purchases

None

GymLab

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LiftWave

Subscriptions3
  • LiftWave PRO Semanal7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • LiftWave PRO Mensual7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • LiftWave PRO Anual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is GymLab free?
GymLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiftWave free?
LiftWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymLab or LiftWave have ads?
Neither GymLab nor LiftWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymLab or LiftWave?
GymLab ships an update fortnightly, and LiftWave every 2 weeks. Most recently, GymLab was updated on October 22, 2026 and LiftWave on October 13, 2026.

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