Comparison

Gymsymbol vs DanceBuddy

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

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About

Gymsymbol

This app provides quick access to the 2025-2028 F.I.G. Code of Points for Women's Artistic Gymnastics elements. It helps judges and coaches study skill values and offers interactive quizzes and routine composition tools.

Highlights
  • 2025-2028 F.I.G. Code of Points elements
  • Filter skills by apparatus, group, and value
  • Three quiz types for skill value memorization
  • Routine composition and saving
  • Routine scoring practice
  • Share routines with others
Currently charting
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Gymsymbol is *the* app for judges and coaches of Women's Artistic Gymnastics who need all of the elements in the 2025-2028 Table of Elements in the F.I.G. Code of Points at their fingertips. The answer to "What is this skill worth?" is just a few taps away! Gymsymbol makes it easy to study your knowledge of the skill values. And the quizzes are simple to use: just filter any selection of skills (at least 10) and tap "Start Quiz" in the upper right hand menu. Gymsymbol offers: - The ability to filter skills within an apparatus by any combination of groups and values. For example, "All close bar skills rated D and above" or "front and back trembling skills on floor". - Three types of quizzes: -- See a symbol and select the correct value -- See a text description of a skill and select the correct value -- See a text description of a skill and select the correct symbol - Routine composition and scoring: -- Create and save routines -- Test yourself on scoring routines -- Share your routines with others Happy judging!

About

DanceBuddy

Features
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DanceBuddy: Track Your Progress, One Step at a Time DanceBuddy is the ultimate virtual journal for dancers of all styles and levels who are passionate about refining their art. Capture every rehearsal, performance, and aspiration as you strive for your personal best. With specialized tools to help you monitor your growth, establish objectives, and reflect on each dance session, DanceBuddy keeps you motivated, focused, and organized. Key Features: Session Reflections: Record each dance session with detailed notes on successful moves, areas needing improvement, and any physical feedback. Witness your dance journey progress over time! Performance Countdown & Reminders: Add upcoming performances, track the countdown, and receive timely reminders for events that week. After each performance, reflect on your experience to enhance your future performances! Goal Setting: Set, track, and achieve goals for various dance techniques and routines. Celebrating each milestone brings you closer to your ultimate dance ambitions. Daily Motivation & Dance Facts: Start each day with an uplifting quote and an intriguing dance fact to fuel your passion and keep you inspired. Stats & Trends Tracking: Analyze patterns in your motivation and physical feedback with the stats page. Gain valuable insights into your progress, resilience, and ability to reach new levels. DanceBuddy is more than just an app; it's your dedicated dance companion, empowering you to stay connected to your goals, document your achievements, and find daily inspiration. Download DanceBuddy today and take the next step towards mastering your dance skills!

Screenshots

Gymsymbol4 screens
DanceBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DanceBuddy at Free against Gymsymbol's $6.99. DanceBuddy also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). Gymsymbol's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DanceBuddy is free to download; Gymsymbol costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Gymsymbol versus DanceBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymsymbolDanceBuddy
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave KondrisFlipstream Engineering Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Gymsymbol

No in-app purchases

None

DanceBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gymsymbol free?
Gymsymbol costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DanceBuddy free?
DanceBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gymsymbol or DanceBuddy have ads?
Neither Gymsymbol nor DanceBuddy shows ads.

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