Comparison

Better Workout vs GymRat

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

Head to head
About

Better Workout

This app helps you achieve fitness goals with customizable interval timers for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It offers guided programs, progress tracking for weight and calories, and rewards for consistency. Designed for simplicity and ease of use during workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Tabata, HIIT, and Circuit training programs
  • Guided exercise sets with sound indicators
  • Create custom time or rep-based workouts
  • Track progress (weight, calories, workout frequency)
  • Achievement system for hitting goals
Features
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Achieve your fitness goals with the best interval timer app! Be it Tabata, HIIT or Circuit training. Get in the best shape of your life! Better Workout was planned and designed to be as simple as possible and easy to use. Focusing specifically on the workout experience so you have confidence during your workouts. We are excited to continue improving and evolving the app with our Better Workout community in the process. FEATURES Programs Better Workout includes 4 different programs to choose from based on your personal goals. When you choose a program you are guided through a full set of exercises with a big timer, name of the exercise and sound indicator. This takes any guesswork out and keeps you focused on your exercise. Custom Workouts Better Workout allows you to create your own workouts wether time or repetition (reps) based. Create your HiiT workout or your weight lifting session. It's up to you what type of workout you want to do! Progress The path to a fit, healthy life is easier when you can track your progress. Keep track of your progress by weight, calories burned, how many times this week you've worked out. Consistency is key so as you continually hit your goals the app will reward you with achievements along the way! Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.martinlasek.com/terms-of-use-privacy-policy

About

GymRat

Log your gym progress, create custom training routines, and monitor your results with a straightforward workout tracker. Focuses on essential features for effective gym sessions without clutter.

Highlights
  • Log workout progress
  • Build training programs
  • Track results
  • Minimalist interface
  • Essential gym features
Features
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GymRat is a minimalist workout tracker. Log your progress, build training programs, and track results. No unnecessary features - just what you need in the gym.

Screenshots

Better Workout4 screens
GymRat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymRat at none against Better Workout's 8. GymRat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Better Workout's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, 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. Better Workout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GymRat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GymRat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Better Workout has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Better Workout versus GymRat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetter WorkoutGymRat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin LasekAlibek Tugelbayev

Customer experience

Better Workout

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GymRat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Better Workout

Subscriptions6
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month
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  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Year)$11.991 Year
  • Better Workout Pro (Yearly)$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Better Workout Pro (Lifetime)$19.99
  • Better Workout Pro - Lifetime$49.99
None

GymRat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Better Workout free?
Better Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymRat free?
GymRat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Better Workout or GymRat?
GymRat is rated higher. Better Workout averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while GymRat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Better Workout or GymRat have ads?
Neither Better Workout nor GymRat shows ads.

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