Comparison

Gymax vs Wake

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

Head to head
About

Gymax

This smart sports platform connects fitness enthusiasts globally. It intelligently manages and records health data from compatible equipment and allows users to share challenges, run in groups, and race together.

Highlights
  • Intelligent health management and recording
  • Connect with global sports enthusiasts
  • Share fitness challenges
  • Join running groups
  • Participate in races
  • Compatible with treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and BMI scales
Features
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Gymax - Sports Health APP by Costway Gymax, partnered up with Goplus and Superfit is our commitment in perseverance, staying cool and “running” towards our goal. With a strong heart, we won’t lose ourselves despite what life throws at us. Gymax is a global and intelligent smart sports platform, where sports enthusiasts all around the world can challenge each other. Gymax can intelligently manage and record your health by using our Treadmills, Elliptical Machines, Cycling Bikes and smart BMI scales. Here you can connect freely with friends who love sports without being restricted by time and region: Share Together - Record your challenges and trials. Run Together - Reduce your loneliness with running groups. Race Together - Enjoy passion and excitement in sports.

About

Wake

Build positive habits and break negative ones with daily tracking and structured programs. Features include workout routines, journaling prompts, task lists, and guided breathing exercises to foster discipline and progress.

Highlights
  • Habit building and tracking
  • Workout programs (lifting, running)
  • Daily journaling with prompts
  • Task list management
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Progress and streak tracking
Features
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Wake helps you build the habits that move you forward — and break the ones holding you back. Every day is a chance to show up for yourself. Wake gives you the tools to build discipline, track your progress, and keep moving forward, one day at a time. BUILD HABITS Track the habits you want to build and watch your streaks grow. Simple daily check-ins keep you accountable and consistent. BREAK HABITS Quit what's holding you back. Name the habit, set your anchor, and track every day you stay on course. TRAIN Follow structured workout programs for lifting and running — each with a clear session for every day. Or log your own workouts your way and track your progress over time. JOURNAL End each day with a quick reflection. Optional daily prompts help you get started when you don't know what to write. PLAN Keep a simple daily task list so you always know what needs to get done. BREATHE Reset with guided breathing techniques for focus, calm, and energy. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Watch your streaks, stats, and milestones grow as you stay consistent. The more you show up, the further you go. MORE ON THE WAY Wake is just getting started. New features and tools are on the way to help you go even further. Wake is built for anyone trying to build discipline, better their habits, and move their life forward. Download Wake and start moving forward today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gymax4 screens
Wake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wake at 5.0 against Gymax's 1.7. Wake also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Gymax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (93 vs 1). On price, 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. Wake sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Gymax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gymax has 93 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gymax ships an update every 2 months, Wake weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gymax versus Wake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymaxWake
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (93 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB109 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCOSTWAY.COM, INCTimothy Emrich

Customer experience

Gymax

All ratings93 ratings
Positive8.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative81.7%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive6.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative81.9%

Wake

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gymax

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Wake

Subscriptions1
  • Wake7 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Gymax free?
Gymax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wake free?
Wake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gymax or Wake?
Wake is rated higher. Gymax averages 1.7 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Wake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Gymax or Wake have ads?
Neither Gymax nor Wake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gymax or Wake?
Gymax ships an update every 2 months, and Wake weekly. Most recently, Gymax was updated on November 11, 2026 and Wake on October 31, 2026.

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