Workout Buddy vs MyGymBuddyPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Workout Buddy
This app provides audio cues for workout timers, allowing users to track exercise durations without needing to look at their screen. It announces time intervals and high scores through audio prompts, ideal for intense physical activity.
- Audio cues for workout timing
- Spoken time intervals
- High score notifications
- Hands-free operation
- Designed for intense exercise
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Can't see the screen of your phone while doing a difficult exercise, don't worry! Workout Buddy 's got you covered. Just add the exercise, put your AirPods in and start the timer. Workout Buddy will call out the time every five seconds and also when you achieve a new highscore. Icons made by Freepik ("https://www.flaticon.com/authors/freepik")
MyGymBuddyPro
This fitness app helps weightlifters optimize rest periods between sets by automatically detecting weight drops. It offers timer modes, a set counter, and vibration intensity graphs to enhance training efficiency and performance.
- Automatic rest timer via accelerometer
- Vibration intensity graph
- Stopwatch and timer modes
- Set counter
- Workout optimization
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The fitness companion app is specifically designed for weightlifters. By utilizing the accelerometer feature in your device, the app can detect vibrations when weights are dropped during your workout. This triggers a timer to start for the rest period between sets, enabling you to easily monitor and optimize your rest time for maximum efficiency. Additionally, the app includes a graph display that showcases the intensity of vibrations throughout your workout. Users have the flexibility to switch between stopwatch and timer modes based on their workout preferences. Furthermore, a set counter is available to help you keep track of your progress during the session. This app serves as a convenient tool for weightlifters seeking to enhance their training experience and elevate their performance in the gym. Prepare to elevate your workouts to new heights with this innovative fitness companion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MyGymBuddyPro at 4.6 against Workout Buddy's 3.0. MyGymBuddyPro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Workout Buddy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MyGymBuddyPro asks for nothing beyond the download.
MyGymBuddyPro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyGymBuddyPro has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Workout Buddy ships an update every 2 months, MyGymBuddyPro daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Workout Buddy | MyGymBuddyPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Levente Vig | Henry Liu |
Customer experience
Workout Buddy
MyGymBuddyPro
In-app purchases
Workout Buddy
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
MyGymBuddyPro
No in-app purchases
