# WeightsBook vs Gym Pal

The clearest difference is price: Gym Pal at Free against WeightsBook's $4.99. Gym Pal also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 80%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Gym Pal is free to download; WeightsBook costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for WeightsBook against 3.0 for Gym Pal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of WeightsBook's written reviews are positive against 90% of Gym Pal's.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeightsBook | Gym Pal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weightsbook/id1542573286/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-pal-workout-tracker/id6476790293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mike Hurwitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542573296) | [Beril Cetin](https://appshunter.io/developer/491354038) |

## What reviewers say

### WeightsBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weightsbook/id1542573286)

This app offers a digital alternative to traditional paper weightlifting journals. It tracks advanced training metrics and provides tools for both beginners and experienced lifters, including client management for trainers.

**Highlights:** Digital weightlifting journal, Advanced exercise tracking (RIR, RPE, partial reps), Superset and drop set support, Multiple client diaries, Workout and rest timer, Workout calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gym Pal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-pal-workout-tracker/id6476790293)

This app allows you to create, manage, and follow personalized workout plans directly from your Apple Watch. It offers seamless integration, an intuitive interface, and automatic timers for exercises and rest periods, ensuring distraction-free workouts. Track your progress effortlessly as workouts are automatically saved to your Apple Watch activities.

**Highlights:** Create and manage workout plans, Seamless Apple Watch integration, Intuitive watch interface, Automatic exercise and rest timers, Distraction-free workout experience, Effortless workout tracking, Enhanced warm-up/cool-down flexibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeightsBook free?

WeightsBook costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gym Pal free?

Gym Pal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeightsBook or Gym Pal?

WeightsBook and Gym Pal are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do WeightsBook or Gym Pal have ads?

Neither WeightsBook nor Gym Pal shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*