Comparison

Progressive Workouts vs Gymnify

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

Head to head
About

Progressive Workouts

This app offers bodyweight training programs designed by experts, focusing on progressive overload to build strength and muscle. It includes video demonstrations and detailed exercise descriptions to ensure proper form. Users can track their progress and customize their routines.

Highlights
  • Level-up bodyweight exercises
  • Log reps, time, or weight
  • Video and text exercise guides
  • Track completed sessions
  • Create custom workouts
Features
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Progressive Workouts makes progressive bodyweight training simple. Choose a structured routine, record every set, and move from easier to harder exercise variations as you get stronger. INCLUDED WORKOUTS Start with included programs such as the Recommended Routine, Minimalist Routine, Primer Routine, Skill Day Routine, and BWSF Routine or create your own workouts. HOW PROGRESSION WORKS Find an exercise variation that matches your current ability. Log your repetitions or hold time and compare your performance with your previous workout. When you reach the target, for example three sets of eight repetitions or three sets of 30 seconds, move to the next exercise level. BUILT FOR BODYWEIGHT TRAINING • Log repetitions, hold time, or added weight\ • Use preparation countdowns and interval sounds for static holds\ • Automatically move between paired exercises\ • View written instructions and videos for many exercises\ • Review your completed workout sessions\ • Create custom workouts, progressions, and exercises\ • Choose alternative progression paths\ • Adjust rest times between exercises Most routines require only a pull-up bar. Some exercises may use gymnastic rings, parallel bars, or other simple equipment. Train at your own pace, focus on good form, and choose exercise variations that match your current ability. Progressive Workouts is free to use with ads. Ads can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase.

About

Gymnify

Create personalized workout routines with a vast exercise library. Add custom exercises, videos, and notes to enhance your fitness journey. Track progress and share your custom plans with others.

Highlights
  • Custom exercise creation
  • Attach videos and photos to exercises
  • Detailed workout tracking
  • Progress calendar
  • Workout sharing
  • Training goal setting
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PAPER BASED TRAINING PLANS ARE THE PAST Make each workout truly your own, by creating custom exercises, on top of the ones already created for you. Add videos, notes, and more to transform your fitness game today. FEATURES: LIMITLESS EXERCISE LIBRARY Why settle for pre-defined exercises? With Gymnify, your exercise library is as expansive as your imagination. Add any exercise you can think of—complete with photos, your favorite YouTube tutorials, notes, sets, and targeted muscles. VISUAL MEMORY WITH MEDIA Forget written instructions. Attach YouTube videos and photos to any exercise to make remembering that intricate yoga pose or complex weightlifting routine easier than ever. TRACKING & CALENDAR All your data, beautifully laid out. Track repetitions, weight, and time, and review your progress on a user-friendly calendar. INSTANT SHARING Your custom workouts deserve an audience. Share your innovations easily via AirDrop or your favorite messenger apps. TRAINING GOALS Keep track of your training goals, for more focus and progress. COMPLETELY FREE TO USE We believe fitness should be accessible to everyone. That's why Gymnify is free to use. No overpriced subscriptions—just a world of fitness opportunities waiting for you. Start today and craft your fitness journey your way!

Screenshots

Progressive Workouts4 screens
Gymnify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gymnify at none against Progressive Workouts's 4. Gymnify also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Progressive Workouts's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Progressive Workouts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Gymnify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Progressive Workouts against 4.8 for Gymnify. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progressive Workouts ships an update every 3 months, Gymnify monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Progressive Workouts versus Gymnify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressive WorkoutsGymnify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB28 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDieter JanzenTimo Slupetzky

Customer experience

Progressive Workouts

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gymnify

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Progressive Workouts

One-time4
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$5.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
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  • Large Tip$19.99
None

Gymnify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Progressive Workouts free?
Progressive Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gymnify free?
Gymnify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Progressive Workouts or Gymnify?
Progressive Workouts and Gymnify are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Progressive Workouts or Gymnify have ads?
Progressive Workouts shows ads; Gymnify does not.
Which is updated more often, Progressive Workouts or Gymnify?
Progressive Workouts ships an update every 3 months, and Gymnify monthly. Most recently, Progressive Workouts was updated on September 6, 2026 and Gymnify on September 24, 2026.

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