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 • Hear the rest timer even when your phone is locked TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • See how each progression develops across all levels in a chart • Share your progress as an image • Export all your sets as CSV 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 plans with a limitless exercise library. Add custom exercises, videos, and notes to track progress and achieve your fitness goals. Share plans instantly and collaborate with others.

Highlights
  • Limitless custom exercise library
  • Attach videos and photos to exercises
  • Track reps, weight, and time
  • Calendar view for progress review
  • Set and track training goals
  • Share custom training plans
Features
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PAPER BASED TRAINING PLANS ARE THE PAST Make each training 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 training plans 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. Set a weekly commitment, like 3 trainings or 4 hours a week, and keep your streak going. GYMNIFY PRO Collaborate on training plans with your trainer, physio or friends, back up everything to your own iCloud, and create as many training plans as you like. A one-time purchase, no subscription. MOSTLY FREE TO USE We believe fitness should be accessible to everyone. That's why Gymnify is free to use, with up to 5 training plans. 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 ads: Gymnify at none against Progressive Workouts's shown. Progressive Workouts's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 and Gymnify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Progressive Workouts against 4.7 for Gymnify. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Progressive Workouts versus Gymnify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressive WorkoutsGymnify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB21 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDieter JanzenTimo Slupetzky

Customer experience

Progressive Workouts

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gymnify

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 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
Show 1 more
  • Large Tip$19.99
1 purchases

Gymnify

One-time1
  • Gymnify Pro$8.99

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 in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Progressive Workouts or Gymnify?
Progressive Workouts is rated higher. Progressive Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Gymnify averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
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 monthly, and Gymnify monthly. Most recently, Progressive Workouts was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gymnify on November 7, 2026.

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