NRG GYMS vs IronBoard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NRG GYMS
This app helps you track workouts, monitor progress, and achieve fitness goals. It offers personalized training plans, motivational milestones, and fun challenges to keep you engaged. Seamlessly record your activities and book classes to stay on track with your fitness journey.
- Workout tracking
- Personalized training plans
- Activity level milestones
- Fun fitness challenges
- Class scheduling and booking
- HealthKit integration
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Elevate your fitness routine with the app! It's your all-in-one solution to easily monitor your workouts, track progress, and achieve your fitness goals with engaging insights and motivation. The app offers an array of features, including: Workout Tracking Seamlessly capture all your workout data from gym equipment or manually enter it for a complete record. Training Plans Optimize your workouts with personalized plans provided by your fitness facility or trainer. Activity Levels Stay motivated with encouraging milestones as you progress to higher levels. Fun Challenges Challenge yourself with time-based activities that reward you with kudos, activity points, and prizes. Schedules Manage and book classes with ease to keep yourself on track. And much more! The app integrates with HealthKit to help you save your workouts and contribute to your fitness goals and challenges. Have a comment or question about the app? Email our team directly at digitalsupport@egym.com.
IronBoard
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IronBoard turns your gym's whiteboard into a live, competitive leaderboard. Log your squat, bench press and deadlift personal records, track your Big Three total, and see how you rank against other lifters at your gym. KEY FEATURES Log Your PRs Record personal records for the Big Three lifts — squat, bench press and deadlift. Track your progress over time with a full PR history timeline. Gym Leaderboards See where you stand. IronBoard ranks lifters at your gym using the DOTS scoring system, so athletes of all weight classes compete on a level playing field. DOTS Scoring Your Big Three total is converted into a DOTS score — the recognised standard for comparing strength across body weights. One number that tells you how strong you really are. Lifting Profile View your complete lifting profile: current PRs, total weight lifted, DOTS score and personal record history. Everything in one place. Gym Activity Feed Stay connected with your gym. See recent PRs logged by other lifters and keep the competitive spirit alive. Video Proof Record or upload video of your lifts to back up your PRs. Show the board you earned it. WHO IS IT FOR? IronBoard is built for powerlifters, strength athletes and gym-goers who track the Big Three. Whether you train at a commercial gym or a dedicated strength facility, IronBoard brings the competitive whiteboard experience to your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IronBoard at every 4 days against NRG GYMS's every 5 months. NRG GYMS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NRG GYMS ships an update every 5 months, IronBoard every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NRG GYMS | IronBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NRG Gym Limited | Luke Jones |
In-app purchases
NRG GYMS
No in-app purchases
IronBoard
No in-app purchases









