Gymmate vs 98 Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gymmate
Easily track your strength training and build muscle with a simple interface. Access over 150 video exercises, build custom workouts, and monitor your progress with detailed history and widgets. Offers automatic iCloud backup and supports both imperial and metric units.
- Simple and intuitive interface
- 150+ video exercises
- Custom workout builder
- History workout journal
- Progress tracking widgets
- Automatic iCloud backup
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The smart gym coach that helps you get stronger. Gymmate is built to be your training partner — track workouts, follow your progress, and stay consistent without the guesswork. Whether you're following a program or building your own, everything adapts to keep you moving forward. Track every set in seconds. Gymmate's fast logging lets you record weight, reps, and RPE without slowing down your rest. Swipe through your workout, tap to log, and keep moving. See your strength gains over time. Progressive overload charts show exactly where you're improving and where to push harder. No spreadsheets, no guesswork. Choose from 150+ exercises with video demos. Barbell, dumbbell, cable, bodyweight — every movement comes with proper form guidance so you train safely and effectively. Build custom routines your way. Create workouts from scratch, duplicate and tweak templates, or follow smart suggestions based on your training history and goals. Train with friends. Share workouts, compare progress on leaderboards, and keep each other accountable. Gymmate makes the gym social without the noise. Works offline, syncs via iCloud. Log workouts anywhere — your data stays private on your devices and syncs automatically. Start your free workout today. Gymmate Pro unlocks unlimited workout history, advanced analytics, and premium coaching features. • Monthly: $6.99/month • Yearly: $45.99/year (save 45%) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://gymmate.me/privacy Terms of Use: https://gymmate.me/terms
98 Training
This app offers a comprehensive fitness experience with diverse training programs, a vast movement library, and expert coaching. Access science-based knowledge, connect with a supportive global community, and achieve your health and wellness goals.
- Five unique training programs
- Extensive movement library
- Expert coaching and insights
- Knowledge base with articles
- Global supportive community
- Nutrition and mindset guidance
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WHAT IS 98 TRAINING? 98 Training brings you an unrivalled, global-industry standard of training that challenges your potential and turns training into an intrinsic part of your well-being. Wherever you are in the world, our measured and proven programs, extensive movement library and training insights, expert coaches and tight-knit community will be supporting you as you not only reach but surpass your training goals. OUR PROGRAMS Offering five unique training programs; each intentionally designed and rigorously tested to ensure you not only reach but surpass any fitness goal. Performance: Our flagship strength & conditioning program, purpose built to develop all aspects of training - strength, endurance, power and mobility. Capacity: A specialised 3-day training blueprint designed to improve your performance across all energy systems. Strength: A targeted and systematic approach to strength training; designed to increase all attributes of strength, with the option to utilise as an adjunct to other training modalities or as a stand alone program. Hybrid: A unique minimal equipment program designed for new and experienced athletes that desire a challenge without complications. Groundwork: Our no gear training program. Built to maintain your fitness without any equipment. OUR KNOWLEDGE 98 Training believes that knowledge is wealth! That’s why the 98 Training app has its own Knowledge Base which is stacked with science-based training advice, nutrition and wellbeing articles and more. Just like the 360-approach to the programs, 98 Training incorporates their ethos outside of the gym, offering all avenues to educate and provide knowledge for living a healthy, active, and fitness-orientated lifestyle. OUR COMMUNITY There’s so much more to 98 Training than just its acclaimed programs. The 98 community allows like-minded individuals to connect, encouraging you to share your results after each workout. No matter where you are in the world, the community will make you feel at home and a part of the 98 family. STARTING IS SIMPLE We offer 3 auto-renewing subscription options: • 1 Month • 3 Months • 12 Months Whether you’re an everyday athlete, elite-athlete or all-round high performer, 98 Training is specifically designed to enable you to reach, meet and exceed your fitness goals. Contact us at support@98training.com. By purchasing, you accept our Terms of Use (https://www.98training.com/terms-and-conditions/) and Privacy Policy (https://www.98training.com/privacy-policy/). Together, we train like athletes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Gymmate at free with in-app purchases against 98 Training's subscription. Gymmate also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 98 Training's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Gymmate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and 98 Training sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Gymmate against 5.0 for 98 Training. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Gymmate's written reviews are positive against 87% of 98 Training's.
Gymmate ships an update every 2 weeks, 98 Training monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gymmate | 98 Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 86.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LL Apps Limited | 98 Training Pty Limited |
Customer experience
Gymmate
98 Training
In-app purchases
Gymmate
- Gymmate PRO 1 Month$6.991 Month
- Gymmate PRO 1 Month + Trial7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Gymmate PRO 12 Months$45.991 Year
98 Training
- 1 Month14 Days trial$24.491 Month
- 3 Months14 Days trial$54.993 Months
- 12 Months14 Days trial$144.991 Year









