Comparison

Gymnastics Method vs PrisonPump

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

Head to head
About

Gymnastics Method

Learn advanced bodyweight training techniques to build strength and achieve a gymnast's physique. This app offers guided workouts, step-by-step tutorials, and educational content for all levels, helping you improve joint health and master impressive skills.

Highlights
  • Gymnast techniques training
  • Joint preparation and strength building
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Guided workout player
  • Progress tracking logs
  • Exercise library with search
  • Nutrition guide and resources
Features
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Train like a gymnast! Download the Gymnastics Method app and learn some amazing gymnast techniques while getting more confident and healthier! You don’t need to do gymnastics from an early age to reach the shredded physique that gymnasts have… With only 3 sessions a week you can get in your best shape ever while bulletproofing your joints and learning spectacular moves like the Muscle up, Handstand, Planche and some Gymnastics Rings skills. The Gymnastics Method system builds up all these from joint preparation through basic strength to elite level skills. The Premium Membership includes: Programs from joint preparation to the most effective muscle building methods with guided workout player Step-by-step tutorials with workouts Educational video series to learn about progressions and structures Daily workouts for all levels with guided workout player Workout logs to track your progress Workout calendar - schedule your workouts Save your workouts to favorites for quick access Full exercise library with search feature and filters Nutrition guide, cooking videos, shopping lists Private Facebook group access Podcasts of the weekly Q&A sessions

About

PrisonPump

Achieve fitness goals with a unique, no-equipment workout program. Offers flexible plans to build strength and shape muscles, with motivating achievements to track progress. Train effectively from home.

Highlights
  • No equipment required
  • 3 flexible workout plans
  • Full-body and 3-split routines
  • Motivating achievements
  • Progress tracking
  • Home-based training
Features
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PRISONPUMP. TRAIN LIKE IN PRISON. Get stronger with pure calisthenics inspired by inmate training: no gym, no gear, just your own bodyweight. In a cell there are no dumbbells and no machines, yet prisoners get strong. PrisonPump brings that exact bodyweight training to your home. From total beginner to advanced, the app takes you step by step to more muscle and strength. THREE TRAINING LEVELS NEWCOMER: easy start, 3x full body per week MEMBER: more volume for real muscle growth BOSS: 6x per week Push Pull Legs split for maximum results NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED Push ups, squats, dips, leg raises, burpees and many more bodyweight exercises. Train anywhere, anytime, completely without dumbbells or machines. The perfect home workout for your room, the park or on the go. Train like in prison, no gym required. ACADEMY WITH FITNESS KNOWLEDGE Learn about nutrition, muscle building, fat loss, macronutrients and supplements. Explained simply for lasting results. STAY CONSISTENT Unlock achievements Workout reminders Save and back up your progress Five languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Polish NO ADS. Train focused without interruption. Optional one time purchase unlocks the BOSS split plan. No subscription. Privacy Policy: https://marcel-bartecki.de/app/datenschutz-prisonpump Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gymnastics Method4 screens
PrisonPump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PrisonPump at 4.3 against Gymnastics Method's 3.7. PrisonPump also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). Gymnastics Method's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. PrisonPump sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gymnastics Method asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrisonPump holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Gymnastics Method's written reviews are positive against 0% of PrisonPump's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gymnastics Method ships an update every 10 months, PrisonPump monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gymnastics Method versus PrisonPump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymnastics MethodPrisonPump
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.3
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIR FORTIS LLCMarcel Bartecki

Customer experience

Gymnastics Method

All ratings23 ratings
Positive52.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative64.7%

PrisonPump

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gymnastics Method

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PrisonPump

One-time1
  • PrisonPump Pro$8.99

Questions

Is Gymnastics Method free?
Gymnastics Method is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrisonPump free?
PrisonPump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gymnastics Method or PrisonPump?
PrisonPump is rated higher. Gymnastics Method averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PrisonPump averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Gymnastics Method or PrisonPump have ads?
Neither Gymnastics Method nor PrisonPump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gymnastics Method or PrisonPump?
Gymnastics Method ships an update every 10 months, and PrisonPump monthly. Most recently, Gymnastics Method was updated on November 3, 2026 and PrisonPump on November 3, 2026.

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