Comparison

Squadrats vs GainTrail

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

Head to head
About

Squadrats

Discover and collect virtual items on a map during your outdoor activities like running or cycling. Connect these items to build your own empire, or collect smaller, faster items for quick satisfaction. Even pros use this for added excitement.

Highlights
  • Collect virtual items on a map
  • Discover places near you
  • Connect items to build empires
  • Collect smaller, faster items
  • Collect giant items for rewards
  • Used by professional athletes
Features
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Have a higher purpose in all your rides, runs, hikes or any other activities. Make them exciting by collecting squadrats everywhere you go. You don't need exotic travels. With Squadrats you'll discover mysterious places close to your home. Squadrats are squarish items on the map. Your mission is to collect them. And connect them to build your empire. If you don't have much time, chase squadratinhos instead. They are much smaller, much faster to get, but just as satisfying. If you like order, you'll love the übersquadrat. It's a giant squadrat that will give you a strong kick when you build one. Fun fact: Squadrats are used by 300+ pro cyclists, runners, triathletes, orienteers. But you don't need to be a pro to enjoy them. Happy squadratting! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdevula/

About

GainTrail

Features
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GainTrail is an advanced workout planner and strength training tracker designed for anyone who wants to train with structure and see real progress. Create your own workout plans, track each session with ease, and monitor your long-term performance using simple and effective analytics. The app allows you to build custom training plans with multiple weekly sessions and assign workouts to specific days. You can quickly duplicate and modify existing plans, create templates for common routines such as Push Pull Legs, Full Body, Strength, or Hypertrophy, and organize your training in a clear way. GainTrail supports a wide range of training methods, including supersets, EMOM, AMRAP, cluster sets, tempo control, and rest-pause. You can combine exercises into blocks and structure sessions according to your preferences. During your workout, GainTrail tracks the duration automatically and provides rest timers between sets. You can adjust rest times, skip rest when needed, and use sound or vibration cues to stay on pace. Logging sets is fast and simple, allowing you to focus on your training. The app offers detailed progress tracking, including personal records for each exercise, charts showing volume, tonnage, and RPE trends, weekly and monthly summaries, and a full history of past workouts. A muscle activation heatmap helps you understand which areas you train most frequently and where your routine may need adjustments. GainTrail includes a large exercise library with descriptions and variations. You can also add your own custom exercises and filter the list by equipment or muscle group. With GainTrail Premium, you can create unlimited training plans and access full statistics, advanced analytics, and export options. GainTrail provides a clean, modern interface and is built for anyone who wants to train effectively — whether you are just starting your fitness journey or following advanced strength programs. Privacy Policy: https://gaintrail.app/privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Squadrats4 screens
GainTrail4 screens

Verdict

The call

Squadrats and GainTrail are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Squadrats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GainTrail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squadrats ships an update every 3 days, GainTrail every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Squadrats versus GainTrail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquadratsGainTrail
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquadrats sp. z o.o.CodeMiner Michał Pietrasz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Squadrats

Subscriptions2
  • Squadrats Pro$4.991 Month
  • Squadrats Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

GainTrail

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Year$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Squadrats free?
Squadrats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GainTrail free?
GainTrail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squadrats or GainTrail have ads?
Neither Squadrats nor GainTrail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squadrats or GainTrail?
Squadrats ships an update every 3 days, and GainTrail every 6 days. Most recently, Squadrats was updated on October 30, 2026 and GainTrail on October 30, 2026.

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