Comparison

GymBrain vs Plus One

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

Head to head
About

GymBrain

This app helps you track your gym sets and recovery times with a single tap. It includes a HIIT timer, customizable alarms, and automatic workout timing. Store your workout history and share your progress with friends.

Highlights
  • Automatic set counter
  • Recovery timer with alarms
  • Automatic workout timer
  • HIIT timer
  • Workout history storage
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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GymBrain combines a set counter with a recovery and workout timer - all with one tap. Plus, a High-intensity interval training timer (HIIT). - Automatic set counter. - Recover timer with alarms. - Automatic workout timer. - Apple Watch support. - Highly configurable. - High-intensity interval training timer (HIIT). - Workout History stored in iCloud. - Share your workouts via Twitter, Facebook, etc. - iAd supported with In App purchase to disable. Here's how it works: Once you’ve completed your set tap “Start”. The recovery timer will begin and GymBrain will count your set. When your recovery has completed, GymBrain will alert you using a tone, vibration or flash. When you’ve finished your repetitions, tap “Zero” to start your next set of exercises. By default, GymBrains recovery timer counts up, not down. So if your varying your recovery periods for different exercises you don’t need to mess about changing settings during your workout. GymBrain is highly configurable though. Choose recovery duration, the type of alarm you want, countdown style and more. When you start your first recovery, GymBrain will automatically start timing your entire workout. When your done, GymBrain will keep a record of your workout.

About

Plus One

Features
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Stop tracking sets in your head. Plus One is a dead-simple workout counter built for the gym. Tap anywhere on the screen to count a set, the entire screen is your button. No fumbling, no menus, no distractions between you and your next rep. The built-in rest timer starts automatically after every tap and resets for the next set. Set your rest period once, then ignore it. If you've been resting too long, an overdue alert shows exactly how many seconds you're over, so you always know when to move. Your count stays visible even when your phone is locked. Live Activities display your set count and timer directly on the lock screen and in the Dynamic Island. Pick up your phone mid-rest and know exactly where you are. Recent timer presets are saved automatically, so your go-to rest periods are always one tap away. Adjust rest time by hours, minutes, and seconds with a clean picker, then get back under the bar. Monochrome. Monospaced. No color, no clutter. Plus One is designed to get out of your way so you can focus on the only thing that matters — the work. Download Plus One. Count your sets. Rest smarter.

Screenshots

GymBrain4 screens
Plus One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plus One at none against GymBrain's 1. GymBrain's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. GymBrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plus One asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymBrain ships an update every 3 months, Plus One every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GymBrain versus Plus One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymBrainPlus One
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoss TullochThomas Kientz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GymBrain

One-time1
  • Ad Free Upgrade$0.99
None

Plus One

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymBrain free?
GymBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plus One free?
Plus One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymBrain or Plus One have ads?
Neither GymBrain nor Plus One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymBrain or Plus One?
GymBrain ships an update every 3 months, and Plus One every 5 months. Most recently, GymBrain was updated on October 23, 2026 and Plus One on October 18, 2026.

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