# DiveChamp vs Gym High Bar

The clearest difference is price: Gym High Bar at Free against DiveChamp's $0.99. Gym High Bar also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 84) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). DiveChamp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Gym High Bar is free to download; DiveChamp costs $0.99 up front. DiveChamp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Gym High Bar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DiveChamp against 4.8 for Gym High Bar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym High Bar has 2.5K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of DiveChamp's written reviews are positive against 90% of Gym High Bar's.

DiveChamp ships an update every 2 months, Gym High Bar every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DiveChamp | Gym High Bar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divechamp/id525929300/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-high-bar/id6449169917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.4% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 327 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jean-Baptiste Bolcato](https://appshunter.io/developer/492088331) | [Samuel Belanger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687907201) |

## What reviewers say

### DiveChamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divechamp/id525929300)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of competitive diving in this realistic simulator. Progress from local meets to international events, mastering various dives and platforms. Customize and upgrade your diver with RPG elements while adhering to real-world diving rules and judging.

**Highlights:** Realistic 2D graphics and animation, Multiple springboards and platforms, Variety of dive types and positions, Freestyle practice mode, RPG elements for diver customization, Real-life judging and scoring system, Turn-based multiplayer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Training Camp | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passport Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Intensive Boot Camp | $1.99 | one-time |


### Gym High Bar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-high-bar/id6449169917)

Control a stickman gymnast to perform various moves on bars. Features intuitive controls, challenging gameplay, and a local multiplayer mode to compete with friends. Enjoy vibrant graphics and smooth action for hours of entertainment.

**Highlights:** Stickman gymnast control, Perform various bar moves, Intuitive controls, Challenging gameplay, Local multiplayer mode, Vibrant graphics

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astronaut | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animated Man | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animated Woman | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🤩 Realistic gymnastics experience
- 🎨 Customizable character and environment
- 💻 Offline playability
- 🤝 Multiplayer and community features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Frustrating control changes with updates
- 🤯 Steep learning curve
- 🎮 Limited control options (e.g., reset button placement)
- 🔒 Lack of account sync across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Arm mobility issues after recent update
- Clouds clipping through the map
- Inconsistent bar physics and kip/clear hip functionality
- Inability to save user settings (e.g., gravity, color)

**Requested features**

- Add more gymnastics events (e.g., beam, floor, trampoline)
- Implement scoring and competition modes
- Expand customization options (e.g., hair colors, leotard designs)
- Introduce slow-motion and camera controls
- Implement cloud saving and cross-device progress sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DiveChamp free?

DiveChamp costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Gym High Bar free?

Gym High Bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DiveChamp or Gym High Bar?

Gym High Bar is rated higher. DiveChamp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Gym High Bar averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do DiveChamp or Gym High Bar have ads?

Gym High Bar shows ads; DiveChamp does not.

### Which is updated more often, DiveChamp or Gym High Bar?

DiveChamp ships an update every 2 months, and Gym High Bar every 4 weeks. Most recently, DiveChamp was updated on October 13, 2026 and Gym High Bar on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*