Comparison

The Gym App­ vs XCal Tracker

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

Head to head
About

The Gym App­

This workout tracker offers a comprehensive fitness diary without subscriptions or signups. It includes features like charts, personal records, a rest timer, and a plate calculator, all for free.

Highlights
  • Workout tracking
  • Personal records
  • Rest timer with notifications
  • Plate calculator
  • Calendar view
  • Custom exercises
  • Personalizable colors
Features
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*** No subscriptions. No signups. Just a powerful workout tracker. *** Tired of gym logs with expensive subscriptions and signup requirements? We were too. That's why we made The Gym App, a no-nonsense fitness diary that gives you all the features you want FOR FREE: - Charts - Personal records - Rest timer with notifications - Plate calculator - Calendar view - Ability to add custom exercises - Personalizable app color - And more! The app is currently translated into English, Spanish and French, with more languages on the way! Developed by Canadians, supported by Canadians.

About

XCal Tracker

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Calorie tracking, finally simple. Most calorie apps feel like work. Endless menus, barcode scans, serving sizes. XCal works the way you think! Just type what you ate. "Two slices of salami pizza" "A bowl of oatmeal with blueberries" "Big mac and fries" That's it. Our AI instantly calculates the calories and macros, right next to your entry. No searching a database. No guessing portion codes. Just write, and you're done. A food diary that actually feels like a diary. Your meals appear as a clean, minimal list; like a notepad, not a spreadsheet. Tap any entry to reveal protein, sugar, fiber, and more. Clean. Fast. Out of your way. Snap it, don't type it. In a rush? Upload a photo of your meal and the AI figures out the rest. Understand your habits, not just your calories. See how your intake shifts across the week. Discover which days you tend to overeat, what foods you reach for most, and whether you're hitting your goal. Set your goal, track your progress. Define your daily calorie target and watch your totals build naturally throughout the day -- no complicated setup required. XCal is for people who want to be aware of what they eat without turning it into a second job.

Screenshots

The Gym App­4 screens
XCal Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: XCal Tracker at 3 against The Gym App­'s 1. XCal Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Gym App­ versus XCal Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Gym App­XCal Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperImpulse Apps Inc.Eric Losskamp

In-app purchases

None

The Gym App­

No in-app purchases

None

XCal Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Gym App­ free?
The Gym App­ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XCal Tracker free?
XCal Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Gym App­ or XCal Tracker have ads?
Both The Gym App­ and XCal Tracker show ads.

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