# Gymaholic vs Box Breathing

The clearest difference is rating: Box Breathing at 4.8 against Gymaholic's 4.6. Box Breathing also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 27.0). Gymaholic's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 318) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gymaholic sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Box Breathing sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Box Breathing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gymaholic has 3.5K ratings behind it against 318, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Gymaholic's written reviews are positive against 79% of Box Breathing's.

Gymaholic ships an update every 10 days, Box Breathing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gymaholic | Box Breathing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymaholic-workout-tracker/id648518560/reviews) | **[4.8 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-float/id1605558336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 318 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devenyi Gabor](https://appshunter.io/developer/648518563) | [STRV s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/330549300) |

## What reviewers say

### Gymaholic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymaholic-workout-tracker/id648518560)

This app helps you track workouts, build custom routines, and monitor progress. It offers a large exercise library with instructions and animations, seamless Apple Watch integration, and health app syncing. Optimize your training with built-in timers and voice guidance.

**Highlights:** Track every workout (sets, reps, weights), Create personalized workout routines, Access 850+ exercises with 3D animations, Monitor strength gains with detailed charts, Seamless Apple Watch integration, Sync with Health App, HIIT and timer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $31.99 | per year |
| Exercise Pack 1 | Free | one-time |
| TRX Exercise Pack | Free | one-time |
| 1h/Day Full Week Plan | Free | one-time |
| 4-Day Program | Free | one-time |
| Basic Intermediate Program | Free | one-time |
| Basic Beginner Program | Free | one-time |
| Exercise Pack 2 | Free | one-time |
| Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Gold version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Customizable workouts and exercises
- 🚀 Seamless syncing between devices
- 👍 Detailed workout tracking and progress monitoring
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues between watch and phone
- 🐛 Bugs introduced with recent updates
- 💰 Subscription model seen as too expensive by some
- 🐛 Difficulty finding and adding new exercises
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not syncing correctly between devices
- Inability to edit previous sets during a workout
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between units (lbs/kg)
- Crashes and freezes, especially after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add more bodyweight and cardio exercises
- Improve customization options for workouts
- Provide more detailed workout history and analytics
- Allow users to copy and reuse custom workouts
- Improve Apple Watch app stability and responsiveness


### Box Breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-float/id1605558336)

Enhance your well-being with guided breathwork exercises. This app offers personalized sessions based on a breathing test, with categories for calm, sleep, focus, and energy. Experience immersive audio, haptic feedback, and sound cues for stress reduction and improved performance.

**Highlights:** Personalized breathing test, Exercise categories (Calm, Sleep, Focus, Energize), Audio guide and sound cues, Haptic feedback, CO2 tolerance test, Stress and anxiety relief

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Float PRO - Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Float PRO Breathing Exercises | $39.99 | per year |
| Float PRO Breathing Exercises | $49.99 | per year |
| Float PRO Breathing Exercises | $69.99 | per year |
| Float PRO Breathing Exercises | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gymaholic free?

Gymaholic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Box Breathing free?

Box Breathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gymaholic or Box Breathing?

Box Breathing is rated higher. Gymaholic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Box Breathing averages 4.8 from 318 ratings.

### Do Gymaholic or Box Breathing have ads?

Neither Gymaholic nor Box Breathing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gymaholic or Box Breathing?

Gymaholic ships an update every 10 days, and Box Breathing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gymaholic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Box Breathing on October 14, 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.*