Gymaholic vs MinimalSteps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gymaholic
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.
- 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
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Log every set from your Apple Watch. No phone, no fumbling. Build muscle, gain strength, and track every workout. Log every rep, every plate, and every personal record across 850+ exercises with interactive 3D animations. Used by serious lifters for over a decade. APPLE WATCH — YOUR WRIST IS ENOUGH Start, track, and log workouts directly from your Apple Watch. Record sets, reps, weight, heart rate, and calories without taking your phone out of your pocket. TRACK EVERY SET, OWN EVERY PR Smart progress charts show your strength gains and personal records over time. Monitor workout volume, training history, and performance trends with a clean, distraction-free interface built for the gym floor. 850+ EXERCISES WITH 3D ANIMATIONS Explore a complete exercise library covering every major muscle group. Learn proper form with detailed instructions and interactive 3D animations available on iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro. PLANS THAT FIT YOUR TRAINING • Pre-made programs created by a competitive bodybuilding champion • Build your own routines from scratch • Modify any workout plan to match your goals • Train at the gym or at home • Strength training, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and functional fitness BUILT FOR THE ENTIRE APPLE ECOSYSTEM • iPhone for planning workouts and tracking progress • Apple Watch for logging workouts in the gym • Mac for analyzing your training history • Apple TV for following workouts on a bigger screen • Vision Pro for immersive fitness experiences EVERYTHING ELSE • Voice guidance to keep you focused during workouts • Rest timers and HIIT interval timers • Body metrics tracking including weight, body fat, and measurements • Apple Health integration for workouts, calories, and body metrics Try Gymaholic free for 7 days. No commitment. Premium is available as a monthly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in App Store Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.gymaholic.app/termsofuse.html Privacy Policy: https://www.gymaholic.app/privacypolicy.html
MinimalSteps
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MinimalSteps is a clean, focused step counter built for people who want to stay active without the noise. Connect to Apple Health and MinimalSteps does the rest — tracking your steps throughout the day, showing your progress toward your daily goal, and keeping a weekly view so you can spot trends over time. FEATURES • Progress Ring — A beautiful ring shows how close you are to your daily goal at a glance. Tap it to switch between step count and percentage. • Weekly Histogram — Swipe through your step history week by week. See your daily average, compare against the prior week, and tap any bar for a detailed breakdown. • Home Screen Widget — Small and medium widgets keep your steps visible at all times, even without opening the app. The medium widget includes your weekly histogram. • Daily Streaks — Hit your goal multiple days in a row and a trophy badge celebrates your streak, even across weeks. • Personalized Goals — Set any step target that fits your lifestyle. Choose from common presets or enter your own. • Custom Colors — Pick an accent color that matches your style. It carries through the app and widgets. • Fully Private — All data stays on your device through Apple Health. Nothing is collected or shared. MinimalSteps is designed to stay out of your way and keep you moving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MinimalSteps at none against Gymaholic's 11. Gymaholic's advantage is device support (5 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Gymaholic sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MinimalSteps asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Gymaholic | MinimalSteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 26.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Devenyi Gabor | Miguel Aviles Jenkins |
Bugs and requests
Gymaholic
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
MinimalSteps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gymaholic
- Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$31.991 Year
- Exercise Pack 1Free
- TRX Exercise PackFree
- 1h/Day Full Week PlanFree
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- 4-Day ProgramFree
- Basic Intermediate ProgramFree
- Basic Beginner ProgramFree
- Exercise Pack 2Free
- Pro version$4.99
- Pro Gold version$14.99
MinimalSteps
No in-app purchases









