Comparison

GymBook ・ Strength Training vs WORKIT

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

Head to head
About

GymBook ・ Strength Training

Create, log, and analyze your gym workouts with this comprehensive fitness app. It offers custom exercise creation, detailed logging, and insightful performance analytics with interactive graphs. Track progress, sync data, and time your rests efficiently.

Highlights
  • Create custom workouts and exercises
  • Log sets, weight, and reps
  • Track workout progress with graphs
  • Adjustable rest timer
  • Sync data with Health app and Strava
  • Body measurement tracking
Features
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Here is GymBook, your fitness app to efficiently create, log and analyze your workouts at the gym - all in a beautiful and minimalist user interface. MANAGE YOUR WORKOUTS • Create your workout with your own exercises or choose from the 50+ simple exercises with animated images and visualizations of the affected primary and secondary muscle groups • Group and sort your exercises within a workout • Define the sets, weight and reps you want to perform for each exercise • Define different settings for your sets of an exercise (e.g. for warm up sets or pyramid training) • Archive workouts you don't actively use and keep them for statistics or for later use MANAGE YOUR EXERCISES • Edit the preloaded exercises • Create your own exercises (cardio and stretching exercises also supported) • Assign a region, primary and secondary muscle groups, equipment and write down notes for your exercises • Add a photo to your exercises WORK OUT! • Fast logging and tracking of your workout • Log your workout on your wrist with GymBook for Apple Watch • Extend your logs with notes to add additional information • Immediately see how you did last time • Use the pre-filled picker views for fast logging and Quick-Log for super fast logging • Quickly access logs from within a workout, including the graphical statistics • Change the workout date (if you want to log previous workouts) • Immediately see your exercise statistics in a configurable, interactive line graph • Move automatically to the next exercise of your workout after saving a log (configurable) • The workout screen immediately shows a detailed overview about today's workout • The innovative "Workout Matrix" gives you always a detailed overview about your current workout • Live Activities show your current workout right on your Lock Screen or on your Dynamic Island • After completing a workout, a summary shows your performance as well as your heat map and lets you analyze your progress compared to last time • Completed workouts are saved to the Health app (with date, start time, end time, duration, name and optionally active calories and heart rate) and to Strava MORE... • Time your rests with the adjustable timer which also works when you set your device to sleep or close your app: you can configure your preferred timer duration, have a primary and a secondary timer (even specific to an exercise), choose between a classic or a graphical timer, have different timer sounds and more • Receive a detailed analysis of your performance thanks to the interactive line graphs, doughnut charts, and/or radar charts • Track your body measurements and analyze your progress in interactive line graphs: some body measurements (weight, height, body fat percentage and waist circumference) will also be synced with the Health app • Export your logs as XML and CSV file and export a backup as a database file • Synchronize your data with iCloud • Change the appearance of GymBook and choose from one of 9 great designs, each one available in both light and dark mode *Some special functions can be activated with GymBook Pro. SUPPORT: GymBook supports metric (kilograms, meters) and imperial (pounds, feet) system of units. NOTE: GymBook is developed by gym experts, for gym experts. Therefore it focuses on YOUR workouts and provides only example workouts for better orientation. TERMS OF USE: https://gymbookapp.com/terms.

About

WORKIT

This app serves as a comprehensive gym log and fitness trainer, allowing users to create custom workout routines, log exercises with detailed instructions, and analyze their progress through various statistics and visualizations. It supports both strength and cardio training, offering features like rest timers and a calendar history of workouts.

Highlights
  • Create custom workout routines and exercises
  • Extensive exercise library with instructions and videos
  • Log strength and cardio workouts
  • Progress tracking with statistics and graphs
  • Rest timer and stopwatch
  • Calendar history of workouts
  • Body stat tracking and BMI calculation (PRO)
Features
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Train hard and train smart, workout with WORKIT as your premier workout tracking application. Ditch the pen and the notebook because WORKIT is faster, easier and more convenient. It's like having your own personal trainer in the palm of your hands. -WORKIT is a robust and easy to use workout tracker for gym and home workouts -WORKIT has everything you need to create routines, log workouts, and analyze/visualize your progress Features: -Create and customize programs, daily workout routines, and exercises -100's of exercises included with HOW TO descriptions, animations, and YouTube video links -Get started with popular programs (Stronglifts, Starting Strength, PPL, etc) or make your own -Supports both Strength training and Cardio workouts and exercises -Quick and easy methods to log exercises and take notes -Rest timer and Stopwatch -Statistics and One Rep Max data to help you analyze your progress -Graphs, and Muscle Charts help you visualize your progress and find areas of improvement -Calendar history of all your exercise logs -Export exercise log data and view as spreadsheet -Backup and restore your data via iCloud -Metric/Imperial settings PRO Features: Body Stats -Log your bodyweight, body fat, and other body measurements -Automatic BMI calculation -Progress Graphs and Statistics -Progress Pic Gallery: Import or use the camera to take progress photos Themes Bundle: -Change things up with different app theme colors -Includes 6 dark color themes and 6 light color themes Workout with WORKIT today!

Screenshots

GymBook ・ Strength Training4 screens
WORKIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GymBook ・ Strength Training at 4.8 against WORKIT's 3.9. GymBook ・ Strength Training also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 60%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 74). WORKIT's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. GymBook ・ Strength Training sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WORKIT sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GymBook ・ Strength Training holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GymBook ・ Strength Training has 2.4K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of GymBook ・ Strength Training's written reviews are positive against 60% of WORKIT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymBook ・ Strength Training ships an update weekly, WORKIT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GymBook ・ Strength Training versus WORKIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymBook ・ Strength TrainingWORKIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better3.9 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews94.6% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better74
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.49.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppwise GmbHJames Bergeron

Customer experience

GymBook ・ Strength Training

All ratings2,433 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.6%

WORKIT

All ratings74 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative29.1%

User reviews

GymBook ・ Strength Training

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💪 Excellent workout tracking
  • 🔓 No subscription, one-time purchase
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 📊 Comprehensive data and progress tracking
  • 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Cumbersome weight/rep selection
  • 📚 Limited exercise catalog (some missing)
  • 🔀 Difficulty switching between workouts
  • 📈 Confusing progress graph visualizations
  • 🔍 Lack of search/filter options for exercises

WORKIT

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🆓 Free to use with no forced premium
  • 💪 Great for tracking workouts and progress
  • 📊 Detailed progress tracking (free)
  • 🏋️‍♀️ Large selection of exercises with descriptions and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes after iOS update
  • 🐛 Screen freezes during workout selection
  • 🐛 Awkward input for non-database exercises
  • 🐛 Records next day's workout for previous day if not closed
  • 🎧 Stops music/podcasts when opened or used

Bugs and requests

GymBook ・ Strength Training

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional syncing issues with Apple Watch
  • Workout data sometimes recorded on wrong day

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add ability to copy/duplicate workouts
  • Implement calendar view for workout history
  • Allow manual entry of weights/reps instead of scrolling
  • Integrate body measurement tracking and progress graphs
  • Add more pre-made workout templates and routines
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  • Implement calisthenics and cardio exercise support

WORKIT

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes after latest iOS update
  • App freezes after selecting a workout
  • App stops music playback
  • App records incorrect dates for workouts
  • App does not sync with Apple devices
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  • App has inaccurate rep counts
  • App website is not functional
  • No data backup or export functionality
  • Airdrop sharing feature removed
  • Difficulty transferring data between Android and iPhone
  • App drains battery
  • Pro upgrade option not working for some users

Requested features

15 requests
  • Fix app crashing on latest iOS update
  • Fix screen freezing issue
  • Improve handling of custom exercises
  • Correctly log workouts to the correct day
  • Stop interrupting music playback
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  • Add Apple Watch integration/support
  • Allow sharing workout results
  • Add ability to track supersets
  • Add ability to enter time for exercises (e.g., planks)
  • Improve workout history display order
  • Add data backup and export options (CSV)
  • Re-add Airdrop workout sharing
  • Improve support responsiveness
  • Allow preset number of sets for exercises
  • Add dark theme option

In-app purchases

13 purchases

GymBook ・ Strength Training

Subscriptions2
  • GymBook Pro · Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • GymBook Pro · Yearly14 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time11
  • Timer+$3.99
  • Themes$3.99
  • Export$3.99
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  • Assistant$3.99
  • Cloud$3.99
  • Bronze ・ Package$5.99
  • +Exercises ・ Feature$5.99
  • Silver ・ Package$6.99
  • Gold ・ Package$12.99
  • Platinum ・ Package$17.99
  • GymBook Pro · Lifetime$22.99
3 purchases

WORKIT

One-time3
  • Theme Bundle$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Body Stats$4.99

Questions

Is GymBook ・ Strength Training free?
GymBook ・ Strength Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WORKIT free?
WORKIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GymBook ・ Strength Training or WORKIT?
GymBook ・ Strength Training is rated higher. GymBook ・ Strength Training averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while WORKIT averages 3.9 from 74 ratings.
Do GymBook ・ Strength Training or WORKIT have ads?
Neither GymBook ・ Strength Training nor WORKIT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymBook ・ Strength Training or WORKIT?
GymBook ・ Strength Training ships an update weekly, and WORKIT every 2 weeks. Most recently, GymBook ・ Strength Training was updated on October 15, 2026 and WORKIT on October 16, 2026.

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