# GymBook ・ Strength Training vs WORKIT

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GymBook ・ Strength Training | WORKIT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymbook-strength-training/id650113307/reviews)** | [3.9 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workit-workout-tracker/id1227910528/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 393 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appwise GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/646751787) | [James Bergeron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227910527) |

## What reviewers say

### GymBook ・ Strength Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymbook-strength-training/id650113307)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GymBook Pro · Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| GymBook Pro · Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Timer+ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Themes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Export | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assistant | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cloud | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bronze ・ Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| +Exercises ・ Feature | $5.99 | one-time |
| Silver ・ Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold ・ Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Platinum ・ Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| GymBook Pro · Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### WORKIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workit-workout-tracker/id1227910528)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Body Stats | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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