# GymBook ・ Strength Training vs Efort

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Efort at none against GymBook ・ Strength Training's 13. GymBook ・ Strength Training's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 15) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GymBook ・ Strength Training sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Efort asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GymBook ・ Strength Training against 4.8 for Efort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GymBook ・ Strength Training has 2.4K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of GymBook ・ Strength Training's written reviews are positive against 100% of Efort's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GymBook ・ Strength Training | Efort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymbook-strength-training/id650113307/reviews) | [4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efort/id6448868299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 389 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appwise GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/646751787) | [EFORT SYSTEMS S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686726371) |

## 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


### Efort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efort/id6448868299)

This application is designed for powerlifting athletes to enhance their performance. It offers custom program creation, performance insights, and optional integration with coaches.

**Highlights:** Custom program creation, Performance insights, Optional coach integration, 100% free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GymBook ・ Strength Training free?

GymBook ・ Strength Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Efort free?

Efort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GymBook ・ Strength Training or Efort?

GymBook ・ Strength Training and Efort are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.4K and 15 ratings respectively.

### Do GymBook ・ Strength Training or Efort have ads?

Neither GymBook ・ Strength Training nor Efort shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GymBook ・ Strength Training or Efort?

GymBook ・ Strength Training ships an update weekly, and Efort weekly. Most recently, GymBook ・ Strength Training was updated on September 25, 2026 and Efort on September 19, 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.*