# GymBook vs Efort

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Efort at none against GymBook's 10. GymBook's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 16) 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 sells 10 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 against 4.8 for Efort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GymBook has 2.4K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of GymBook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Efort's.

GymBook ships an update weekly, Efort every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GymBook | Efort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymbook-workout-tracker-and-log/id650113307/reviews) | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efort/id6448868299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 398 MB | 73 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymbook-workout-tracker-and-log/id650113307)

Log, create, and analyze your gym workouts with a minimalist interface. Features over 50 exercises with animations, customizable workout plans, and detailed performance tracking. Syncs with Apple Watch, Health app, and Strava.

**Highlights:** Create custom workouts with pre-loaded or custom exercises, Log sets, weight, and reps with fast logging options, Track progress with interactive line, donut, and radar charts, Sync data with Apple Watch, Health app, and Strava, Time rests with an adjustable timer, Track body measurements and progress, Export logs as XML and CSV

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GymBook Pro · Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| GymBook Pro · Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Timer+ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Export | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assistant | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cloud | $3.99 | one-time |
| +Exercises ・ Feature | $5.99 | 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 app helps powerlifting athletes improve their performance. It offers custom program creation and performance insights, with an option for coach integration. It is completely free to use.

**Highlights:** Custom Programs, Performance Insights, Coach Integration, Free to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GymBook free?

GymBook 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 or Efort?

GymBook and Efort are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.4K and 16 ratings respectively.

### Do GymBook or Efort have ads?

Neither GymBook nor Efort shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GymBook or Efort?

GymBook ships an update weekly, and Efort every 8 days. Most recently, GymBook was updated on November 6, 2026 and Efort on November 7, 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.*