Comparison

GymBook vs Gym Tracker

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

Head to head
About

GymBook

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
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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

Gym Tracker

Log workouts, track progress, and achieve fitness goals with this comprehensive gym companion. Features include customizable plans, an extensive exercise library with demos, body metric tracking, and personalized meal plans. Stay motivated with community features and offline accessibility.

Highlights
  • Effortless workout logging
  • Customizable workout plans
  • 1300+ animated exercise demos
  • Body metrics tracking
  • Progress stats and analytics
  • Personalized meal plans
  • Offline accessibility
Features
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Gym Tracker is a simple workout tracker and log for weight lifting and strength training. Log sets, reps and weight in seconds, follow a proven program, and watch your strength grow. No clutter and no account needed. Open the app, pick your exercises, and train. WHY LIFTERS USE GYM TRACKER • Fast workout log: add sets, reps, weight (kg or lb), time or distance with a tap. Mark warm-up, easy, hard and drop sets, and pair exercises into supersets. • Rest timer that follows you: starts after each set, adjusts by 15 seconds, and stays on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with a Live Activity. • Guided workouts: follow today's session one exercise at a time. Tap "Done & Log Set", rest, repeat until the workout is complete. • 9 ready-made programs: Full Body, Half Body, Push Pull Legs and 4- and 5-day splits for beginner, intermediate and advanced lifters. Or build your own routine. • 1,300+ exercises with animated demos and step-by-step instructions. Filter by 19 target muscles and 14 equipment types, or add your own exercises. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Strength charts for every exercise: estimated one-rep max (1RM), volume, max weight and max reps. • Workout history in a calendar, with daily totals for weight lifted, sets and reps. • Body measurements: weight, body fat %, waist, arms and more, with charts and optional photos. • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for today's workout, your streak and your weekly volume. GYM TOOLS • 1RM calculator, plate calculator, BMI, daily calories and heart rate zones. • Barcode food scanner and ready-made meal plans. • Workout reminders on your training days. • A notebook for training notes, and separate diaries for different goals. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Automatic daily iCloud backup with easy restore. • Export your workouts to CSV or JSON anytime. • Log workouts offline. Your training data is stored on your device. TRAIN WITH OTHERS After 3 workout days, sign in to unlock the community: find gyms near you and see who is training there right now. Available in English, French and Arabic, in light and dark mode. GYM TRACKER PRO Gym Tracker is free to use. Pro removes ads, unlocks HD exercise animations, and adds the Streak and Progress widgets. Pro is offered as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://kreatordev.com/gymtracker/privacy Terms of Use: https://kreatordev.com/gymtracker/terms Questions or ideas? Email us at mobile@kreatordev.com

Screenshots

GymBook4 screens
Gym Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GymBook at none against Gym Tracker's shown. GymBook also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 5). On price, rating, 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 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Gym Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GymBook against 4.8 for Gym Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GymBook has 2.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymBook ships an update weekly, Gym Tracker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GymBook versus Gym Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymBookGym Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.4K ratings)4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppwise GmbHKREATORDEV LLC

Customer experience

GymBook

All ratings2,444 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews415 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.6%

Gym Tracker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

GymBook

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

Gym Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GymBook

Subscriptions2
  • GymBook Pro · Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • GymBook Pro · Yearly14 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time8
  • Timer+$3.99
  • Export$3.99
  • Assistant$3.99
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  • Cloud$3.99
  • +Exercises ・ Feature$5.99
  • Gold ・ Package$12.99
  • Platinum ・ Package$17.99
  • GymBook Pro · Lifetime$22.99
2 purchases

Gym Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock Pro Features$1.991 Month
  • Unlock Pro Features$17.991 Year

Questions

Is GymBook free?
GymBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gym Tracker free?
Gym Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GymBook or Gym Tracker?
GymBook and Gym Tracker are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.4K and 5 ratings respectively.
Do GymBook or Gym Tracker have ads?
Gym Tracker shows ads; GymBook does not.
Which is updated more often, GymBook or Gym Tracker?
GymBook ships an update weekly, and Gym Tracker every 4 months. Most recently, GymBook was updated on November 9, 2026 and Gym Tracker on November 4, 2026.

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