# GymBook vs Kolonga

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kolonga at none against GymBook's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GymBook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Kolonga asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | GymBook | Kolonga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymbook-workout-tracker-and-log/id650113307/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 398 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appwise GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/646751787) | [EKLECTICC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775916622) |

## 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


### Kolonga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kolonga/id6758143379)

**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 Kolonga free?

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

### Do GymBook or Kolonga have ads?

Neither GymBook nor Kolonga shows ads.

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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.*