# GYMPODS vs Calling the Shots

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GYMPODS at none against Calling the Shots's 2. GYMPODS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Calling the Shots's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calling the Shots sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. GYMPODS asks for nothing beyond the download.

GYMPODS ships an update every 6 weeks, Calling the Shots weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GYMPODS | Calling the Shots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Size | 23 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Crockett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738778484) | [Kandral Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896770554) |

## What reviewers say

### GYMPODS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gympods/id6502242401)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calling the Shots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calling-the-shots/id6771081765)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calling the Shots Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Calling the Shots Membership | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GYMPODS free?

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

### Is Calling the Shots free?

Calling the Shots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GYMPODS or Calling the Shots have ads?

Neither GYMPODS nor Calling the Shots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GYMPODS or Calling the Shots?

GYMPODS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Calling the Shots weekly. Most recently, GYMPODS was updated on November 4, 2026 and Calling the Shots on October 31, 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.*
