Comparison

Gym Rank vs SystemIRL

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

Head to head
About

Gym Rank

This AI-powered fitness app helps users track workouts, set personal records, and improve strength. It offers daily challenges, a unique ranking system, and AI-driven progress insights. Users can access a large exercise library with demo GIFs and create custom workout programs.

Highlights
  • Track workouts and personal records
  • Join daily fitness challenges
  • AI-based progress insights
  • 1400+ exercises with demo GIFs
  • Create and share workout programs
  • Offline mode
Features
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Gym Rank turns every set you log into a percentile strength rank, cross-referenced against millions of lifts from lifters worldwide. Join 30,000+ ranked lifters in 165 countries. Log a set, see your rank, and get a live target for the next one. 1,314 exercises, 160+ of them ranked. Formerly Kaizen Zone. YOUR STRENGTH LEVEL, MEASURED FOR REAL - A percentile rank for every lift and every muscle group, cross-referenced against millions of logged lifts - 160+ ranked exercises across barbell, dumbbell, machine and bodyweight - One overall rank for your whole body, plus a rank for each of nine muscle groups - Nine tiers with five divisions each, so there is always a next step - Scoring accounts for your bodyweight and age, so your number means something YOUR NEXT RANK, LIVE IN THE WORKOUT - Every exercise card shows the set that takes you to the next rank, in realistic reps - The tier bar fills as you log, so you know when one more rep counts - Top % highlights: a standout day or week earns a shout-out, like "top 6% of lifters who trained that day" - Complete sets right from the Live Activity on your Lock Screen A GYM LOG BUILT FOR SPEED - Log sets, reps and weight in two taps - 1,314 exercises with animated demos, and a picker with equipment, kettlebell and band filters - Swap any exercise mid-workout, with a suggested weight - Rest timers per exercise, a plate calculator and automatic personal record (PR) detection - An estimated one rep max (1RM) for every lift and a PR history that never forgets - Film your PR attempts and bring your history over from other workout apps - Works offline, no signal needed at the rack A ROADMAP TO YOUR NEXT RANK - Rank Roadmap: the exact reps and weight between you and your next rank, lift by lift - Quests built from the lift that holds your rank back, plus daily quests and Challenges - A Workout of the Day, proven programs like 5/3/1, or your own workout routines COMPETE AND SHARE - Weekly leagues against lifters at your level - Country and world leaderboards - Compare ranks and lifts with friends - Share your rank card to your Instagram story in two taps PROGRESS YOU CAN READ - A workout calendar, muscles-hit map and strength trends on your Profile - Bodyweight trend for bulking, cutting or maintaining, plus body measurements and private progress photos - Light and dark mode - Sync completed workouts to Apple Health Gym Rank speaks English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese. Log your first set and find out where you rank. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SystemIRL

Transform workouts into quests with this gamified fitness tracker. Earn achievements, track progress by muscle group, and receive personalized plans. Level up your fitness journey with dynamic challenges and rewards.

Highlights
  • Daily workout quests
  • Muscle group grading system
  • Personalized workout plans
  • Dynamic task generation
  • Achievements and rewards
  • Progress tracking
  • Customizable profile
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Welcome to SystemIRL – Your Ultimate Gamified Fitness Tracker! Are you ready to transform your workouts into epic quests and level up your fitness journey? SystemIRL takes the fun and excitement of gaming and combines it with serious workout routines, making fitness more engaging and motivating than ever. Key Features: - Daily Workout Quests: Turn your workouts into missions! Complete daily tasks assigned to each muscle group and track your progress in real time. - Muscle Group Grading System: Receive grades for each muscle group (Back, Biceps, Chest, Core, Forearms, Legs, Shoulders, Triceps) and monitor how you’re improving over time. - Personalized Workout Plans: Customize your workout plan to match your fitness level and goals. Or let us generate a plan for you with our auto-generate feature based on your preferences. - Dynamic Task Generation: Based on your fitness level, SystemIRL creates new challenges that push you to grow. Choose difficulty levels from Easy to Extreme! - Achievements & Rewards: Earn achievement cards as you hit new milestones, with rankings like Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, and Challenger. Collect them all and show off your progress! - Track Progress Over Time: Keep track of your performance with detailed logs and stats for each muscle group. View your journey as you become stronger and fitter with every workout. - Customizable Profile: Tailor your profile based on your weight, height, gender, and age for a fully personalized experience that adapts to your fitness journey. Why Choose SystemIRL? - Interactive and Fun: Forget boring workout trackers—SystemIRL keeps you engaged with its quest-based approach, making each workout feel like an achievement. - Progress You Can See: With clear stats, grades, and graphs, you’ll always know where you stand and what you need to work on. - Flexibility and Customization: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, SystemIRL adapts to your needs with customizable workout plans and real-time progress tracking. - Motivation through Achievements: Stay motivated as you unlock new achievements and see your progress over time. Challenge yourself with harder quests as you improve! - Seamless Experience: Our simple and intuitive design makes it easy to navigate the app, track your performance, and modify your workout plans with just a few taps. Download SystemIRL today and start leveling up your fitness journey. Whether you’re looking to get stronger, build muscle, or stay fit, SystemIRL is your perfect companion. Take your fitness to the next level, one quest at a time!

Screenshots

Gym Rank4 screens
SystemIRL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SystemIRL at none against Gym Rank's 8. SystemIRL also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Gym Rank's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 67%) and ratings volume (171 vs 9). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Gym Rank sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SystemIRL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gym Rank holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Rank has 171 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Gym Rank's written reviews are positive against 67% of SystemIRL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Rank ships an update every 2 weeks, SystemIRL every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Gym Rank versus SystemIRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym RankSystemIRL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (171 ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings171 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKaizen Software DevelopmentAethrix LLC

Customer experience

Gym Rank

All ratings171 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative8.1%

SystemIRL

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Gym Rank

Subscriptions7
  • Gym Rank Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium User Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Gym Rank Premium$4.991 Month
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  • Pro Users Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Gym Rank Premium14 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Premium User Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Pro Users Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time Gym Rank$79.99
None

SystemIRL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gym Rank free?
Gym Rank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SystemIRL free?
SystemIRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gym Rank or SystemIRL?
Gym Rank is rated higher. Gym Rank averages 4.8 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while SystemIRL averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Gym Rank or SystemIRL have ads?
Neither Gym Rank nor SystemIRL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gym Rank or SystemIRL?
Gym Rank ships an update every 2 weeks, and SystemIRL every 2 days. Most recently, Gym Rank was updated on October 25, 2026 and SystemIRL on September 28, 2026.

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