Comparison

Gym Rank vs XPStrength

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

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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

XPStrength

Gamify your fitness routine by earning XP, leveling up, and unlocking achievements for every workout logged. Track strength and cardio, visualize progress with interactive maps, and compete with friends through leagues and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Log strength and cardio workouts
  • Built-in exercise library
  • Gamified progression with XP and levels
  • Achievement system
  • Friend competition and leaderboards
  • Muscle recovery map
  • Custom workout plans
Features
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XPStrength turns your training into a game. Every set you log earns XP, levels you up, and unlocks achievements—so the habit that's hardest to keep finally sticks. Whether you're chasing a new PR or your first push-up, XPStrength tracks it all and shows you the progress you can't see in the mirror. TRACK EVERY WORKOUT • Log strength and cardio in one place—reps, weight, sets, duration, and distance • Built-in exercise library with anatomy visuals and muscle targeting • Supersets, drop sets, warm-ups, and failure sets • Rest timer with audio, haptics, and an iOS Live Activity right on your lock screen LEVEL UP YOUR TRAINING • Earn XP and level up every muscle group from Bronze to Master • Unlock dozens of achievements across common, rare, epic, and legendary tiers • Keep your streak alive and stay consistent week after week COMPETE WITH FRIENDS • Add friends, compare stats, and cheer each other on • Join leagues, climb the leaderboards, and chat with your team • See friends' workouts, milestones, and personal bests SEE REAL PROGRESS • Interactive muscle recovery map shows exactly what's fresh and what needs rest • Trend charts and a muscle-balance radar reveal your strengths and gaps • Track personal records and 1RM for every lift • Full workout history with calendar view—plus log past workouts anytime MAKE IT YOURS • Build custom workouts and weekly plans you'll actually follow • Earn coins and unlock new themes in the shop • Switch between lbs and kg, adjust font size, and train in a sleek dark interface Your strongest self is a workout away. Download XPStrength and start leveling up today.

Screenshots

Gym Rank4 screens
XPStrength2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XPStrength at none against Gym Rank's 8. XPStrength also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Gym Rank's advantage is ratings volume (171 vs 7). On price, ads, device support 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. XPStrength asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XPStrength holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Rank has 171 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of XPStrength's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gym Rank versus XPStrength: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym RankXPStrength
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (171 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB148 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKaizen Software DevelopmentXPSTRENGTH LLC

Customer experience

Gym Rank

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

XPStrength

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

XPStrength

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gym Rank free?
Gym Rank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XPStrength free?
XPStrength is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gym Rank or XPStrength?
XPStrength is rated higher. Gym Rank averages 4.8 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while XPStrength averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Gym Rank or XPStrength have ads?
Neither Gym Rank nor XPStrength shows ads.

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