Comparison

Gym Rank vs REP WAR

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

REP WAR

This fitness app transforms workouts into social competitions. Track your lifting progress, compete with friends on live leaderboards, and celebrate personal records. Stay motivated and accountable with a connected community.

Highlights
  • Live leaderboards
  • Unlimited exercise tracking
  • Automatic PR detection
  • Social feed
  • Workout streaks
  • Volume tracking
Features
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TURN YOUR WORKOUTS INTO COMPETITION. REP WAR is the fitness app that makes lifting social. Track your workouts, compete with friends on live leaderboards, and push each other to hit new personal records. TRACK EVERYTHING Log sets, reps, and weight for every exercise. Watch your total volume grow over time. REP WAR automatically detects when you hit a new PR and celebrates your wins. COMPETE WITH FRIENDS See where you rank among your gym crew with daily, weekly, monthly, and all-time leaderboards. Nothing motivates like a little friendly competition. STAY CONNECTED Follow your friends' workouts in the social feed. React to their PRs, celebrate their streaks, and keep each other accountable. KEY FEATURES: • Live leaderboards - daily, weekly, monthly, and all-time • Unlimited exercise tracking with sets, reps, and weight • Automatic PR detection and personal records history • Social feed to follow friends' progress • Workout streaks to build consistency • Volume tracking over time • 100% free - no subscriptions, no paywalls Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned lifter, REP WAR helps you stay motivated, track progress, and outlift your friends. Download REP WAR and start the competition.

Screenshots

Gym Rank4 screens
REP WAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gym Rank at 4.8 against REP WAR's 3.7. Gym Rank also leads on ratings volume (171 vs 3). REP WAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. REP WAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gym Rank holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Rank has 171 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Rank ships an update every 2 weeks, REP WAR every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gym Rank versus REP WAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym RankREP WAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (171 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings171 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB49 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKaizen Software DevelopmentCedrick Dalluge

Customer experience

Gym Rank

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

REP WAR

All ratings1 ratings
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

REP WAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gym Rank free?
Gym Rank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REP WAR free?
REP WAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gym Rank or REP WAR?
Gym Rank is rated higher. Gym Rank averages 4.8 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while REP WAR averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Gym Rank or REP WAR have ads?
Neither Gym Rank nor REP WAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gym Rank or REP WAR?
Gym Rank ships an update every 2 weeks, and REP WAR every 5 days. Most recently, Gym Rank was updated on November 4, 2026 and REP WAR on October 31, 2026.

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