Comparison

GymWell vs progressive overloading

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

Head to head
About

GymWell

Features
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GymWell is the workout tracker built for lifters who want to get stronger. Plan your routines, log every set with weight and reps, and watch your progress unfold through detailed strength analytics. Build programs made of routines, add exercises from a library of over 40 movements with video demonstrations, and give your training the structure it needs to deliver results. LOG EVERY SET, ALWAYS FREE Start a live session and log each set in real time. The rest timer keeps your pace between sets and keeps counting even if you leave the app. Your previous numbers sit beside each exercise so you always know what to beat. Record effort as RIR or RPE, whichever you think in. Unlimited workout logging is free forever, and so is your full training history. Your log is yours: never locked, never hidden, never capped. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Charts for estimated one rep max, total volume, and training intensity. The one month view is free. GymWell Pro extends the same charts across three months, six months, and your entire training career, and adds the consistency heatmap plus your all time volume and workout totals. MEASURE WHAT MATTERS Track 16 body measurements including body fat percentage, chest, waist, shoulders, arms, and legs. Visual diagrams show exactly where to measure, and charts reveal how your physique changes over time. Body weight is free. Pro unlocks the full set. AN EXERCISE LIBRARY YOU CAN TRUST Every exercise comes with images and looping video demonstrations so you can check your form before each set. Need a movement we do not have? Create your own, or request one for a future update. GYMWELL PRO The free tier is a complete training log, not a trial: unlimited workouts and history, the rest timer, streaks, 2 programs, 3 custom exercises, the one month chart range, and body weight tracking. Pro unlocks the depth: - Unlimited programs and custom exercises - Three month, six month, and all time charts - Summary stats and the consistency heatmap - All 16 body measurements - Notes on any exercise - CSV export of your whole history Choose a yearly plan or pay once for lifetime access. Both unlock exactly the same features. Already using GymWell? Nothing you built goes away. Every program, exercise, note, and measurement you created stays fully usable and editable, whatever plan you are on. GymWell caches your history locally so your training is available offline. Sign in with email, Google, or Apple to keep everything synced across your devices. No ads. No tracking. No distractions. Just a clean, focused tracker that helps you build strength. Download GymWell today and start training with a plan. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ofolabs.net/gymwell/privacypolicy App Terms: https://ofolabs.net/gymwell/terms

About

progressive overloading

Features
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Train smarter. Get stronger. Stay consistent. This app helps you track your workouts, understand your progress, and build real strength over time — without complicated setup. Whether your goal is to lift heavier, stay consistent, or simply understand how your training is evolving, everything you need is in one place. Key features • Exercise progression See how each exercise improves over time with clear, easy-to-read charts. • Personal records (PRs) Track and break your personal bests for every lift. • Streaks & consistency tracking Build workout streaks and stay motivated to train regularly. • Monthly and weekly trends Spot your progress patterns and understand how your training changes over time. • Side-by-side comparisons Compare the same exercises across different time ranges and instantly see the difference. • Muscle group insights Understand which muscle groups you are training and keep your workouts balanced. Built for lifters who care about real progress, not just logging workouts. Simple. Fast. Focused on results.

Screenshots

GymWell4 screens
progressive overloading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: progressive overloading at none against GymWell's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. GymWell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. progressive overloading asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymWell ships an update every 2 weeks, progressive overloading every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
GymWell versus progressive overloading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymWellprogressive overloading
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFaruk OrmanHabibullah Yousofi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymWell

Subscriptions1
  • GymWell Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • GymWell Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

progressive overloading

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymWell free?
GymWell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is progressive overloading free?
progressive overloading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymWell or progressive overloading have ads?
Neither GymWell nor progressive overloading shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymWell or progressive overloading?
GymWell ships an update every 2 weeks, and progressive overloading every 3 weeks. Most recently, GymWell was updated on September 28, 2026 and progressive overloading on October 7, 2026.

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