GymWell vs Athelyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GymWell
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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
Athelyst
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Athelyst offers a straightforward and cost-effective approach to achieving your fitness objectives, regardless of your experience level. If youβre new to fitness training, Athelyst provides valuable guidance on how to get started by showing you what to do and how to perform exercises effectively. This comprehensive support is available for free, eliminating the need for additional subscriptions or financial barriers that could deter you from taking the first step. Moreover, if youβve already embarked on your fitness journey, Athelyst serves as an excellent resource for developing a new training plan, enhancing your performance, and finding renewed motivation. Additionally, it offers structured training sessions that maximize your results. Features: - generate training plans for free with AI or add your own ones manually - descriptions and additional information for each exercise, in addition to rest time and number of reps and sets - save your weights to each exercise - save each training session in the history to see your progress - monthly overview of the days you trained - native alarm for the pause timer with Dynamic Island and lock screen support so you don't miss the next set - all data is saved locally on your device and never gets transferred to any server or third party Give Athelyst a spin and accelerate your gains! If you have questions or feedback, you can reach out via E-Mail to servus@magnus-singer.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Athelyst at none against GymWell's 2. GymWell's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. GymWell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Athelyst asks for nothing beyond the download.
GymWell ships an update every 2 weeks, Athelyst every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GymWell | Athelyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Faruk Orman | Magnus Singer |
In-app purchases
GymWell
- GymWell Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- GymWell Pro Lifetime$24.99
Athelyst
No in-app purchases









