Comparison

Pac Gym vs Overload

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

Head to head
About

Pac Gym

Features
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For members of Pac Gym to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.

About

Overload

Log your weightlifting sets instantly with a command-line style interface. Track progress, detect personal records, and analyze your training with detailed insights. Syncs with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • CLI-style set logging
  • Auto PR detection
  • Customizable rest timer
  • Strength Map for ranking
  • Detailed training analytics
  • Customizable workout splits
  • Apple Health sync
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The lifting log built for people who actually train. Log a set in three seconds. Type "bench 5x225" and Overload parses it instantly — no scroll wheels, no taps, no fluff. Your last set, target weights, and PR thresholds appear automatically as you type. WHY OVERLOAD • CLI-style logging. The fastest way to log a set on iOS, period. • Auto PR detection on every set using the Epley formula. You'll never miss one. • Rest timer auto-starts after each set with a customizable target. • Streaks that respect rest days. Schedule recovery — your streak survives it. • Strength Map. See where you rank against bodyweight standards (Beginner → Elite+) for every major lift. • Analytics that actually answer questions: training window, muscle balance, 8-week volume trends, this-week vs. last-week deltas. • Custom splits. Build any rotation (PPL, Upper/Lower, Bro Split, anything custom) and pin rest days to specific weekdays — or let it cycle. • Auto-detected muscle activation per session. See exactly what each workout hit. • 28-exercise default library with smart aliases — bench, ohp, squat, dead all just work. Add custom exercises in one tap. • Monthly recap cards designed for sharing. Built into the app, not bolted on. • Apple Health sync — bodyweight in, completed workouts out. Activity rings stay accurate. PRO Unlimited custom exercises, advanced analytics, the Strength Map, and the muscle activation breakdown. One-time purchase or monthly — your choice. PRIVACY Your data is yours. We don't sell it, share it, or use it to train models. Auth via Apple Sign-In or email. Permanent account deletion is one tap from settings. Built by a lifter who got tired of tools that got in the way. Feedback always welcome — support@getoverload.app

Screenshots

Pac Gym4 screens
Overload4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pac Gym at none against Overload's 3. Overload's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Overload sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pac Gym asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac Gym ships an update every 3 weeks, Overload every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pac Gym versus Overload: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac GymOverload
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPorirua functional Fitness LimitedEVAN LUIS LARA

In-app purchases

None

Pac Gym

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Overload

Subscriptions2
  • Overload Pro$3.991 Month
  • Overload Pro$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Overload Pro(Lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is Pac Gym free?
Pac Gym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Overload free?
Overload is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pac Gym or Overload have ads?
Pac Gym shows ads; Overload does not.
Which is updated more often, Pac Gym or Overload?
Pac Gym ships an update every 3 weeks, and Overload every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pac Gym was updated on October 18, 2026 and Overload on October 31, 2026.

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