Comparison

Progress vs snapgains

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

Head to head
About

Progress

Features
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Progress is a focused workout journal for strength training. Log exercises, sets, reps and weight on iPhone — or log from your wrist with the Apple Watch companion, included with Pro. TRAIN WITHOUT CLUTTER • Log and review your sets • Keep the previous workout close at hand • Organize and archive exercises • Keep your training history available offline PROGRESS PRO • More tools: Analysis and Apple Watch • Unlimited exercises • Ad-free ON YOUR WRIST WITH PRO Move between exercises and sets, adjust weight with the Digital Crown and the .5 kg control, and change reps with +/−. Save a set to start a compact rest timer. Training changes sync with the iPhone app when connectivity allows. Requires a compatible Apple Watch and the iPhone app. Use Analysis to review your training and export your data. Your training history stays saved if Pro ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If a free trial is available and you are eligible, it renews into the selected paid plan unless canceled. The App Store shows your local price and terms before purchase. Manage or cancel in your App Store account. Support & Privacy: https://claudiusthelen.com/data/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

snapgains

Easily track your fitness journey with a dedicated app for progress photos. Compare your physique side-by-side, create time-lapses of your transformation, and maintain privacy as all photos stay on your device. Get weekly check-in reminders to stay accountable.

Highlights
  • Dedicated progress photo timeline
  • Side-by-side and overlay photo comparison
  • Time-lapse video creation
  • Pose matching for accurate comparison
  • Private photo storage on device
  • Weekly check-in reminders
  • Customizable sharing options
Features
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USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN Scroll your check-ins on one simple timeline showing date, weight and pose. No more scrolling through hundreds of random photos trying to remember when you took what. PHOTOS STAY PRIVATE Your photos never leave your device. No account needed, no cloud, no uploads. COMPARE, DON'T GUESS Put any two photos side-by-side, or overlay them and drag a slider to compare changes in your physique. TIME-LAPSE YOUR JOURNEY Turn 6 months of progress into 6 seconds. Few things are more motivating than watching your own transformation play out before your eyes. OVERLAY ANOTHER PHOTO When taking a photo, match your pose to a previous pose so every comparison lines up perfectly. SHARE YOUR WINS Share your comparison shots or time-lapses with friends, coaches, social media. Show your weight and date, or hide them. Blur your face, or don't. NEVER MISS A CHECK-IN Enable notifications so you check-in at least once a week to stay accountable. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: [https://snapgains.app/privacy

Screenshots

Progress3 screens
snapgains4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: snapgains at none against Progress's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Progress sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and snapgains sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progress ships an update every 3 days, snapgains every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Progress versus snapgains: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgresssnapgains
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaudius ThelenMax Mondelli

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Progress

Subscriptions2
  • Progress Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Progress Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
2 purchases

snapgains

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Progress free?
Progress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is snapgains free?
snapgains is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Progress or snapgains have ads?
Progress shows ads; snapgains does not.
Which is updated more often, Progress or snapgains?
Progress ships an update every 3 days, and snapgains every 6 days. Most recently, Progress was updated on October 24, 2026 and snapgains on October 23, 2026.

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