Comparison

GymLinker vs Basal Metabolism

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

Head to head
About

GymLinker

Features
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"This is perfect for muscle training!" Record your fitness, share motivation with your friends, and achieve your goals! [Key Features] 1. Workout records and plans - Easily record daily training content - Create training menus for each part and purpose - Manage Routines in Calendar View 2. Analysis of exercise results and performance management - Graphically visualizes changes in number of sets, weight, and frequency - monthly and weekly training statistics - Performance reporting that gives you a sense of your growth 3. Muscle training with peers - Check your friends' records with the follow-up and follow-up function - Congratulations on other users' achievements! [About Service Access Rights] It does not require unnecessary access. [Contact Us] If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us at the following email address gymlinker.service@gmail.com

About

Basal Metabolism

Features
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Calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) using the Harris-Benedict Equation (Revised) and the National Institute of Health and Nutrition (Ganpule) equation. It also includes daily calorie requirement calculations. Use it for beauty, health, and maintaining your physique. Results update in real-time as you enter values, allowing for a quick check.

Screenshots

GymLinker4 screens
Basal Metabolism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymLinker at none against Basal Metabolism's 1. GymLinker also leads on ads (none vs shown). Basal Metabolism's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price and update cadence 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. Basal Metabolism sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GymLinker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymLinker ships an update every 3 weeks, Basal Metabolism every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
GymLinker versus Basal Metabolism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymLinkerBasal Metabolism
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUNGHWA CHOakira ohmachi

In-app purchases

None

GymLinker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Basal Metabolism

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is GymLinker free?
GymLinker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basal Metabolism free?
Basal Metabolism is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymLinker or Basal Metabolism have ads?
Basal Metabolism shows ads; GymLinker does not.
Which is updated more often, GymLinker or Basal Metabolism?
GymLinker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Basal Metabolism every 4 weeks. Most recently, GymLinker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Basal Metabolism on November 3, 2026.

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