Comparison

GymLinker vs Strive

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

Strive

Features
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Striveは、「昨日の自分を超え続ける」をコンセプトにしたワークアウト記録アプリです。 前回の重量・回数をすぐ確認できるため、ジムで迷わずトレーニングに集中できます。 PR更新、成長推移、月間ボリューム、ランキングによって、自分の積み上げを可視化。 ただ記録するだけではなく、“続けたくなる体験”を目指しました。 【主な機能】 ・前回の重量 / 回数を即表示 ・セットごとの記録 ・PR(自己ベスト)自動記録 ・インターバルタイマー ・トレーニング履歴 ・成長分析 / BIG3分析 ・月間ボリューム確認 ・フレンドランキング ・シンプルで高速な操作UI 筋トレ初心者から、本格的に記録したいユーザーまで、 日々の成長をサポートします。 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GymLinker4 screens
Strive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymLinker at none against Strive's 2. GymLinker also leads on ads (none vs shown). Strive's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, 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. Strive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GymLinker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymLinker ships an update every 11 days, Strive every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
GymLinker versus Strive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymLinkerStrive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.516.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSUNGHWA CHOTAGUCHI SHOGO

In-app purchases

None

GymLinker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Strive

Subscriptions2
  • Strive Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Strive Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is GymLinker free?
GymLinker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strive free?
Strive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymLinker or Strive have ads?
Strive shows ads; GymLinker does not.
Which is updated more often, GymLinker or Strive?
GymLinker ships an update every 11 days, and Strive every 3 days. Most recently, GymLinker was updated on October 6, 2026 and Strive on September 26, 2026.

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