Simple Gym vs SugarScan (81daaa)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Gym
Read full descriptionHide full description
Simple Gym is a clean, fast workout tracker built for lifters who want to log sets and get on with training — no accounts, no subscriptions, no clutter. LOG WORKOUTS IN SECONDS • 500+ built-in exercises across every muscle group and equipment type • Lightning-fast fuzzy search — type "bp bench" and find it instantly • Log weight and reps with smart prefill based on your last session • See exactly what you lifted last time, right in the input fields • Supersets, bodyweight movements, cardio, and flexibility work all supported • Create unlimited custom exercises REST TIMER THAT WORKS FOR YOU • Automatic rest timer after every set • Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Customizable duration with pause, resume, and skip TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Automatic personal record detection and history • Interactive progress charts for every exercise • Volume tracking and muscle group distribution • Workout recommendations that spot undertrained body parts • Full workout history with rich session details HEART RATE & HEALTH ANALYTICS • Connects with Apple Health to show heart rate, calories, and effort for each session • Heart rate zones and training load (TRIMP) • Heart rate recovery and VO2 Max insights with age-personalized context • Simple Gym only reads health data — it never writes or shares it YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Everything is stored on your device • Optional automatic backups to your private iCloud Drive • Export and import your complete workout history • No account required, no ads, no tracking Whether you're chasing your first pull-up or your next 500 lb deadlift, Simple Gym keeps the focus where it belongs: on the bar.
SugarScan (81daaa)
Read full descriptionHide full description
Ever wonder how much sugar is really hiding in your food? SugarScan turns your phone into a sugar detective—scan any barcode and get the truth in seconds. Point your camera at any product's barcode and instantly see its sugar content, color-coded from low to very high, per 100g and per serving. No more squinting at confusing nutrition labels or guessing. Found something too sweet? SugarScan's alternatives finder shows you lower-sugar products in the same category, complete with '−Xg less sugar' badges and Nutri-Score grades. Swap smarter without sacrificing what you love. Set a personal health goal—whether it's cutting sugar, managing diabetes, losing weight, or just building better habits—and let SugarScan track your daily intake automatically. Watch your progress with a daily log, weekly bar chart, and a running total that keeps you honest. Dig deeper with progress insights: streaks, 7 and 30-day averages, your best and worst days, and auto-generated tips tailored to your habits. Your scan history is neatly grouped by day with totals, filters, and swipe-to-delete for easy cleanup. No signal? No problem. SugarScan works offline with 24-hour product caching, and you can export your data anytime as CSV for your records or your doctor. Stop guessing about sugar. Download SugarScan today and start making informed choices with every scan.
Screenshots
Verdict
Simple Gym and SugarScan (81daaa) are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Simple Gym | SugarScan (81daaa) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Malson | Sharepeace, LLC |
In-app purchases
Simple Gym
No in-app purchases
SugarScan (81daaa)
No in-app purchases









