Comparison

Dumbbell Abs Workout vs SigmaLifting

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

Head to head
About

Dumbbell Abs Workout

This app helps you track your gym workouts, plan routines, and monitor muscle growth. It offers pre-made plans for various training styles and allows you to build custom workouts. Analyze your progress with detailed analytics and performance indices.

Highlights
  • Workout planning and tracking
  • Customizable routine builder
  • Muscle growth analytics
  • Strength progression tracking
  • Home and gym workout options
  • Exercise catalog with 3D animations
Features
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GymDroid is the gym log, workout tracker and workout planner for strength training. Follow bench press plans, dumbbell workouts and abs workouts, log every set and rep in seconds, and see exactly how each muscle grows. Built for bodybuilding, powerlifting and everyone who trains with a plan. Workout plans that train with you Pick a plan and GymDroid shows what to train today. It prefills your reps, sets and weight and raises them week after week with proven strength training progression. Missed a day? Confirm it or fill it in later, the plan keeps up with real life. • Gym plans for barbell, dumbbell and machine training • Dumbbell workout plans for home, with just a pair of dumbbells • Bodyweight plans with zero equipment • Plans designed for women, with glutes, abs and full body days Bench press, squat and deadlift specializations Want one lift to move fast? Run a nine week specialization next to your plan. The load climbs from 70% to 90% of your max through hypertrophy, strength and peaking phases, with a recovery week built in. Build your own routine Create your own workout routine from scratch: choose the training days, the exercises with replacements, the sets and rep ranges, and GymDroid runs the progression for you. Fast workout logging Tap Add exercise, pick from the exercise catalog and log reps, sets and weight in seconds. Tap Finish workout too early and GymDroid tells you what is missing and opens the first exercise without sets. Barbell lifts, dumbbell work, cable and machine exercises, bodyweight moves: one training log for everything you do in the gym. Train at home or in the gym Home plans need nothing but a pair of dumbbells, or no equipment at all. Your plan and your gym log work in the gym, in your living room or on the road. For bodybuilding and powerlifting Run a classic bodybuilding split, a 5x5 powerlifting routine or a GymDroid plan. Log every barbell lift, track reps, sets and strength gains, and let deadlift PRs, squat milestones and bench press records update automatically. Muscle analytics Know exactly which muscles you train. The muscle chart breaks your training down by muscle group: chest, back, shoulders, biceps, triceps, abs, glutes and legs. Spot imbalances and fix weak points before they hold you back. Progress for every exercise • Strength growth rate in % • Volume growth over time • Personal records on bench press, squats, deadlift and every other lift Your athlete profile • Power Index: how strong you are getting • Endurance Index: your work capacity • Balance Index: whether all muscle groups develop evenly • Training streak and workout frequency Advanced lifting tools • RPE per session and per set • Group identical sets for faster logging • 140+ exercises with 3D animations and start and end pose images, with a male or female athlete • Notes and injury log on any exercise • Custom exercises and full workout history • Body weight tracking New in 1.6.2 A cleaner Log workout screen: one Add exercise button opens the exercise picker, an arrow shows where to start, and Finish workout points you to what is missing. The exercise list now loads reliably on first launch. GymDroid Premium Unlock workout plan creation, full muscle analytics, strength growth rates and your complete athlete profile. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your account settings. Terms of Use: https://gymdroid.dedaldev.com/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://gymdroid.dedaldev.com/privacy-policy.html

About

SigmaLifting

This app streamlines powerlifting program design by eliminating spreadsheet reliance. It allows for quick setup of percentage-based prescriptions, RPE targets, and deloads, with features for reusable templates and instant updates. Train offline with all data stored locally.

Highlights
  • Percentage-based weight programming
  • RPE target tracking
  • Automatic deload calculations
  • Reusable training templates
  • Offline functionality
  • Export to spreadsheet/JSON
  • Variable logging options
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STOP FIGHTING SPREADSHEETS. START TRAINING. SigmaLifting is a purpose-built programming app for powerlifting. It helps you set up percentage-based prescriptions, RPE targets, backoff sets, fatigue drops, and deloads in minutes—without the fragility of formulas or the hassle of spreadsheet upkeep. PROGRAM ONCE, RUN FOREVER Build reusable templates and run them again anytime with clean, cycle-by-cycle tracking. REAL PROGRAMMING LOGIC, NO SPREADSHEET WORKAROUNDS Percentages, 1RM anchoring, backoff sets, fatigue drops, and straightforward deloads are built in. No cell references, hidden formulas, or broken links. INSTANT UPDATES Adjust a 1RM, change a percentage, or refine your plan and see your prescriptions update immediately. 100% OFFLINE. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED. Your data stays on your device. No cloud, no login. EXPORT AND SHARE WITH CONFIDENCE And yes, you can export everything as clear, readable spreadsheets (XLSX) or JSON anytime—and import them back. Share programs with training partners and keep results identical across devices. KEY FEATURES • Blocks & periodization — structure multi-week training phases • Set groups — program identical sets efficiently • Percentage-based weights — link prescriptions to squat, bench, or deadlift 1RM • 1RM anchoring — tie accessories to main lift maxes • Backoff sets — auto-calculate from prior set performance • Fatigue drops — reduce load when RPE exceeds your threshold • Simple deloads — final week auto-calculates from the previous week • Variable logging — track weight, reps, RPE, or your preferred combination • Auto-suggested weights — recommendations based on 1RM, reps, and target RPE DESIGNED FOR MOBILE Spreadsheets weren't made for phones. SigmaLifting is. You get the same programming depth with a fast, clean interface that fits how you actually train. WHO IT'S FOR Powerlifters, strength athletes, and coaches who build plans with percentages, RPE, or both. If you’ve ever maintained a training block in Sheets and wished it felt simpler and more reliable, SigmaLifting is built for you.

Screenshots

Dumbbell Abs Workout4 screens
SigmaLifting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SigmaLifting at none against Dumbbell Abs Workout's 5. Dumbbell Abs Workout's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Dumbbell Abs Workout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SigmaLifting asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dumbbell Abs Workout against 5.0 for SigmaLifting. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dumbbell Abs Workout ships an update every 4 days, SigmaLifting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dumbbell Abs Workout versus SigmaLifting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDumbbell Abs WorkoutSigmaLifting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDedaldev DooSigmalifting LLC

Customer experience

Dumbbell Abs Workout

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SigmaLifting

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Dumbbell Abs Workout

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Monthly premium subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly special premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly premium subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual premium subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year
None

SigmaLifting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dumbbell Abs Workout free?
Dumbbell Abs Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SigmaLifting free?
SigmaLifting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dumbbell Abs Workout or SigmaLifting?
Dumbbell Abs Workout and SigmaLifting are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Dumbbell Abs Workout or SigmaLifting have ads?
Neither Dumbbell Abs Workout nor SigmaLifting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dumbbell Abs Workout or SigmaLifting?
Dumbbell Abs Workout ships an update every 4 days, and SigmaLifting every 2 months. Most recently, Dumbbell Abs Workout was updated on November 7, 2026 and SigmaLifting on October 30, 2026.

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