GymPanda vs Gym Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GymPanda
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GymPanda - Your Smart Workout Companion Transform your fitness journey with GymPanda, the intelligent workout tracker built for real gym-goers. Whether you're lifting weights, doing cardio, practicing yoga, stretching, or HIIT training, GymPanda makes working out simple and effective. WHY GYMPANDA IS DIFFERENT Most fitness apps overwhelm you with exercises you can't even do. GymPanda is smarter. Our 3-step workout builder only shows exercises based on YOUR available equipment, YOUR target muscles, and YOUR fitness goals. No more scrolling through hundreds of irrelevant exercises. Just tap Equipment → Muscle → Exercise, and you're ready to train in under 60 seconds. COMPLETE FITNESS SOLUTION STRENGTH TRAINING • Equipment-based exercise filtering (only see what you CAN do!) • 1000+ professional exercises with HD demonstrations • Live workout tracking with set & rep logging • Rest timer between sets • Exercise history to track your progress • Superset support for advanced training HIIT & CARDIO WORKOUTS • Built-in HIIT timer • Cardio exercises library • Interval training support • Workout duration tracking YOGA & STRETCHING • Yoga pose library • Stretching routines • Breathing exercises • Flexibility tracking TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • 7-day workout calendar (see your consistency at a glance) • Weekly completion rate • Workout streaks & motivational messages • Recent workouts history • Workout templates (save and reuse your favorites) • Exercise demonstration videos 1000+ PROFESSIONAL EXERCISES Every workout type, every muscle group, every equipment type: • Bodyweight movements • Dumbbell exercises • Barbell training • Kettlebell workouts • Cable machine exercises • Resistance bands • Gym machines • And more! Each exercise includes: • HD video demonstrations • Step-by-step instructions • Muscle group targeting • Equipment requirements • Difficulty levels SMART FEATURES EQUIPMENT-FIRST APPROACH Stop wasting time on exercises you can't do. Select your available equipment, and GymPanda instantly filters 1000+ exercises to show ONLY what's possible for you. Perfect for: • Home gyms with limited equipment • Hotel workouts while traveling • Outdoor bodyweight sessions • Fully-equipped commercial gyms MUSCLE-TARGETED SELECTION Training chest today? Back? Legs? Just tap the muscle group on the interactive body map, and see every exercise that targets it. No guesswork. No confusion. WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL 1. SOLO DEVELOPER = REAL SUPPORT Built by a fitness enthusiast who personally responds to every email. No corporate bureaucracy. Just genuine improvements based on YOUR feedback. 2. NO OVERWHELM, JUST CLARITY 1000+ exercises sounds like a lot, but you'll never see irrelevant ones. Equipment filtering means you only see 50-100 exercises at a time - perfectly manageable. 3. ALL FITNESS STYLES IN ONE APP Bodybuilding? CrossFit? Yoga? Calisthenics? Powerlifting? We support them all. Switch between strength training and yoga in the same session. 4. ACTUALLY AFFORDABLE Premium features at a fraction of competitor prices. Because fitness shouldn't cost $100/year. 5. CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL Dark and light modes. Smooth animations. Zero clutter. Just you and your workout. PERFECT FOR • Beginners learning proper exercise selection • Gym-goers tired of forgetting their workout plan • Home workout enthusiasts with limited equipment • Athletes tracking progressive overload • Busy professionals needing quick sessions • Anyone who wants fitness WITHOUT the confusion START YOUR TRANSFORMATION Stop jumping between apps. Stop paying for overcomplicated software. Stop feeling lost at the gym. Download GymPanda and complete your first workout in under 60 seconds. MADE WITH BY A FITNESS ENTHUSIAST Built by a solo developer tired of bloated fitness apps. Every feature is designed to solve real gym problems. Updates every few weeks based on YOUR feedback.
Gym Buddy
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UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE WITH YOUR WORKOUT BUDDY! Are you training for HYROX? Crushing HIIT sessions? Or just looking for a better way to track your progress? Workout Buddy is the only functional fitness timer that turns your sweat into rewards. Level up your pets as you level up your fitness! THE ULTIMATE FUNCTIONAL TIMER Built for athletes who need precision. Whether you are doing a HYROX simulation, a brutal EMOM, or a quick Tabata, our timers are designed to keep you on track. HYROX Focused: Specifically designed intervals for functional fitness. EMOM, AMRAP & Tabata: Pre-set modes for the most popular training styles. Custom Routines: Create and save your own work/rest phases. Voice Announcements: Hear your next phase so you never have to look at the screen. Motivational Phrases: Stay pushed to the limit with built-in encouragement. GAMIFY YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY Why train alone when you can have a digital companion? Evolve Your Pets: Earn XP for every workout completed. Watch your Racoon, Rabbit, or Phoenix grow from a baby to an ultimate master! Earn Coins: Complete sessions to earn currency for the Shop. Unlock Rare Pets: Collect legendary companions like the Red Dragon or the Phoenix. Double Rewards: Upgrade to Premium to accelerate your pet’s growth. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Stop guessing and start progressing. Our built-in Workout Log keeps a detailed history of every drop of sweat. Detailed Logs: See exactly when and what you trained. History & Analytics: Monitor your consistency over time. Export Data: Keep your workout data safe and portable. CORE FEATURES: Keep Screen On: Never lose your place mid-set. Clean & Modern UI: Focus on your workout, not the app. Localized: Available in English, Italian, and Spanish. Works Offline: Train in the gym, the park, or your garage. Whether you're a CrossFitter, a HYROX competitor, or a home workout enthusiast, Workout Buddy is the companion you’ve been waiting for. Free Features - Save 1 timer - Choose between default Timer preset per phase - No export and import - No workouts log Premium Features (available with in-app purchase) - Save unlimited workouts timer - Customize your timer for each phase - Export and import workouts - See workout logs - Gain double xp - Gain double coins Terms of Use (EULA): https://salvatorecastellitti.github.io/workoutbuddy/termOfService.html Privacy Policy: https://salvatorecastellitti.github.io/workoutbuddy/privacy.html
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Verdict
GymPanda and Gym Buddy 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. GymPanda sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Gym Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | GymPanda | Gym Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naman Vaishnav | Salvatore Castellitti |
In-app purchases
GymPanda
- Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Annual$29.991 Year
Gym Buddy
- Workout Buddy Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Morsio Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year









