Comparison

Trainer vs GymPal

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

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About

Trainer

Features
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Unlock your true potential and transform your fitness journey with Trainer, the smartest way to plan, track, and perfect every workout. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting, Trainer provides the tools you need to build muscle, increase strength, and achieve your goals faster than ever before. All Your Workouts, Perfectly Organized Say goodbye to messy notes and scattered spreadsheets. Trainer is your central command center for your fitness life. - Your Training Logbook: Get a clean, at-a-glance overview of your entire workout history. Instantly see key stats like sets, reps, and workout duration, and jump back into any routine with a single tap. Master Your Time Under Tension (TUT) with a Revolutionary Guided Trainer Forget just counting reps; true growth comes from controlling the Trainer. Trainer’s revolutionary guided system ensures every second of your workout is effective. - Guided Trainer and Pacing: Our app guides you through every critical phase of the liftβ€”the eccentric (down), concentric (up), and isometric holds. With clear visual displays and hands-free audio prompts, you can stop staring at your phone and focus purely on your form and effort. - Maximize Time Under Tension: This scientifically proven driver for strength and hypertrophy is built into your workouts. From the "Prepare" countdown to the automatic rest timer, every moment is designed to keep you in the zone. Siri Integration β€” Hands-Free Workout Control Trainer now works seamlessly with Siri, letting you train without touching your phone. Simply say things like: - β€œHey Siri, start my workout in Trainer.” - β€œHey Siri, pause my session in Trainer.” - β€œHey Siri, skip my rest in Trainer.” Stay in the zone and let your voice guide your workout. Whether you’re lifting, timing, or resting, Siri keeps your flow uninterrupted β€” so you can focus purely on performance. Craft Your Ultimate Workout Plan Go beyond simple lists and build routines that are as unique as you are. - The Workout Builder: Our intuitive builder lets you construct detailed, custom training sessions from start to finish. Arrange exercises in the perfect sequence, specify the exact number of sets, and track your completion in real-time. Discover and Master Hundreds of Exercises Never get stuck in a rut again. Our extensive library ensures your workouts stay fresh, challenging, and effective. - The Movement Library: Explore hundreds of exercises with crystal-clear animations to guide your form. Easily filter by muscle group or equipmentβ€”from bodyweight to barbellβ€”and use the powerful search to find exactly what you need for your next great workout. Dial In Every Single Rep for Peak Performance This is for the athlete who sweats the details. We give you precision control over every variable. - Precision Set Editor: Customize every rep, weight, Trainer, and rest period. Log the exact weight lifted, define specific repetition durations, and program precise rest timers to stay optimized and on track. Download Trainer today and start training with the precision and intelligence you deserve! Terms-and-conditions: [https://www.notion.so/Terms-and-conditions-24d9b837817480a3926fdb2e2c93a102?source=copy_link](https://www.notion.so/Terms-and-conditions-24d9b837817480a3926fdb2e2c93a102?pvs=21) EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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GymPal

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GymPal is a one-handed workout log for the gym floor β€” and a coach that actually reads your data. FREE LOG β€’ Programs, days, sets: weight Γ— reps, time, progressions, springs β€” every measurement type β€’ Rest timer on the lock screen and Apple Watch, +15 s a tap away β€’ Supersets, drop sets, RPE, plate calculator, warm-up ladder β€’ Session summary: tonnage, completion rate, personal records, muscle heat map BRING A PROGRAM FROM YOUR OWN AI β€” FREE Copy the ready-made prompt, paste it into ChatGPT / Claude / Gemini, import what comes back. Same path for meal plans. No subscription needed. THE ENGINE PICKS THE WEIGHT A progressive overload engine sets a target for every set: hit the reps and it climbs, miss twice and it suggests a deload. Progress is tracked by estimated 1RM β€” strength, not just weight. MIKE β€” A COACH WHO READS YOUR DATA Mike sees your program, recent sessions, where you're stalling and how closely you follow your meal plan. Talk to him and he writes training and meal plans, reviews your current program, and saves to the app once you approve. He isn't a doctor: pain and injury go to a physician, never a diagnosis. NUTRITION IN THE SAME PLACE Plan, meals, calories and macros sit next to your training. The only place that can say "your bench stalled the week you missed your protein target." APPLE WATCH Log sets from the wrist, rest haptics, heart-rate zones, live calories. The phone stays in your pocket. YOUR DATA IS YOURS Works without an account; sign in and your sessions and measurements back up to a server in Europe. No ads, no data sales. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Trainer4 screens
GymPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymPal at none against Trainer's 2. GymPal also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Trainer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GymPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Trainer versus GymPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainerGymPal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size61 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiquidcoder LimitedRA. SOFT LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Trainer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly2 Months trial$24.991 Year
None

GymPal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trainer free?
Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymPal free?
GymPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trainer or GymPal have ads?
Neither Trainer nor GymPal shows ads.

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