Comparison

GymNow vs progressive overloading

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

Head to head
About

GymNow

Features
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Track your workouts simply and without distractions. GymNow is built for people who want to train, not scroll. Log your workouts quickly, stay focused in the gym, and keep full control of your data. What you get: • Log exercises in seconds • Offline-first — works without internet • No account, no sign-up • Clean, fast, distraction-free UI Perfect for gym-goers who want focus, consistency, and simplicity — not social feeds, ads, or noise. Your workout data stays on your device. Always private. Always yours.

About

progressive overloading

Features
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Train smarter. Get stronger. Stay consistent. This app helps you track your workouts, understand your progress, and build real strength over time — without complicated setup. Whether your goal is to lift heavier, stay consistent, or simply understand how your training is evolving, everything you need is in one place. Key features • Exercise progression See how each exercise improves over time with clear, easy-to-read charts. • Personal records (PRs) Track and break your personal bests for every lift. • Streaks & consistency tracking Build workout streaks and stay motivated to train regularly. • Monthly and weekly trends Spot your progress patterns and understand how your training changes over time. • Side-by-side comparisons Compare the same exercises across different time ranges and instantly see the difference. • Muscle group insights Understand which muscle groups you are training and keep your workouts balanced. Built for lifters who care about real progress, not just logging workouts. Simple. Fast. Focused on results.

Screenshots

GymNow4 screens
progressive overloading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: progressive overloading at every 3 weeks against GymNow's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymNow ships an update every 2 months, progressive overloading every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
GymNow versus progressive overloading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymNowprogressive overloading
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanyil ZborovskyiHabibullah Yousofi

In-app purchases

None

GymNow

No in-app purchases

None

progressive overloading

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymNow free?
GymNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is progressive overloading free?
progressive overloading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymNow or progressive overloading have ads?
Neither GymNow nor progressive overloading shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymNow or progressive overloading?
GymNow ships an update every 2 months, and progressive overloading every 3 weeks. Most recently, GymNow was updated on September 14, 2026 and progressive overloading on September 20, 2026.

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