Comparison

Minimal Workout vs GymPaper

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

Head to head
About

Minimal Workout

Features
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CUSTOMIZABLE WORKOUTS WITH AUDIO GUIDANCE This app provides 7-minute workout routines with customization options and voice guidance for exercising without looking at your screen. MODIFICATION OPTIONS You can modify any workout by removing exercises, adding new ones, or changing their order using drag-and-drop. Exercise duration can be adjusted from the default 30 seconds to any length. Break periods are also adjustable from the default 10 seconds. You can create new workouts from scratch by adding exercises one at a time. Custom workouts get a name and description that you write. Any workout can be duplicated to create variations without rebuilding from scratch. Set default timing for all exercises, then override those defaults for specific movements needing different duration. Configure how many times a workout repeats automatically. VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS The app speaks each exercise name before it begins, giving you time to get into position. During exercises, it provides countdown updates at intervals you configureβ€”every 10 seconds, every 5 seconds, or other frequencies. At the end of each exercise, the app counts down the final seconds individually: "5, 4, 3, 2, 1, rest." Between exercises, it announces rest period duration. You can adjust countdown frequency and final countdown duration independently. Exercise name announcements can be turned off. AUDIO-ONLY OPERATION Exercises like planks require horizontal positioning facing the floor. Looking at a phone breaks proper form. Push-ups, mountain climbers, and similar movements have the same constraint. Voice guidance provides all necessary information through audio, so you maintain proper positioning throughout exercises without checking remaining time visually. MINIMAL VISUAL DISPLAY The screen shows current exercise information including name, description, and remaining time. A progress list shows all exercises, marking completed, active, and upcoming movements. Progress counters display your position numerically. These visual elements can be toggled on or off. Three typeface options are available. WORKOUT ORGANIZATION Custom workouts appear in the list with preset workouts. You can reorder this list using drag-and-drop. Edit mode allows modifying workout names and descriptions. Custom workouts can be deleted. Preset workouts can be hidden via settings. PRIVACY, NO ACCOUNT NEEDED, NO DATA COLLECTED All data is stored locally on your device. No account required, no personal information collected, no internet connectivity needed after download.

About

GymPaper

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GymPaper is completely free - your smart training companion for strength and cardio workouts, with no account, cloud, or ads. Leave your old notebook and every overcomplicated app behind. GymPaper brings the simplicity of pen and paper, enhanced with meaningful analytics - and a privacy-first approach. Your data is yours: no account required, never sold to third parties, permanent access and a full export of your entire history whenever you want. Built for people who want to focus on their gains, not on managing a profile or a social media presence. No cloud, no ads, no distractions. EVERYTHING IS FREE: β€’ Strength & cardio tracking - sets, reps, weights, duration & distance, with a UI built for gym-flow speed β€’ Live Activity - your rest timer right on the lock screen & Dynamic Island, including total workout time β€’ Custom plate calculator β€’ RPE tracking per set β€’ Custom rest times per exercise β€’ Personal Records - automatic detection of your best lifts (1, 3, 5, 10 reps) β€’ Smart workout history to nail progressive overload β€’ Exercise database with dozens of built-in exercises + your own β€’ Apple Health sync β€’ Offline & private: all data stays on your device, no server, no third-party tracking The only optional extra is full data export (CSV/JSON) - and even that's more of a thank-you to anyone who wants to support development with a voluntary tip than an actual paywall. Whether it's bodybuilding, powerlifting, cardio, or general fitness - GymPaper helps you stay on top of it. Available in German, English, and Spanish. Download now and start tracking - completely free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Minimal Workout4 screens
GymPaper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minimal Workout at none against GymPaper's 3. Minimal Workout also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. GymPaper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Minimal Workout asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimal Workout ships an update every 2 days, GymPaper fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Minimal Workout versus GymPaper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimal WorkoutGymPaper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTactam LLCErik Reuter

In-app purchases

None

Minimal Workout

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GymPaper

Subscriptions2
  • GymPaper Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • GymPaper Pro Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • GymPaper Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Minimal Workout free?
Minimal Workout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GymPaper free?
GymPaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minimal Workout or GymPaper have ads?
Neither Minimal Workout nor GymPaper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minimal Workout or GymPaper?
Minimal Workout ships an update every 2 days, and GymPaper fortnightly. Most recently, Minimal Workout was updated on September 12, 2026 and GymPaper on September 12, 2026.

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