Comparison

GhostGym vs GymReader

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

Head to head
About

GhostGym

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GhostGym puts an end to manually typing in workout data. Simply photograph the display of your treadmill, cross trainer, or exercise bike – the app automatically recognizes calories, duration, distance, and heart rate, and saves everything directly to your Health App. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open GhostGym and tap the scan button 2. Photograph your gym equipment display 3. AI automatically recognizes your workout data 4. Review and save – done! FEATURES Automatic workout data recognition via camera Two OCR modes: Local (fast & private) or Cloud AI (OpenAI Vision, highly accurate) Direct sync with Apple Health App Full workout history with photos Achievements and progress tracking Privacy-first: No registration, no personal data, anonymous use Invite friends and earn bonus scans FREE TO USE GhostGym is free to use. Local OCR scans are unlimited and always free. You get one free Cloud AI for free! PREMIUM With GhostGym Premium you unlock the full potential: 60 cloud scans per month (OpenAI Vision) Automatic sync with Health App Instant processing without waiting Full workout history Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Scan packs (10, 50, 100, 500 scans) are available as one-time purchases. PRIVACY β€’ No registration required β€’ No email address needed β€’ Workout data stays on your device β€’ Anonymous use possible GhostGym – Your invisible gym assistant. Privacy Policy: https://ghostgym.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ghostgym.app/terms

About

GymReader

Features
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GymReader – Treadmill Tracking Made Effortless! Tired of losing your treadmill stats because your Apple Watch battery died or you forgot to start your tracker? GymReader makes sure every step, distance, and calorie countsβ€”effortlessly. How It Works: Snap a Photo – Take a quick picture of your treadmill screen. OCR Reads Your Stats – GymReader automatically captures steps, distance, and calories burned. Sync to Apple Health – Your workout is logged instantly, ready for progress tracking and trends. Why You’ll Love GymReader: Never Miss a Workout – Perfect for when your usual tracker is dead, forgotten, or inconvenient. Super Fast & Easy – No typing, no manual entry, no guesswork. Seamless Integration – Works with Apple Health so all your workouts are in one place. Whether you run daily, jog occasionally, or just want to keep accurate records of your treadmill workouts, GymReader keeps your fitness data safe and up-to-date. Scan. Track. Done. Every treadmill session counts.

Screenshots

GhostGym4 screens
GymReader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymReader at none against GhostGym's 6. GhostGym's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. GhostGym sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GymReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
GhostGym versus GymReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostGymGymReader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size86 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKonsole Game Labs GmbHNaman Mittal

In-app purchases

6 purchases

GhostGym

Subscriptions2
  • GhostGym Monthly Pass$4.991 Month
  • GhostGym Yearly Pass$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • 10 extra Scans$1.99
  • 50 extra Scans$2.99
  • 100 extra Scans$4.99
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  • 500 extra Scans$19.99
None

GymReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GhostGym free?
GhostGym is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymReader free?
GymReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GhostGym or GymReader have ads?
GymReader shows ads; GhostGym does not.

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