Gym Admin vs OpenMat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gym Admin
Streamline gym and martial arts academy management with this all-in-one platform. Track attendance, manage members, automate billing, and gain AI-powered business insights. Start free for up to 50 students.
- Student & Member Management
- Attendance Tracking & Kiosk Check-In
- Belt & Rank Progression Tracking
- Class Scheduling & Timetables
- Automated Billing & Flexible Payments
- AI-Powered Gym Intelligence
- Business Insights & Financial Reports
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Run your gym, not the paperwork. Gym Admin is the all-in-one management platform built specifically for gym, martial arts academy, and fitness studio owners. Spend less time trapped in spreadsheets and more time coaching, training, and growing your community. Get started completely FREE for up to 50 students — no credit card required, no lock-in contracts! Whether you manage 20 students or hundreds, Gym Admin gives you everything you need: from attendance tracking and belt progression to automated billing and cutting-edge AI business intelligence. NEW: AI-POWERED GYM INTELLIGENCE ----------------------------------------- • AI Daily Summary: Receive an automated daily health score and executive briefing of your gym’s day-to-day operations. • Churn Risk Alerts: Spot attendance drops early and identify at-risk members before they cancel. • Actionable Recommendations: Get smart, prioritised suggestions powered by Gemini AI to improve retention, class sizes, and revenue. • Trend Benchmarking: Instantly compare daily check-ins against 7-day and 30-day performance averages. KEY FEATURES: ---------------- • Student & Member Management – Keep all your members, family accounts, parents, and kids organized in one secure place. • Attendance Tracking & Kiosk Check-In – Turn any tablet into a locked self-check-in kiosk or scan student QR codes in seconds. • Belt & Rank Progression Tracking – Built for martial arts (BJJ, Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, and more). Track class milestones and get notified the moment a student is ready to test or graduate. • Class Scheduling & Timetables – Set up recurring classes, assign coaches, and update programs with ease. • Automated Billing & Flexible Payments – Seamless Stripe integration for recurring memberships, plus support for manual payments (Cash, Card Terminal / POS, and Bank Transfers). • Staff & Coach Reports – Monitor coaching schedules and class attendance performance across your team. • Business Insights & Financial Reports – Real-time tracking of revenue, active memberships, and operational growth metrics. • Free for Up to 50 Students – Full access to core features at zero cost. Upgrade only when your academy grows. WHY YOU’LL LOVE GYM ADMIN: --------------------------------- • No Lock-In Contracts: Transparent pricing with total freedom. Cancel or upgrade anytime. • Clean & Fast: Designed specifically for busy coaches on the gym floor—no complicated menus or clunky software. • Everything in One Place: Say goodbye to messy spreadsheets, paper sign-in sheets, and disconnected payment tools. GET STARTED TODAY: ---------------------- Download Gym Admin now or visit gymadmin.app to set up your academy in minutes. Coming soon: SMS & automated email campaigns, competitions calendar, and tournament tracking. Your gym business deserves better than paperwork. Let Gym Admin handle the admin so you can focus on teaching, training, and growing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gymadmin.app/privacyPolicy/
OpenMat
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OpenMat is the all-in-one management app for gyms, studios, and academies. Whether you run a martial arts dojo, yoga studio, CrossFit box, or fitness facility - manage your entire operation from your phone or tablet. MEMBER MANAGEMENT Keep detailed member profiles with contact info, emergency contacts, photos, and equipment sizing. Track member status, filter by program or rank, and manage enrolments across multiple programs. Support for family accounts with shared billing. MESSAGING Send messages to members using customisable templates with automatic personalisation. Push notifications keep members informed. BILLING & PAYMENTS (Pro) Integrated Stripe billing with recurring subscriptions, one-time charges, and payment tracking. Set up membership plans with trials, session-based pricing, or recurring fees. Track overdue payments, send payment links, and manage account credits. Members can view their billing history directly in the app. CLASS SCHEDULING Create weekly recurring classes and one-off sessions. Assign programs, instructors, times, and locations. Track attendance per class and view lesson history. ATTENDANCE & CHECK-IN Multiple check-in methods to suit your facility: - PIN-based self check-in for members (Pro) - Instructor check-in during class - Bulk check-in for busy sessions Track attendance history, view stats, and monitor trends. PROGRAMS & PROGRESSION TRACKING Support for BJJ, MMA, Karate, Judo, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Yoga, CrossFit, Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming, and more. Customise rank and level systems to match your discipline — belts, stripes, levels, or any progression structure you need. Record promotions and track each member's progress history. LIVE CLASS TIMER Run classes with a built-in section timer. Set durations for warm-up, drilling, main workout, and cool-down. Track progress through each section in real time. MEMBER PORTAL (Pro) Give your members their own experience within the app: - View their schedule and upcoming classes - Check in to classes directly - Track attendance history and streaks - View progression and promotion history - Read messages from staff - Access the facility leaderboard KIOSK MODE (Pro) Turn any tablet into a front-desk check-in station. Members enter their PIN to check in, or staff can use bulk check-in mode for busy class times. DIGITAL WAIVERS Create and manage liability waivers with digital signatures. Members sign directly in the app, and signed waivers are stored as PDFs. STAFF MANAGEMENT Assign roles (Owner, Admin, Instructor) with granular permissions. Control who can view financials, manage billing, edit members, or access settings. WORKS FOR ANY DISCIPLINE Pre-configured support for martial arts, yoga, CrossFit, dance, gymnastics, swimming, personal training, and more. Customise terminology to match your business — students, athletes, clients, members, coaches, professors, instructors. FREE VS PRO Start free with up to 40 members, 3 staff members, and 1 location. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited classes, more members, Stripe billing, kiosk mode, messaging, attendance analytics, custom progressions, and a member portal with invites. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.openmat.fit/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Gym Admin at 4 against OpenMat's 2. Gym Admin also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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. Gym Admin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OpenMat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $25.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Gym Admin ships an update weekly, OpenMat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gym Admin | OpenMat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anderson Fetter | Samer Haidar |
In-app purchases
Gym Admin
- Student Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$59.001 Month
OpenMat
- OpenMat Pro14 Days trial$25.001 Month
- OpenMat Pro (Annual)14 Days trial$249.001 Year








