Comparison

BarBase vs SkyGain

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

Head to head
About

BarBase

Find and save outdoor workout locations, track your fitness progress, and set custom reminders. This app is designed for calisthenics athletes and outdoor fitness enthusiasts to enhance their training experience.

Highlights
  • Discover workout spots
  • Save favorite parks
  • Track progress
  • Custom reminders
  • Outdoor fitness companion
Features
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BarBase is the ultimate companion for calisthenics athletes and outdoor fitness enthusiasts. Discover new workout spots, save your favorite parks, track your progress, and stay motivated with custom reminders — all in one place.

About

SkyGain

Features
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SkyGain turns every workout into progress. Whether you're lifting weights, running, or doing bodyweight exercises, every rep, every set, and every session earns XP and brings you closer to the next level. TRACK YOUR WORKOUTS Plan your weekly training schedule or log workouts day by day. Track sets, reps, weight, cardio distance, and hold times — all in one place. LEVEL UP & EARN REWARDS Earn XP for every completed set and daily goal. Level up your profile, unlock achievements, and collect rewards as you reach new personal bests. DAILY GOALS & STREAKS Set personal daily goals and build streaks to stay consistent. The longer your streak, the stronger your habit becomes. TRAIN WITH FRIENDS Add friends, compare progress on the leaderboard, and see what your crew is training today. A little friendly competition goes a long way. GROUPS & TEAM GOALS Create training groups, set weekly team goals — total XP, workouts completed, or kilometers run — and motivate each other to stay on track. CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM Pick from ready-made training programs or build your own custom plan tailored to your goals. EXERCISE CATALOG Explore a full exercise library with descriptions, tips, and guidance. Features at a glance: - Workout tracking for strength, cardio, bodyweight, and other exercises - XP and leveling system - Achievements and rewards - Daily goals and streaks - Friends and leaderboards - Training groups with shared goals - Custom and ready-made programs - Push notifications for streaks and goals

Screenshots

BarBase4 screens
SkyGain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SkyGain at none against BarBase's shown. BarBase's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarBase ships an update every 2 days, SkyGain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BarBase versus SkyGain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarBaseSkyGain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB42 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDESMOND TRUE BUCKYDzmitry Rybak

In-app purchases

None

BarBase

No in-app purchases

None

SkyGain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BarBase free?
BarBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyGain free?
SkyGain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BarBase or SkyGain have ads?
BarBase shows ads; SkyGain does not.
Which is updated more often, BarBase or SkyGain?
BarBase ships an update every 2 days, and SkyGain every 2 months. Most recently, BarBase was updated on October 6, 2026 and SkyGain on October 7, 2026.

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