Comparison

GymBets vs Protocol

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

Head to head
About

GymBets

This app uses a group-based system with virtual stakes to encourage users to meet their fitness goals. Participants submit daily proofs of their gym activity, and those who fail to meet their goals or submit invalid proofs risk losing their stake to the rest of the group.

Highlights
  • Group accountability cohorts
  • Virtual asset staking
  • Daily proof of gym activity
  • Consensus-based validation
  • Stake slashing for non-compliance
  • Incentivizes habit formation
Features
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GymBets combines self-accountability with a group environment to provide a platform that promotes discipline, our app incentivizes discipline through virtual stakes by matching users in a cohort of 8 total people, all of which stake some sort of assets into the pool. Through a tendermint style PBFT consensus algorithm, stakers have to submit proofs every day that they are keeping up with their gym goals whether than be submitting a picture of them at the gym or really any sort of proof that gets 2/3s of validators to approve the proof. The first two people in the cohort to slip up and either fail their discipline goals or submit a non-intuitive proof (likely meaning they skipped the gym and lied) get their stake slashed and distributed evenly amongst the rest of the cohort. The thesis of GymBets is that in a perfect scenario where an individual is 100 percent disciplined - there is no way for them to lose, rather only letting them win on our app. Furthermore, when coupled with a stake our app actually incentivizes users to routinely go to the gym and make it a habit for them. Our app creates a win-win situation with going to the gym, letting users get more into fitness while also making fake money.

About

Protocol

This app helps users meticulously track peptide cycles, logging each injection with customizable details. It provides comprehensive guides on reconstitution, injection techniques, and safety, alongside personalized reminders and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Log peptide injections with customizable details
  • Curated library of 25+ compounds
  • Add custom compounds and edit entries
  • Streak counter and dose history
  • Per-peptide reminders with native iOS notifications
  • Built-in safety and how-to guides
  • Personalized onboarding based on goals and experience
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Protocol is the ultimate lab app for your peptide cycles — a premium iOS tracker for people who treat their stack seriously. Log every injection in micrograms, ride the streak, and keep your reconstitution, injection technique, and safety guides one tap away. WHAT YOU CAN DO Build your stack - Add from a curated library of 25+ compounds: BPC-157, TB-500, Tirzepatide, Cagrilintide, Retatrutide, Semaglutide, GHK-Cu, CJC-1295 (no DAC), Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, NAD+, MOTS-c, Humanin, SS-31, AOD-9604, Pinealon, Selank, Semax, DSIP, PT-141, KPV, Thymosin alpha-1, VIP, SLU-PP-332. - Configure each entry: dose amount in micrograms, milligrams, or IU; frequency (daily, every other day, twice daily, post-workout, weekly, custom); a color tag; private notes. - Add custom compounds outside the library. Edit or pause any entry at any time. Log doses in one tap - The Today screen shows your full stack. Tap "Log" — the dose is recorded with the right amount, unit, and timestamp. - Mistapped? Undo the last log instantly. - A day badge shows how many doses you've taken for each peptide today (×1, ×2, ×3). Streaks and history - Streak counter on Today and Profile counts consecutive days with at least one dose. - "This week" and "All time" totals sit next to the streak. - Pull to refresh; everything syncs to the cloud the moment you tap. Reminders that match real protocols - Per-peptide reminders: pick times of day, days of week, AM/PM windows, post-workout cues. - Native iOS notifications, respectful of Do Not Disturb and Focus modes. - The Notifications screen logs every reminder fire and streak milestone in one feed. Built-in safety and how-to guide - 10 in-app chapters written for the peptide-curious and the long-cycle stacker: • Important disclaimer — what this app is and isn't • Your first cycle — where to start • Reconstitution — mixing lyophilized peptides safely • Injection technique (subQ) in 6 steps • Storage & shelf life — lyophilized vs reconstituted • Side effects — common, rare, and red flags • Stacking & cycling — combinations that make sense • Bloodwork to monitor — what to test and when • Sourcing & purity — how to verify what you're injecting • Legal status — know what's allowed where you live Tailored from day one - Onboarding asks two questions: what are you here for (recovery, longevity, performance, GH, cognitive, metabolic, sleep, sexual, immune, skin, weight loss) and your experience level (new, some experience, advanced). - Library and protocol suggestions adjust accordingly. Edit goals & experience anytime from your profile. Profile and identity - Display name, handle, bio, avatar. - At-a-glance stats: total doses logged, current streak, active goals. - Sign in with Email or Google. Privacy-first — no social feed, no public timeline, no follower count. WHAT'S INTENTIONAL - No ads, no social feed, no in-app purchases inside the tracker. - Your data stays yours. WHO IT'S FOR - People running 1–5 compounds at a time who keep their dose log in Notes and forget which vial they're three days into. - First-cycle users who want a clean reference for reconstitution and injection technique before they self-experiment. - Long-cycle stackers who want streaks, weekly volume, and full historical doses on tap. DISCLAIMER Peptide is a tracking and reference tool, not a medical device. Nothing in the app is medical advice or a prescription. Consult a qualified physician before starting any protocol. TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GymBets4 screens
Protocol3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Protocol at 5.0 against GymBets's 1.0. Protocol also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). GymBets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Protocol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. GymBets asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Protocol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymBets ships an update every 3 weeks, Protocol every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GymBets versus Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymBetsProtocol
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB47 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAnthony KobzarAlexandre Masmejean

In-app purchases

None

GymBets

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Protocol

Subscriptions2
  • Protocol Pro7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Protocol Pro1 Year trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is GymBets free?
GymBets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protocol free?
Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GymBets or Protocol?
Protocol is rated higher. GymBets averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Protocol averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GymBets or Protocol have ads?
Neither GymBets nor Protocol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymBets or Protocol?
GymBets ships an update every 3 weeks, and Protocol every 2 days. Most recently, GymBets was updated on October 1, 2026 and Protocol on October 2, 2026.

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