Comparison

Athletika.io vs GymGrove

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

Head to head
About

Athletika.io

Features
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Athletika is a training app designed for people who want structure, progression, and high-quality training experiences. Whether you’re training independently or following a program created by a professional coach, Athletika helps you stay consistent and focused on your goals. Train with Structure: Athletika gives you access to structured training programs built by experienced coaches: - Follow ready-made fitness programs - Train at your own pace, anytime and anywhere - Focus on proper execution and progression - Keep your training organized and clear Track Your Training Stay accountable and measure your progress: - Log workouts and training sessions - Track performance over time - Build consistency through guided execution Coaching Experience Some programs may include guidance or follow-up provided by coaches through the Athletika platform. Coaches manage their content and services through a separate web platform, while trainees access and follow programs through the mobile app. Built for Real Training Athletika is built around real training logic — not generic workouts. The app is designed to reduce friction and help you focus on what matters most: showing up and improving. We move you. You move the world.

About

GymGrove

Log your strength training workouts with detailed tracking of sets, reps, and weight. Visualize your progress with heatmaps and charts, and manage your routines efficiently. Train from your wrist with Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • Build and run custom workout routines
  • Track working sets with notes and rep ranges
  • Rest timer with Lock Screen and Dynamic Island support
  • Progress visualization with heatmaps and charts
  • Apple Watch integration for wrist-based tracking
  • Set rating and progression suggestions
Features
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GymGrove helps you log your strength training and know what to do next. Build your own routines, record your sets, and keep your workout history close at hand on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. LOG YOUR WORKOUTS - Build your own routines from hundreds of exercises, or add custom exercises. - Record weights, reps, warm-ups, and how each set felt. - Keep your rest timer on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. - Look back through completed workouts and share a workout card when you finish. TRAIN FROM YOUR WRIST Start a workout on your iPhone and follow it on Apple Watch. Log sets, adjust rest, switch exercises, and finish from your wrist. With your permission, GymGrove records workouts, heart rate, and active energy in Apple Health. SEE WHAT YOU TRAINED View a body heat map of your recent training and explore the exercises that contributed to each muscle. Follow body weight and body composition measurements available in Apple Health. TRAIN WITH FRIENDS Social is optional and for adults 18 and older. Sign in with Apple, create a profile, and add friends by username or profile link. Compare training totals, muscle distribution, and shared exercises side by side. You choose what friends can see, and you can block or report anyone. There is no public feed. Workout logging never requires an account. GO FURTHER WITH GYMGROVE PRO - Personalized training plans: get a plan for your goals, schedule, and equipment. Save it, customize it, and build a new one when your training changes. - Smart suggestions: get weight and rep suggestions based on your logged sets and effort. You stay in control of every set. - Full Progress dashboard: explore exercise charts, training trends, muscle workload, period comparisons, and suggestions for your next session. - Friend comparisons: see your full progress next to a friend's, for the things you both share. WHAT'S FREE, AND WHAT REQUIRES PRO? Manual routines, workout logging, and your completed workout history remain free. A Social profile, friends, and giving a free month are free too. Saving and using generated training plans, smart weight and rep suggestions, the full Progress dashboard, and full friend comparisons require GymGrove Pro. Choose a monthly or annual subscription. Prices and any available free trial are shown in the app before you purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple Account settings. Earlier lifetime purchases remain valid and can be restored. Get into a routine. Log the work. Keep moving forward. GymGrove is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Privacy Policy: https://gymgrove-61f528.gitlab.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Social Terms: https://gymgrove-61f528.gitlab.io/social-terms.html

Screenshots

Athletika.io4 screens
GymGrove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Athletika.io at none against GymGrove's 3. Athletika.io also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). GymGrove's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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. GymGrove sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Athletika.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Athletika.io ships an update monthly, GymGrove every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Athletika.io versus GymGrove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAthletika.ioGymGrove
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB257 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHamza HmemAleksey Lichtman

In-app purchases

None

Athletika.io

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GymGrove

Subscriptions2
  • GymGrove Pro Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • GymGrove Pro Annual14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • GymGrove Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Athletika.io free?
Athletika.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GymGrove free?
GymGrove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Athletika.io or GymGrove have ads?
Neither Athletika.io nor GymGrove shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Athletika.io or GymGrove?
Athletika.io ships an update monthly, and GymGrove every 3 days. Most recently, Athletika.io was updated on October 28, 2026 and GymGrove on November 6, 2026.

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