Comparison

GainWise vs Carry

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

Head to head
About

GainWise

Features
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GainWise is a premium gym tracker designed to help you build muscle, stay consistent, and train smarter. Track workouts with a fast and distraction-free experience built for real progress. Create personalized routines, log sets and reps, monitor strength improvements, and visualize your evolution over time. GainWise helps reduce friction so you can focus on training. Import workout routines instantly using PDF, voice, or photos, making it easy to digitize routines from coaches, gyms, or notes. FEATURES • Fast workout tracking • Smart routine creation • Progress and strength tracking • Exercise history and personal records • PDF, voice, and photo workout imports • Clean and minimal interface • Built for hypertrophy and strength training • Designed for consistency and long-term progress Whether you are a beginner or an experienced lifter, GainWise gives you the tools to train with clarity, structure, and consistency. Train smarter. Stay consistent. Build muscle with GainWise. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Carry

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Your workout plan shouldn't live in a screenshot. Carry turns workout screenshots, images, and files into structured workout programs you can actually train with. IMPORT YOUR WORKOUT Already have a workout plan? Bring it with you. Import your workout from a screenshot, image, or file and Carry organizes it into a structured program with exercises, sets, reps, weights, and rest times. No rebuilding your entire routine by hand. TRAIN WITHOUT THE CLUTTER Open your workout and focus on the next set. Carry gives you a simple workout experience designed for the gym, helping you move through your program without constantly searching through screenshots or notes. TRACK YOUR TRAINING Log your actual reps and weights as you train so your workout isn't just something you read — it's something you can follow and record. REST TIMER + LIVE ACTIVITY When it's time to rest, Carry keeps the countdown easy to see. Rest timers and Live Activities help you keep track of your workout from the Lock Screen, so you don't have to keep reopening the app between sets. BUILT FOR THE PROGRAM YOU ALREADY HAVE Carry isn't trying to choose your training program for you. If you already have a routine from a coach, trainer, PDF, screenshot, social post, or another source, Carry helps turn that plan into a practical workout you can follow at the gym. WITH CARRY YOU CAN: • Import workout plans from screenshots, images, and files • Organize exercises, sets, reps, weights, and rest times • Follow your workout one exercise at a time • Log completed sets, reps, and weights • Use automatic rest timers • Follow rest time from a Live Activity • Keep imported workout programs organized for future sessions START FREE Import your first workout program for free. Carry Premium unlocks additional workout program imports with monthly and annual subscription options. Import your plan. Train. Stay on track. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GainWise4 screens
Carry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GainWise at none against Carry's 2. GainWise also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Carry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. GainWise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
GainWise versus Carry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGainWiseCarry
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLautaro MedinaJose Samaniego

In-app purchases

None

GainWise

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Carry

Subscriptions2
  • Carry Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Carry Premium Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is GainWise free?
GainWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carry free?
Carry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GainWise or Carry have ads?
Neither GainWise nor Carry shows ads.

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