GymStreak vs NextSet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GymStreak
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Your strength training deserves an app that works as hard as you do. GymStreak is your native workout tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch — fast, private, and account-free. Track unlimited workouts free; Pro unlocks unlimited routines and full analytics. YOUR ROUTINES. YOUR PLAN. YOUR PROGRESS. Build tailored training routines from a rich exercise library spanning 20+ muscle groups. Configure every set with reps, weight, and rest — exactly the way your training demands. YOUR AI COACH — RIGHT ON YOUR DEVICE GymStreak analyzes your own training data with Apple Intelligence and gives you clear, fact-based insights: – A short recap right after every workout – A review across the week, month, or year – A deep-dive into how each exercise is progressing – A comparison of every workout against your previous session Everything is computed entirely on your iPhone. Your data never leaves your device. PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD THAT THINKS AHEAD Set a rep range for any exercise (e.g. 8–12). Once you hit the top of the range across every set, GymStreak automatically suggests a weight increase — following the proven Double Progression model. One tap, and your plan grows with your strength. SUPERSETS FOR MAXIMUM INTENSITY Combine exercises into supersets. GymStreak detects your rounds automatically and only starts the rest timer once every exercise in a round is done. APPLE WATCH — FULLY STANDALONE Train completely independently of your iPhone. Your routines sync automatically, and you get full tracking right on your wrist: – Real-time heart rate and calories – Complete sets with the Action Button (Apple Watch Ultra) or Double Tap – Automatic finish after your final set – Completed workouts transfer to your iPhone automatically – Reliable recovery: even if the app is terminated, your active workout is never lost INTELLIGENT WORKOUT TRACKING Start a workout straight from your routine and track every set in real time: – Automatic rest timer between sets – Adjust reps and weight right inside the workout – Add, remove, or swap in an alternative exercise when a machine is taken – Workout summary with duration, volume, and calories LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Your rest timer runs right on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. A notification brings you back in time for the next set — even when the app is in the background. MAKE PROGRESS VISIBLE Track your development with interactive charts: – Max weight – Estimated 1RM (one-rep max) – Training volume (weight × reps) TEMPLATES THAT GROW WITH YOU Push your adjustments back into the routine template after every workout, so your plan always reflects your current level. PLAN YOUR WEEK Schedule your routines by cadence or on fixed weekdays. Your weekly goal adapts automatically to your plan. Switch on calendar sync and your training plan appears right in Apple Calendar, alongside everything else in your week. APPLE HEALTH & ICLOUD Every workout syncs seamlessly with Apple Health and contributes to your activity rings. With iCloud, your data stays safe and up to date across all your devices. PRIVACY FIRST No account, ever. Your training data belongs to you and syncs only through your personal iCloud account — we never see it. FREE, AND GYMSTREAK PRO Tracking is free for up to 3 routines unlimited: workouts, sets, the Apple Watch app, supersets, rest timers, Apple Calendar sync, Apple Health and iCloud sync. Nothing you have already created is ever taken away. Pro adds: – Unlimited routines (3 are free) – Full analytics: estimated 1RM, volume, 1-year and all-time ranges – Fixed weekday scheduling – Unlimited AI Coach chat, recaps and exercise deep-dives Download GymStreak and start your best training today.
NextSet
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NextSet is a simple rest timer for your sets. Tap one of your quick timers and your rest starts. You feel and hear the last seconds on your wrist or iPhone – then it’s time for your next set. ONE TAP TO REST • One or two big quick timers on the start screen (1:30 and 3:00 to begin with) • Up to 12 more timers below, each started with a single tap • Tap another timer during a rest to switch straight to it • ±15 seconds, pause and resume, or end your rest early • When the rest is over, “GO!” counts the time you’ve gone over, and “Repeat rest” starts the same rest again A COUNTDOWN YOU CAN FEEL • Signal in the last 3, 5 or 10 seconds – or turn it off • Strong haptics on iPhone, the Taptic Engine on Apple Watch • Three sounds: Beep, Chime and Digital. On iPhone they play over your music, which is briefly lowered, and even in silent mode • Mute the sounds right from the start screen MADE FOR APPLE WATCH • Big quick timers right on the start screen, more timers below • Full-screen ring with countdown, ±15 s, pause and “Repeat rest”, also on the Always On display • Keeps running with your arm down, so the countdown taps and the end signal reliably reach your wrist • Timers sync with your iPhone and can be edited on both devices ALWAYS IN VIEW • Live Activity on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island and in the Smart Stack on Apple Watch • A notification when your rest is over while the app is in the background • The display stays on during a rest (optional) SIRI, SHORTCUTS & ACTION BUTTON • “Start Quick Timer”, “Start Rest Timer” with any number of seconds, and “End Rest” • Start a rest hands-free with Siri or the Action button YOUR TIMERS, YOUR WAY • Rename timers, for example “Squats” • Reorder or delete them – long-press a timer for more options • Light and dark mode, large rounded digits, Liquid Glass design PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Your timers and settings stay on your devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextSet at none against GymStreak's 2. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. GymStreak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NextSet asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GymStreak | NextSet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 26.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julian Manke | Mario Kernich |
In-app purchases
GymStreak
- GymStreak Pro – Monthly$3.991 Month
- GymStreak Pro – Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year
NextSet
No in-app purchases









