Comparison

GymBuddy vs Dumbbell Tracker

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

Head to head
About

GymBuddy

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Your Personal Gym Companion for Smarter, Stronger Workouts Transform your fitness journey with Gym Buddy โ€“ the workout tracker that adapts to your progress and helps you get stronger every session. SMART WORKOUT SCHEDULING Create weekly workout templates that repeat automatically Assign routines to specific days โ€“ Monday chest, Wednesday legs, you name it Override any day with custom workouts when plans change See today's workout at a glance SET-BY-SET TRACKING Log every set with weight, reps, and completion status Mark sets as Success, Fail, or Skipped for accurate progress tracking Track both planned and actual performance AUTO WEIGHT PROGRESSION Let the app calculate your next weight increase Choose from 4 progression strategies: Linear, Double Progression, Rep Only, Duration Per-exercise customization for advanced lifters 150+ EXERCISES Comprehensive exercise library covering all muscle groups Categories: Chest, Back, Legs, Shoulders, Arms, Core, Cardio PROGRESS ANALYTICS Track your one-rep max (1RM) over time Volume analysis by muscle group Workout history with detailed stats Personal records dashboard SECURE & SYNCED Sign in with Email, Google, or Apple Your data syncs across all devices Secure cloud backup PRO FEATURES Workout Tracking: Unlimited workouts per week. Advanced Analytics: Interactive charts, 1RM tracking, volume analysis, and detailed trends. Unlimited Workout History: Access your entire training log from day one. Whether you're a beginner or experienced lifter, Gym Buddy gives you everything you need to make every workout count. Download now and start training smarter! Terms of Use: https://gym-buddy-workouttracker.web.app/terms

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Dumbbell Tracker

Features
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Dumbbell is a simple, focused workout tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch โ€” built for lifters who want to log sets fast and stay in their rhythm between them. PLAN YOUR SPLIT Build recurring workout days โ€” Push, Pull, Legs, Core, Upper, Lower, Cardio, Flexibility, or Rest โ€” each with its own exercises, target reps, and suggested sets. Pick up your routine right where you left off. LOG SETS IN SECONDS Track reps and weight per set with a smart weight stepper: small taps for fine adjustments, bigger jumps the longer you hold. A built-in exercise library covers common gym movements, organized by muscle group, so you're never starting from a blank page. REST TIMER THAT FOLLOWS YOU Start, pause, or adjust your rest timer from your iPhone or Apple Watch, and it stays perfectly in sync between both. A Live Activity and Dynamic Island keep the countdown on your Lock Screen so you never have to unlock your phone between sets โ€” and a notification lets you know the moment rest is up. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Every finished workout is saved to your history. The session timeline automatically reconstructs how you actually trained โ€” straight sets vs. supersets โ€” based on when you logged each one, no manual tagging required. Each day also compares your total reps against your last time through, so you can see at a glance whether you improved, maintained, or fell behind. NEVER LOSE A SESSION Forgot to log a workout? Backfill it retroactively. Your data syncs across all your devices via iCloud, so your training history is always with you. ON YOUR WRIST The Apple Watch companion app shows today's workout, lets you log sets, and controls the rest timer โ€” all without reaching for your phone. Dumbbell doesn't try to be everything. It's a fast, distraction-free way to plan your training, log your sets, and keep moving between them.

Screenshots

GymBuddy4 screens
Dumbbell Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dumbbell Tracker at none against GymBuddy's 2. GymBuddy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. GymBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dumbbell Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
GymBuddy versus Dumbbell Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymBuddyDumbbell Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size43 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperONUR KARALEarthBrowser

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Dumbbell Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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