Comparison

Gymbo vs AvoidAdditives Food Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Gymbo

Effortlessly log workouts with a freeform canvas and AI coaching. Track progress, analyze muscle groups, and get personalized insights for serious lifters. Designed for a premium, clutter-free experience.

Highlights
  • Freeform workout logging
  • AI personal coach (Bo)
  • Multi-layered analytics
  • Weight tracking with goal projections
  • Progress indicators
  • Personalized workout summaries
Features
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Gymbo: the fastest and best designed logging system for serious lifters. Tap anywhere. Type "bench" to add your workout and you're done. Your workout will be saved to that split day and can be organized on your canvas as you like. From there on, you will only ever have to tap "bench" to enter your reps x weight. No forms, no dropdowns, no clutter — just a clean canvas for your workout. **FREEFORM WORKOUT TRACKING** Forget rigid templates and endless dropdowns. Gymbo gives you a blank canvas where you tap to start, type naturally, and drag to arrange. Pinch to resize. Long-press for iOS-style jiggle mode. Workout logging that feels good. - Tap anywhere to add an exercise - Type naturally — "squat" - Click Squat to enter lift numbers for the day - Drag, pinch, and arrange like a creative tool - See progress indicators (+/-%) at a glance - Complete workouts with a satisfying toggle **MEET BO — YOUR AI COACH** Bo is not a generic chatbot. Bo knows you from the start and adapts to new information based on conversations and your workouts. Every rep. Every set. Every PR. Bo remembers your injuries, your preferences, your goals, and your "why." With a 13-category memory system, Bo gives advice based on YOUR training history. - Knows your complete training history - Remembers your injuries and limitations - Adapts to your communication style - Provides personalized workout summaries - Learns continuously from every conversation Ask Bo anything. Get answers that actually apply to you. **MULTI-LAYERED ANALYTICS** Three levels of insights that actually help: - **Overall Analytics** — Your complete training history and trends - **Muscle Group Analytics** — Balance, volume, and weak points - **Exercise Analytics** — Per-lift progress with actionable insights Every exercise gets a 4-part breakdown: 1. Big Picture — Where you stand 2. What's Working — Keep doing this 3. Watch This — Early warnings 4. Next Move — Your specific next step Plus: PR detection, muscle balance analysis, 150+ smart form hints, and trend visualizations. **WEIGHT TRACKING — SIMPLE & SMART** Track your weight without the anxiety. Clean interface. Goal projections. Weekly summaries. Add notes for context. See exactly how close you are to your goal. **DESIGNED TO FEEL PREMIUM** Pure black background. Glass morphism UI. Haptic feedback on every tap. Spring physics on every animation. Six color themes. No clutter. This is what happens when a gym app is designed like a creative tool instead of a spreadsheet. App does include a subscription (optional). **TRY PRO FREE FOR 2 WEEKS** Start your free trial today. Then $7.99/month or $39.99/year for unlimited access to Bo, full analytics, and all premium features. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AvoidAdditives Food Scanner

Features
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Do you really know what's in your food? AvoidAdditives helps you read labels, identify additives and make informed choices in seconds. TWO WAYS TO SCAN - Barcode scanner: check a product in our database. - Photo ingredient scanner: snap the label and detect additives, preservatives, colorings, sweeteners and flavor enhancers. No more fine print. A CLEAR VERDICT See whether a product fits your profile, which alerts are triggered and the reason behind each one. Your scan history is always one tap away. PERSONAL PROFILE & ALERTS - Vegan, vegetarian or mindful profiles. - Custom alerts by E number or keyword: palm oil, MSG, sweeteners, colorings and more. The app doesn't decide for you — it gives you clear information so you can choose. ADDITIVES & E NUMBERS ENCYCLOPEDIA Look up any additive by name, E number or category. Discover what it is, what it's used for and its indicative attention level. Not all additives are harmful — many play an important role in food safety and preservation. FRUITS & VEGETABLES IN SEASON Discover what's in season in your area, with nutrients, benefits, tips to choose and store, and even the environmental footprint of each food. WEEKLY HEALTH TIPS Get fresh food and wellbeing tips every week to keep learning and eating better. WHO IS IT FOR? - Anyone who wants to understand food labels. - Vegan, vegetarian or plant-based users. - Families cutting down on processed food. - Anyone avoiding specific ingredients or curious about E numbers. AvoidAdditives does not diagnose or replace professional medical or nutritional advice, and it isn't meant to cause fear. Its goal is to help you read better, compare better and decide better. Stop guessing what you eat. Scan, learn and transform the way you shop with AvoidAdditives. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gymbo4 screens
AvoidAdditives Food Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gymbo at none against AvoidAdditives Food Scanner's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Gymbo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AvoidAdditives Food Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gymbo ships an update every 2 days, AvoidAdditives Food Scanner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gymbo versus AvoidAdditives Food Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymboAvoidAdditives Food Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTarek Abu-JamousMostafa Abasslama

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gymbo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Gymbo Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

AvoidAdditives Food Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Subscription Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Gymbo free?
Gymbo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AvoidAdditives Food Scanner free?
AvoidAdditives Food Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gymbo or AvoidAdditives Food Scanner have ads?
AvoidAdditives Food Scanner shows ads; Gymbo does not.
Which is updated more often, Gymbo or AvoidAdditives Food Scanner?
Gymbo ships an update every 2 days, and AvoidAdditives Food Scanner every 3 days. Most recently, Gymbo was updated on October 12, 2026 and AvoidAdditives Food Scanner on October 16, 2026.

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