Comparison

Gym Progression vs Gym

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

Head to head
About

Gym Progression

Features
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Track your gym progress — simply, clearly and free. This app is built for people who just want to log their workouts and see real progress — without ads, subscriptions, or unnecessary features. Created by a fitness enthusiast, this app focuses on what matters most: tracking your repetitions, weights, and strength progress over time. What you can do Log workouts quickly and easily Track reps, sets, and weights Monitor your progress over time Keep all your gym data in one place Why this app? Ultra simple to use — no clutter, no learning curve 100% free — no ads, no subscriptions, no registration Privacy-friendly — your data stays yours Designed for lifters, gym beginners, and strength athletes This app is perfect if you want a lightweight gym tracker that helps you stay consistent and motivated — without distractions. Built with passion for fitness and simplicity

About

Gym

This interval timer is designed for athletes who want a simple, private workout experience that doesn't interrupt their music. It features a minimalist interface and runs seamlessly in the background.

Highlights
  • Completely free with no ads or subscriptions
  • Open source with community contributions
  • Minimalist and distraction-free interface
  • Seamless background operation with music apps
  • Intervals set in seconds
Features
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## **Description** Elevate your workout without the interruptions. **Gym-timer** is a lightweight, high-performance interval timer designed for athletes who value simplicity, privacy, and their own soundtrack. ### **The Music-First Timer** Most gym timers hijack your audio. Ours doesn’t. Whether you’re blasting metal or a podcast, **Gym-timer** runs seamlessly in the background, ensuring your music never stops while you train. ### **Key Features** * **Completely Free:** No subscriptions, no locked features, and absolutely **no ads**. * **Open Source:** Built with transparency in mind. Check out our code and contribute on [GitHub](https://github.com/Gary0302/Gym-timer). * **Minimalist Interface:** Set your intervals in seconds and get to work. No cluttered menus or unnecessary distractions. * **Music Friendly:** Keeps your workout rhythm going by working alongside your favorite music apps. ### **Why Open Source?** We believe fitness tools should be accessible to everyone. By keeping **Gym-timer** open source, we ensure the app remains community-driven, secure, and free forever.

Screenshots

Gym Progression4 screens
Gym3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym at none against Gym Progression's 2. Gym also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.1). 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. Gym Progression sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Gym asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Gym Progression versus Gym: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym ProgressionGym
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.118.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPal GaborFu-Chun Yang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gym Progression

One-time2
  • Smal tip$0.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
None

Gym

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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