Gym Progression vs Gym
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gym Progression
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Gym Progression sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Gym asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Gym Progression | Gym |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 18.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pal Gabor | Fu-Chun Yang |
In-app purchases
Gym Progression
- Smal tip$0.99
- Large Tip$4.99
Gym
No in-app purchases








