Comparison

GymPsycho vs Stack

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

Head to head
About

GymPsycho

This app is designed for serious athletes focused on muscle growth. It offers rapid workout logging, automatic PR detection, and science-based volume tracking. A plan generator creates personalized hypertrophy programs in under a minute, with detailed progress visualization and Apple Health integration.

Highlights
  • Fast workout logging
  • Automatic PR detection
  • Science-based volume tracking
  • AI-powered plan generator
  • Progress visualization
  • Apple Health integration
  • Animated exercise demos
Features
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The fastest workout tracker built for hypertrophy. Log any set in 3 taps. PRs detected automatically. Science-based volume per muscle group. Don't know what to train? The Plan Generator creates a hypertrophy-optimized training week in 60 seconds. Free to use, forever. BUILT FOR HYPERTROPHY Every feature is engineered around what actually drives muscle growth: progressive overload, weekly volume in the productive range (MEV → MAV → MRV), proximity to failure, and consistency over time. Track sets per muscle group, hit weekly volume targets, see exactly which muscles are progressing. Built for athletes who take training seriously. FAST. REALLY FAST. Weight. Reps. Done. Rest timer starts automatically. Previous weights are always visible. You focus on lifting — the app handles the rest. TRACK EVERY SET LIKE A PRO Supersets with guided alternation. Warm-up, drop, and failure set tagging. Optional per-set RIR (Reps in Reserve) — so your trends reflect true effort, not just numbers. Edit completed workouts anytime. Smart rest alerts on phone and watch. SWITCHING FROM HEVY, STRONG OR ALPHA PROGRESSION? Import your complete training history with one tap. Keep all your PRs, exercises, and session data — nothing gets lost. YOUR STRENGTH & MUSCLE, VISUALIZED Personal records are detected and celebrated automatically — weight PRs, rep PRs, and estimated one-rep max. Tap any PR to see your full progress with interactive charts and trend analysis. The Progress Check tells you if each muscle group is progressing — productive, stagnating, or needs more volume. Hit a hypertrophy plateau? The on-device AI spots it. After an injury or break? Reset your PRs and start fresh. PLAN GENERATOR Don't know what to train? Answer 8 evidence-based questions about your goals, experience, equipment, and schedule — get a complete, personalized hypertrophy or strength plan in under 60 seconds. Volume targets grounded in current sport science, smart exercise selection, and muscle priority. Your plan, ready to use. Share any plan with friends via a simple code — all free, no Pro needed. 419 EXERCISES WITH ANIMATED DEMOS Choose from 419 exercises — each with an animated demonstration showing proper form. Precise muscle group mapping. Barbell, dumbbell, cable, Smith Machine, bodyweight, and cardio. Tap any exercise to see the animation, target muscles, and your progress. Or create your own custom exercises. HEALTH & FITNESS Syncs with Apple HealthKit: sleep quality, daily steps, resting heart rate, and body weight. Workouts are exported automatically. Body Weight Intelligence detects bulking, cutting, and maintenance phases — essential for matching nutrition to your hypertrophy phase. LEVEL UP Track your growth from Starter to GymPsycho. Your Athlete Profile score reflects real effort, consistency, and progression — no shortcuts. APPLE WATCH & LIVE ACTIVITY Log sets from your wrist. See your workout on the Dynamic Island and lock screen. Control your rest timer without pulling out your phone. 100% PRIVATE No account. No ads. No social feed. Works offline. iCloud sync between your devices. Export your data anytime as a full backup. Your data stays yours. GYMPSYCHO PRO — TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS Unlock the analytics that drive real hypertrophy progress: ▸ VOLUME INTELLIGENCE — Per-muscle weekly set targets (MEV → MAV → MRV). See where to push, hold, or deload. ▸ AI WEIGHT SUGGESTIONS + PROGRESS CHECK — Smart predictions based on your history. Per-muscle verdict on what's progressing. ▸ PROFESSIONAL TRAINING REPORTS — PDF Reports for you or your coach, with volume analysis, PR history & muscle distribution. PLUS: • Exercise Progress Charts • Multiple Gyms • Body Weight Intelligence Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gympsycho.com/privacy.html

About

Stack

This app helps users track their weightlifting progress with a focus on ease of use and data privacy. It allows for detailed logging of sets, exercise planning, and visual progress tracking without ads or intrusive notifications.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free lifting log
  • Local-first data storage with optional iCloud sync
  • Customizable splits and routines
  • Extensive exercise library with muscle mapping
  • Detailed per-set logging
  • Plate calculator for real-world racks
  • Progress visualization and trend analysis
Features
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Less tapping. More time lifting. See how far you have come. Stack is a workout log for strength training. Walk in with a routine ready, keep your last session's numbers close and see your progress over time. Start free, with no account required. With Stack Pro, get a target for your next set, skip the plate math and repeat a set from your iPhone Lock Screen without reopening the app. KEEP YOUR WORKOUT MOVING Log weight and reps with controls made for the time between sets. Your previous session's numbers are prefilled, so you can pick up where you left off. Build routines, add your own exercises and train in pounds or kilograms. SEE WHAT YOUR WORK IS ADDING UP TO Revisit your workout history, follow strength trends and track personal records. Explore the muscle map to see which muscles your logged sets worked. Your workout log, history, basic trends and muscle map are free. GIVE YOUR NEXT SESSION A DIRECTION WITH PRO - Know what to lift next. Smart Targets suggest weight and reps based on your logged sets. - Keep logging from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. Repeat your previous set and add rest time on iPhone. - Load the bar without the math. See the plates to put on each side for your chosen weight. - Turn a weekly gap into a plan. Compare planned sets with your muscle targets, preview a routine change and save it when it fits your week. - See progress beyond the numbers. Compare progress photos and work toward your next max attempt with guided one-rep max testing. Pro also includes Gym Mode, suggested exercise replacements, extra themes and custom appearance controls. YOUR TRAINING, WITH YOU Log workouts offline. Export and import your training data, and choose optional iCloud sync. No account is needed to start training. Start with your next workout. Keep a record you can build on. STACK PRO Optional monthly or yearly subscription, or a lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Terms of Service: https://stack.lauterstar.com/terms.html

Screenshots

GymPsycho4 screens
Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack at none against GymPsycho's 2. GymPsycho's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. GymPsycho sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GymPsycho against 5.0 for Stack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymPsycho ships an update every 2 days, Stack every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GymPsycho versus Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymPsychoStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarc BerbetLauterstar Technologies, Inc

Customer experience

GymPsycho

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stack

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymPsycho

Subscriptions2
  • GymPsycho Pro14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • GymPsycho Pro14 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Stack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymPsycho free?
GymPsycho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack free?
Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GymPsycho or Stack?
GymPsycho and Stack are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do GymPsycho or Stack have ads?
Neither GymPsycho nor Stack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymPsycho or Stack?
GymPsycho ships an update every 2 days, and Stack every 10 days. Most recently, GymPsycho was updated on October 9, 2026 and Stack on October 2, 2026.

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