Comparison

GymPsycho vs Macro

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 helps users track workouts for muscle growth with science-based volume recommendations and automatic PR detection. It generates personalized training plans and visualizes progress with interactive charts. Syncs with Apple HealthKit for a comprehensive view of fitness and body metrics.

Highlights
  • Hypertrophy-focused tracking
  • Automatic PR detection
  • Science-based volume recommendations
  • Personalized plan generator
  • Interactive progress charts
  • Apple HealthKit 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 forever, with every training feature. Plus: every Pro feature free for 60 days. 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. 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 progress with interactive charts and trend analysis. The Progress Check tells you if each muscle group is progressing — productive, stagnating, or needs more volume. After an injury or break? Reset your PRs and start fresh. PLAN GENERATOR 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. Share any plan with friends via a simple code. PLAN ON YOUR COMPUTER Open web.gympsycho.com, scan the code with your phone and edit your plans on a big screen. Saved on your phone — no account, end-to-end encrypted. 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. APPLE WATCH & LIVE ACTIVITY Current set, rest timer and live heart rate on your wrist — sets are ticked off on your iPhone. See your workout on the Dynamic Island and lock screen. 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. FREE FOREVER. PRO FREE FOR 60 DAYS. All training features stay free — unlimited plans, 1 gym, Plan Generator, import, PRs, the last 3 months of charts and the watch app. Everyone without a subscription also gets every Pro feature free for 60 days, once: automatic, no purchase, no auto-renewal. After that, only these Pro features need a subscription: ▸ PROGRESS CHECK — Per-muscle verdict + weekly volume targets (MEV → MAV → MRV). ▸ AI WEIGHT SUGGESTIONS — Smart predictions for every set. ▸ PDF REPORTS — For you or your coach. ▸ ALSO — Full chart history, 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

Macro

Features
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Macro makes nutrition tracking fast, clear, and beautifully simple. Take a photo of your meal and Macro helps estimate calories and macros in seconds. Build a daily calorie plan based on your body, activity, goal weight, pace, and diet style. Track meals, macros, weight, history, streaks, and packaged food insights from one focused dashboard. What you can do with Macro • Track daily calories, protein, carbs, and fat • Analyze meals with AI photo scanning • Review and edit every estimate before saving • Build a personalized calorie and macro plan • Log breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks • Follow your remaining calories at a glance • Track weight changes and progress over time • View your daily history and calendar status • Scan packaged food barcodes with Macro Labs • See nutrition data, ingredients, allergens, Nutri-Score, and NOVA details when available Macro Pro Macro Pro unlocks premium features such as unlimited AI photo scans, barcode insights, and advanced tracking tools. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Important Macro uses AI and public nutrition data sources to provide estimates and informational nutrition insights. Results may be inaccurate or incomplete. Macro is not a medical device and does not provide medical, dietary, or therapeutic advice. Always review estimates before relying on them, and consult a qualified professional for health or diet decisions. Terms of Use: https://support.eu-central-de.dockup.tech/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GymPsycho4 screens
Macro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: GymPsycho at 3 against Macro's 1. GymPsycho also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Macro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymPsycho ships an update every 2 days, Macro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GymPsycho versus Macro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymPsychoMacro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarc BerbetADACOMP LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymPsycho

Subscriptions2
  • GymPsycho Pro14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • GymPsycho Pro14 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Macro

Subscriptions3
  • Macro AI- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Macro AI- Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
  • Macro AI- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is GymPsycho free?
GymPsycho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Macro free?
Macro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymPsycho or Macro have ads?
Neither GymPsycho nor Macro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymPsycho or Macro?
GymPsycho ships an update every 2 days, and Macro every 3 days. Most recently, GymPsycho was updated on November 7, 2026 and Macro on November 5, 2026.

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