Comparison

GymGenius vs Ghost Lift

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

Head to head
About

GymGenius

Features
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Train without friction. This workout tracker is built for fast logging during training and clear insights after. No social feed, no distractions — just a clean iOS-native experience that helps you keep showing up. FAST WORKOUT LOGGING - Start a workout in one tap - Add exercises from an offline exercise library - Track sets with reps + weight - Expandable exercise tiles for quick edits - Built‑in timer/stopwatch during the session INSTANT POST‑WORKOUT SUMMARY Right after you finish, you’ll see: - Total exercises, sets, reps, and volume (kg) - Training density (kg/min) - Muscle group breakdown - Per‑exercise stats: volume, top set, and estimated 1RM (e1RM) STATS THAT BUILD CONSISTENCY - Calendar heatmap (GitHub‑style) with intensity based on activity/volume - “Showing up” counters for this week, last 7 days, and last 30 days - Timing stats: average and total training time - Session averages: exercises, sets, reps WORKOUT HISTORY YOU CONTROL - Browse past workouts - Edit date, time, and duration - Delete sessions when needed OFFLINE‑FIRST & CLEAN UI - Exercise library works offline - Light & dark themes - English and Russian localization - iOS‑native layout and typography Notes: Estimated 1RM (e1RM) is an approximation based on your logged sets and may differ from real performance.

About

Ghost Lift

Features
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Minimalism for serious workouts: - Log every set - Create your own exercise database with zero limitations - Train smarter with your past records always in front of you - Track progress and access your complete workout history anytime Payments and Renewal: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. Terms of use: https://yuriiyudin-hub.github.io/docs/ghostlift-terms.html Privacy policy: https://yuriiyudin-hub.github.io/docs/ghostlift-privacy.html We are happy to read your feedback about Ghost Lift - Workout Journal. Send us your ideas on how we can improve to yuriiyudin@icloud.com

Screenshots

GymGenius4 screens
Ghost Lift3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymGenius at none against Ghost Lift's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ghost Lift sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GymGenius asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
GymGenius versus Ghost Lift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymGeniusGhost Lift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan ChabanovYurii Yudin

In-app purchases

None

GymGenius

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Ghost Lift

Subscriptions3
  • GHOSTLIFT PRO MONTHLY3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • GHOSTLIFT PRO WEEKLY$4.997 Days
  • GHOSTLIFT PRO ANNUAL3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • GHOSTLIFT PRO LIFETIME$22.99

Questions

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

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