Comparison

GymGenius vs Grif

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

Grif

Log your exercises, sets, and progress with this intuitive workout tracker. Build custom routines, monitor your performance over time with detailed analytics, and utilize a rest timer. Share workout summaries and export local backups.

Highlights
  • Record exercises and sets
  • Build custom programs and templates
  • Rest timer with reminders
  • Edit completed workouts
  • View charts and personal records
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration
  • Share workout summaries
Features
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Grif is a workout log. Record exercises and sets while you train, revisit your history, and see how your results change over time. With Grif, you can: • start a workout without a program or build your own programs and workout templates; • record reps, working weights, and notes; • use a rest timer and optional reminders; • edit completed workouts and search your history; • explore charts, personal records, and analytics summaries; • follow an active workout on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on supported devices; • share a workout summary card; • export a local backup. No account is required. Workout data is stored locally on your device.

Screenshots

GymGenius4 screens
Grif4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: GymGenius at 3 against Grif's 1. GymGenius also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GymGenius versus Grif: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymGeniusGrif
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan ChabanovRINAMIKA, OOO

In-app purchases

None

GymGenius

No in-app purchases

None

Grif

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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