Kenso vs GymLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kenso
This app helps you plan and log your strength training sessions with features like automatic weight and rep suggestions, structured program creation, and progress tracking. It adapts to your training environment, whether at home or in the gym, offering insights and a distraction-free interface.
- Strength training planner
- Gym workout logger
- Automatic target weight/reps
- Structured program creation
- Progress tracking
- Workout rest timer
- Multiple training locations
Read full descriptionHide full description
Kenso is a workout tracker, strength training planner, nutrition tracker, and AI coach for lifters who want more than a logbook. Track every set, follow or import a program, log your meals, and understand how your training and recovery fit together. Whether you’re building muscle, getting stronger, or losing fat, Kenso helps you see what’s working and what to do next. TRAIN YOUR WAY * Log workouts with or without a program * Build your own plan or import one from a PDF or photo * Choose from 40+ templates, including Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, Full Body, and Wendler 5/3/1 * Import workout history from Strong or Hevy * Track sets, reps, weights, RPE, rest times, and PRs SMARTER PROGRESSION * Get next-session weight and rep targets based on performance * Use built-in progression methods, including progressive overload and strategic resets * Track estimated one-rep max, personal records, and strength trends * Keep equipment-specific history across gyms and machines SEE IF YOUR PROGRAM IS WORKING * Review adherence, milestones, and weekly training volume * Compare muscle-group volume with productive training ranges * See which muscles may need more or less work * Explore program performance and coaching recommendations TRACK YOUR NUTRITION * Log meals and track calories, protein, carbs, and fat * Search foods, scan barcodes, and adjust serving sizes * Add quick macro entries and monitor daily targets * Keep fueling alongside training and recovery UNDERSTAND YOUR STRENGTH * Strength Score and Muscle Body Map show how you’re progressing * Explore muscle balance, hypertrophy volume, and strength trends * Track training against MEV, MAV, and MRV ranges RECOVER WITH CONTEXT * See muscle-by-muscle recovery and fatigue * Track sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, and activity through supported Apple Health connections * Learn which recovery signals matter most for your training * Review training load and use Rest Mode when needed AI COACHING GROUNDED IN YOUR DATA Ask why a lift stalled, whether to deload, or how to adjust your next training block. Kenso’s AI coach uses your workouts, programs, progress, and recovery—not generic advice. Connect Kenso with ChatGPT to explore your training, too. TRAIN WITH YOUR CREW Share workouts and programs in private groups, compare PRs and adherence, and encourage training partners. START FREE. GO FURTHER WITH PRO. Free workout logging, program tools, history, and selected performance and recovery features. Pro unlocks AI coaching, AI-assisted program building, and deeper training intelligence. No streak shaming. No unnecessary gamification. Just better tools for better training. Train with intention. Train with Kenso. KENSO PRO SUBSCRIPTION Optional auto-renewing subscription: $5.99/month or $49.99/year. A free trial may be available to eligible subscribers; prices vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your device’s subscription settings. Terms: https://kensoforge.com/terms Privacy: https://kensoforge.com/privacy
GymLock
Read full descriptionHide full description
Your workout starts. Your distractions stop. GymLock blocks distracting apps while you train, helping you stay focused, follow your workout plan and make every session count. No endless scrolling between sets. No losing momentum. Just focused training and measurable progress. LOCK OUT DISTRACTIONS • Choose the apps and categories that distract you • Start a workout to activate the lock • Keep distracting apps blocked until your session ends • Track clean sessions, locked-in time and focus streaks TRAIN WITH PURPOSE • Build and schedule your workouts • Follow structured exercises, sets, reps and weights • Use built-in rest timers to maintain your pace • Track personal records and estimated one-rep maxes • Review strength trends across every lift SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Monitor workout consistency and training time • Measure focus scores and distraction-free sessions • View your strongest lift, heaviest set and latest records • Expand detailed performance cards for deeper insights • Follow your progress over time FUEL YOUR TRAINING • Track daily calories and protein • Save meals for faster logging • Monitor hydration throughout the day • Organize your supplement routine • Set targets for training and rest days COMPETE IN THE ARENA Opt in to GymLock leaderboards and compete by focus or training volume across your city, country and continent. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO TRAIN GymLock brings app blocking, workout planning, strength tracking, nutrition and competition together in one focused training experience. Stop scrolling. Start training. App blocking requires Screen Time permission. Leaderboard participation is optional. Some features require a GymLock Pro subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled through your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gymlock.co/privacy.html
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GymLock at none against Kenso's shown. Kenso's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Kenso sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and GymLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kenso ships an update every 5 days, GymLock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kenso | GymLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zenmonkeys Digital LLC | brandon ifeanyi |
In-app purchases
Kenso
- Kenso Pro$5.991 Month
- Kenso Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
GymLock
- GymLock Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- GymLock Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year









