Comparison

GymPaper vs TBT

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

Head to head
About

GymPaper

Features
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GymPaper is completely free - your smart training companion for strength and cardio workouts, with no account, cloud, or ads. Leave your old notebook and every overcomplicated app behind. GymPaper brings the simplicity of pen and paper, enhanced with meaningful analytics - and a privacy-first approach. Your data is yours: no account required, never sold to third parties, permanent access and a full export of your entire history whenever you want. Built for people who want to focus on their gains, not on managing a profile or a social media presence. No cloud, no ads, no distractions. EVERYTHING IS FREE: β€’ Strength & cardio tracking - sets, reps, weights, duration & distance, with a UI built for gym-flow speed β€’ Live Activity - your rest timer right on the lock screen & Dynamic Island, including total workout time β€’ Custom plate calculator β€’ RPE tracking per set β€’ Custom rest times per exercise β€’ Personal Records - automatic detection of your best lifts (1, 3, 5, 10 reps) β€’ Smart workout history to nail progressive overload β€’ Exercise database with dozens of built-in exercises + your own β€’ Apple Health sync β€’ Offline & private: all data stays on your device, no server, no third-party tracking The only optional extra is full data export (CSV/JSON) - and even that's more of a thank-you to anyone who wants to support development with a voluntary tip than an actual paywall. Whether it's bodybuilding, powerlifting, cardio, or general fitness - GymPaper helps you stay on top of it. Available in German, English, and Spanish. Download now and start tracking - completely free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TBT

Features
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Your health, in one place. TBT brings together your body, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and lab data to show your progress in a simple, intelligent, and personalized way β€” with goals calculated from published formulas, not made-up rules. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Get a complete view of your progress over time. Log weight, body composition, nutrition, hydration, exercise, and other indicators that matter for your goals, with 30, 60, and 90-day history and trends. Track: - Weight and body composition - Body fat and lean mass - Nutrition and macronutrients - Hydration - Exercise and physical activity - Sleep - Historical progress AI-GUIDED NUTRITION Snap a photo of your meal or just describe what you ate β€” AI calculates calories, protein, carbs, and fat automatically, with no need to log every ingredient by hand. YOUR LAB RESULTS Organize your lab tests in TBT and track your key markers over time. Photograph or upload your reports β€” AI extracts the values automatically. View results, reference ranges, and trends in one place, with no more lost PDFs in your inbox. UNDERSTAND YOUR DATA WITH AI Beyond just logging information, TBT helps you understand trends and the relationships between your habits and your results. AI can analyze your progress, identify patterns, and connect different pieces of your history. SCIENCE-BASED GOALS Every calorie, macro, and sleep target is calculated from published formulas (Harris-Benedict, ACSM activity ranges, National Sleep Foundation), with the bibliographic source shown for every number. INTEGRATIONS Connect TBT to the data sources you already use. With your authorization, TBT can read data from Apple Health, such as sleep, steps, workouts, and available body composition information. Sending data from TBT to Apple Health is optional and depends on your authorization. TBT PREMIUM AI-powered lab and meal analysis, full Apple Health integration, and unlimited history are part of the Premium subscription. TRACK. UNDERSTAND. EVOLVE. TBT was built to turn your data into a clearer view of your progress and help you stay consistent with your goals. TBT is intended for users 18 and older. It is a health tracking and education tool β€” the information and analyses generated by the app do not replace evaluation, diagnosis, or guidance from healthcare professionals. Consult a professional before making decisions related to your health. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GymPaper4 screens
TBT4 screens

Verdict

The call

GymPaper and TBT are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. GymPaper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TBT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GymPaper versus TBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymPaperTBT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size76 MB79 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperErik ReuterBaginski ServiΓ§os de InformΓ‘tica

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GymPaper

Subscriptions2
  • GymPaper Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • GymPaper Pro Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • GymPaper Pro Lifetime$44.99
2 purchases

TBT

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is GymPaper free?
GymPaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TBT free?
TBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymPaper or TBT have ads?
Neither GymPaper nor TBT shows ads.

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