TRACE GYM vs gainzy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
TRACE GYM
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A gym tracker built for people who actually train. This app focuses on one thing: making strength training easier to log, easier to understand, and easier to improve over time. No social feeds. No unnecessary features. Just fast logging, clear history, and meaningful progress insights.
gainzy
This app is a free, ad-free workout tracker that automatically logs your progress, detects personal records, and suggests weight increases. It offers a comprehensive history, exercise library, and Apple Watch integration for a seamless training experience.
- Automatic last set tracking
- Personal record detection
- Auto-progression suggestions
- Full workout history
- Templates and supersets
- Volume analytics
- Apple Watch logging
- Rest timer on Dynamic Island
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every feature. free forever. gainzy is the workout tracker that gives you everything โ no subscription, no paywall, no ads. ever. other apps lock their best features behind $5โ6/month. gainzy doesn't. โโ WHAT YOU GET (all free, always) ยท "last time" on every set โ see the exact weight and reps from your last session, automatically. always know what to beat. ยท PR detection โ automatic personal record alerts mid-workout, every time you hit a new best. ยท auto-progression โ gainzy tracks your consistency and tells you when it's time to add weight. your personal trainer, built in. ยท full workout history โ every session, every set, every rep. searchable, always yours. ยท templates & supersets โ build your programs once, run them forever. group exercises into supersets with one tap. ยท volume analytics โ total sets, reps, and tonnage per muscle group over time. see what you actually train. ยท 400+ exercises โ with muscle diagrams and instructions. ยท plate calculator โ never do the math in your head again. ยท Apple Watch โ log sets from your wrist without touching your phone. ยท rest timer on the Dynamic Island โ put your phone down between sets, see the countdown without unlocking. ยท home screen widget โ your streak and next workout, always visible. ยท workout share card โ shareable summary after every session. โโ PRIVATE BY DESIGN everything stays on your device. no account required. no cloud server. optional iCloud backup uses your personal Apple account โ i never see your data. โโ BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO LIFT not an influencer platform. not a social network. just a clean, fast, native iOS app for people who show up and do the work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TRACE GYM at none against gainzy's 2. TRACE GYM also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. gainzy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TRACE GYM asks for nothing beyond the download.
TRACE GYM ships an update every 5 days, gainzy every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | TRACE GYM | gainzy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robin Hendrickx | Gero Christlan Pocha |
In-app purchases
TRACE GYM
No in-app purchases
gainzy
- Small Tip$1.99
- Big tip$4.99









