GymLite vs MoveJournal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GymLite
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Focus on your workout log. GymLite is a minimalist workout tracker for strength and cardio training. Record each session, manage rest between sets, and review your training history in one place. β Log strength and cardio workouts β’ Track duration, distance, floors, incline, and intensity for cardio exercises β’ Review workout time, sets, volume, exercises, and muscle groups after each session β’ Save a different rest duration for each exercise β’ Check workout and rest status from Live Activity β See your training at a glance β’ Review your last 7 days of volume, todayβs workout, and recent sessions on Home β’ Browse color-coded workout days and muscle groups in the History calendar β’ Select a day or week to review its sessions and totals β’ Track your weekly workout streak β Choose what to train next β’ Get a muscle group recommendation based on recent sessions and rest intervals β’ See which areas have had more time to recover β’ Repeat a recommended or recent strength session β’ Start an empty workout whenever you prefer β Build your workout library β’ Add custom exercises to the default exercise list β’ Save notes for exercise cues, condition, and routine details β’ Create templates for workouts you repeat β’ Prepare a workout from recommendations, recent sessions, or templates β Share your workout record β’ Create workout cards with dark, light, or transparent backgrounds β’ Save, copy, or share a workout card β’ Post a card to Instagram Stories when Instagram is available β Designed for the gym β’ Use a dark interface that stays readable in low-light spaces β’ Keep core workout records on your device β’ Start without creating an account β’ Log workouts without an internet connection With GymLite, cut the complexity and make workout tracking feel lighter. Terms of Use (EULA): https://warp-faucet-136.notion.site/2f3eebd7b95380a4ba72cae899d68eb5 Privacy Policy: https://warp-faucet-136.notion.site/2f3eebd7b95380189d8af3d8e44b6485 Contact: service@hexacompany.org
MoveJournal
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Your yoga, pilates, swimming, and dance sessions deserve to be tracked, even without a smartwatch or ring. MoveJournal is a simple workout logger built for people who move without wearables. Everything is processed privately on your device and works fully offline. LOG ANY WORKOUT IN SECONDS Just say or type what you did. This workout tracker instantly logs your session, calculates personalized calories based on your profile (gender and weight) and workout intensity, and updates your rings and goals. No forms, no stopwatch needed. "I did a vigorous 45-minute pilates session this morning." Say words like vigorous, gentle, power, slow, or easy. MoveJournal automatically adjusts your calorie burn. It understands natural language and supports yoga, pilates, swimming, barre, dance, cycling, stretching, martial arts β anything you actually do. CONFIRM AND SHARE YOUR WINS Review details, then share beautiful workout cards to social media or wherever you want. WATCH YOUR PROGRESS GROW Daily calorie and minute rings update instantly. Weekly bars show the shape of your week, and monthly charts turn your habit into a visible journey. STATS ACROSS WEEK, MONTH AND YEAR Track total workouts, active minutes, and calories. Discover your favourite activities and spot trends over time. GOALS THAT FIT YOUR LIFE Set daily, weekly, and monthly targets. Add your gender and weight, and MoveJournal personalizes calorie estimates for you. REST DAYS, RESPECTED Schedule your rest days and celebrate them. No empty rings, no guilt. Recovery is part of the process. APPLE HEALTH AND ICLOUD SYNC (OPTIONAL) Export workouts to Apple Health and keep your data backed up across devices if you want. LIGHT, DARK, OR SYSTEM THEME Choose the look you love. No wearable needed. The easiest way to voice-log workouts and track your fitness journey is here. A subscription (monthly or yearly) is required to use the app. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at the end of the trial unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.movejournalapp.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymLite at none against MoveJournal's 2. GymLite also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). MoveJournal's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. MoveJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GymLite asks for nothing beyond the download.
GymLite ships an update fortnightly, MoveJournal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GymLite | MoveJournal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 26.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hexa Co. | Tetiana Vertiukh |
In-app purchases
GymLite
No in-app purchases
MoveJournal
- MoveJournal Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- MoveJournal Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year









