GymRx vs STUDIO 61ST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GymRx
This app helps serious lifters train smarter by logging exercises, sets, reps, and weight. It offers an AI coach for real-time suggestions, a comprehensive exercise library with videos, and detailed progress tracking to help you hit new personal records.
- Log exercises, sets, reps, weight, and RIR
- AI coach for real-time weight and rep suggestions
- 264 exercise library with video demonstrations
- Automatic personal record detection and analytics
- Syncs with Apple HealthKit
- Import from other popular workout apps
- Offline-first functionality
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GymRx is a powerful workout tracker and gym log built for serious lifters who want to train smarter, track progress, and hit new personal records. Whether you're powerlifting, bodybuilding, or training for strength, GymRx helps you focus on lifting — not typing. LOGGING & WORKOUT TRACKING - Log exercises, sets, reps, weight, and RIR (Reps in Reserve) - Auto-fill previous weight and reps - Automatic 50% and 75% warm-up sets - Cardio & duration-based exercises (running, cycling, planks) - Auto-start rest timer after every set - Live Activity rest timer on your lock screen and Dynamic Island APPLE WATCH - Log sets, reps, and weight directly from your wrist - Rest timer with haptic feedback - Live heart rate monitoring during workouts - Full sync with your iPhone — start on one, continue on the other PUSH COACH — YOUR AI SPOTTER - Real-time weight and rep suggestions on every set - Learns from your history and adjusts for fatigue - RIR-aware — respects your target intensity - Works during the workout, not after 264 EXERCISE LIBRARY WITH VIDEO DEMOS - Filter by muscle group, equipment, or movement pattern - Built-in video demonstrations - Create unlimited custom exercises WORKOUT PLANS & SCHEDULING - Build unlimited workout templates - Assign routines to specific days - Start today's workout in two taps PROGRESS, PRs & ANALYTICS - Automatic personal record detection - Strength percentiles - Workout streak and milestone celebrations - 8 customizable chart types - Calendar heatmap - Muscle frequency & movement balance tracking HEALTH & RECOVERY - Syncs with Apple HealthKit — body weight, HRV, resting heart rate, and sleep - Readiness Score — see if you're recovered enough to push hard today - Body weight trend chart with smoothing and time range filters - All health data stays on your device TOOLS - Plate calculator - Home screen widgets - Siri Shortcuts — "Start Push Day" hands-free - Shareable workout cards - 4 color themes plus full dark mode support IMPORT & EXPORT - Import from Strong, Hevy, JEFIT, and FitNotes - Export your full history (CSV or JSON) - Offline-first — full functionality without internet PREMIUM - Full history access - Training blocks - Advanced analytics - 14-day free trial GymRx offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions for premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://app.cascademobile.dev/legal/gymrx/terms Privacy Policy: https://app.cascademobile.dev/legal/gymrx/privacy
STUDIO 61ST
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Unlock your full potential and manage your movement journey with ease. Whether you’re hitting the main stage, spinning on the pole, or finding your rhythm in a hip-hop or floorwork class, our app is designed to keep you connected to your studio community. Your Studio, In Your Pocket Stop toggling between browsers and emails. From booking your favorite apparatus to tracking your progress, everything you need is just a tap away. Seamless Booking: Browse the live schedule and reserve your spot in pole, dance, or flexibility classes in seconds. Waitlist Alerts: Never miss a sold-out session. Get instant notifications when a spot opens up so you can jump back into the rotation. Membership Management: Purchase class packs, renew memberships, and view your attendance history without ever visiting the front desk.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STUDIO 61ST at none against GymRx's 4. GymRx's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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. GymRx sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. STUDIO 61ST asks for nothing beyond the download.
GymRx ships an update every 3 weeks, STUDIO 61ST every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GymRx | STUDIO 61ST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Garrett Coughlin | Sutra Fitness, Inc. |
In-app purchases
GymRx
- GymRx Premium$3.991 Month
- Cascade Fitness Bundle$6.991 Month
- GymRx Premium$39.991 Year
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- Cascade Fitness Bundle$49.991 Year
STUDIO 61ST
No in-app purchases









