Comparison

GymTracker vs SipStep

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

Head to head
About

GymTracker

Features
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GymTracker - Smart Progress The complete fitness tracking app for iPhone and iPad. Log workouts, monitor strength progression, track health metrics, and train smarter every session. On your own, or coached. COACH & ATHLETE MODE (PRO) Coach and athlete on one platform, with no more programs passed around over chat or PDF. - For the athlete: link your coach with an invite code, get tailored programs straight on your phone, and accept proposals with a tap - For the coach: manage your athletes, build and propose programs, review each one's volume, records and weekly trend - Built-in chat to stay in touch between sessions - Coach Portal on the web: build and edit programs from your desktop, with a full editor and exercise library - Access to an athlete's data always requires their permission, and it can be revoked at any time TRAINING PROGRAMS Create structured programs with custom exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods. Import workout plans from PDFs, photos, or plain text: snap a picture of a printed or handwritten program and the AI parses exercises and builds the program for you automatically. LIVE WORKOUT TRACKING Log sets in real time with automatic rest timers. Every rep recorded, every weight saved. Start and control workouts from your wrist with Apple Watch support and Live Activities on the Lock Screen. STRENGTH ANALYTICS Volume charts, muscle distribution, progression curves, and personal records, tracked over weeks and months. See exactly how you're progressing and where to focus next. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Syncs workouts, heart rate, calories, and body weight bidirectionally with Apple Health. All your fitness data in one place. CLOUD SYNC & OFFLINE Your data syncs across all your devices automatically. Works fully offline and reconciles when connectivity returns. No subscription required to train. FREE PLAN - 1 workout program (up to 5 training days) - Exercise history: last 10 entries - AI Program Import: 1 per month - Basic statistics - Apple Health sync - Profile cloud sync - Banner ads are shown in the free plan GYMTRACKER PRO Unlock the full potential of your training: - Coach & Athlete mode, including the Coach Portal on the web - Unlimited workout programs and training days - Full exercise history, no limits - AI program import: up to 10 per month - Workout reports - Advanced statistics and analysis - Custom exercise library - Full cloud sync (workouts, exercises, history) - Apple Watch Live Activities - Muscle group heat maps - Data export - Ads removed Monthly or annual subscription. Auto-renewing. Cancel anytime. TERMS & PRIVACY End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gymtracker-smartprogress.web.app/privacy.html

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SipStep

Features
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SipStep is the water reminder that moves with you — track your water and your steps in one beautiful ring, synced across iPhone and Apple Watch. Most apps count your water. SipStep counts your water AND your activity — every sip and every step. • Smart reminders that adapt to when you fall behind • One-tap logging with 12 drinks + custom • Steps & distance from Apple Health, activity-aware goal • Turn a walk or run into a session — time, distance, pace, heart rate • Streaks, challenges and friends • Apple Watch app, widgets & Live Activities Ā· 11 languages Free logging stays free, forever. SipStep Plus unlocks themes, insights, custom drinks, calorie tracking and more. Drink water, move more, feel better. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sipstep.com/privacy

Screenshots

GymTracker4 screens
SipStep2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SipStep at every 4 days against GymTracker's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. GymTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SipStep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymTracker ships an update every 2 weeks, SipStep every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
GymTracker versus SipStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymTrackerSipStep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaolo NovettiIdeaToWeb Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymTracker

Subscriptions2
  • GymTracker PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • GymTracker PRO Annual$24.991 Year
4 purchases

SipStep

Subscriptions4
  • SipStep Plus$1.991 Month
  • SipStep Family$4.991 Month
  • SipStep Plus$14.991 Year
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  • SipStep Family$19.991 Year

Questions

Is GymTracker free?
GymTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SipStep free?
SipStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymTracker or SipStep have ads?
Both GymTracker and SipStep show ads.
Which is updated more often, GymTracker or SipStep?
GymTracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and SipStep every 4 days. Most recently, GymTracker was updated on October 5, 2026 and SipStep on September 28, 2026.

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