Recomp vs DIY Gains
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Recomp
Visually track your body transformation with this tool. Capture and organize progress photos to compare physique changes side-by-side, clearly seeing the results of your training and nutrition efforts.
- Capture progress photos
- Organize check-ins by date
- Side-by-side photo comparison
- Track long-term physique changes
- Simple interface
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Recomp Tracker helps you visually track your body transformation over time. Capture progress photos, organize check-ins, and compare your physique changes side-by-side so you can clearly see the results of your training and nutrition. Whether you're bodybuilding, cutting, bulking, or just staying consistent, Recomp Tracker keeps your progress organized. Features • Take progress photos directly in the app • Organize check-ins by date • Compare photos side-by-side • Track long-term physique changes • Simple, distraction-free interface Recomp Tracker is designed for athletes, bodybuilders, and anyone committed to improving their physique.
DIY Gains
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DIY Gains is the no-nonsense workout tracker built for people who just want to lift. No sign-up. No subscription. No bloat. Just open the app, log your workout, and get back to the gym floor. Simple by design Most fitness apps are overloaded with features you'll never use. DIY Gains does one thing well — helps you track your workouts and see your progress over time. What you can do: • Build your own workouts with any exercises you choose • Log sets, reps, and weight as you train • Track your progress with clean, easy-to-read charts • See volume, max weight, reps, and sets over time • Switch between light and dark mode Your data stays on your device Everything is stored locally. No cloud account required, no data sent anywhere. Your training history is yours. Built for the gym floor Designed to be fast to navigate with one hand between sets. No distractions, no upsells — just the information you need. Whether you're a beginner building your first programme or an experienced lifter who wants a simple log, DIY Gains keeps it straightforward.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Recomp at none against DIY Gains's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Recomp ships an update every 3 weeks, DIY Gains every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Recomp | DIY Gains |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Stepchin | Jonathan Searle |
In-app purchases
Recomp
No in-app purchases
DIY Gains
No in-app purchases









