PressArc vs Gym Max
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PressArc
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PressArc helps you improve your bench press with a clear, structured plan. Log your workouts, see your strength progress, and know what weight to lift next. Features: • Simple bench workout logging • Strength estimate based on your recent sets • Goal tracking toward 100 kg • Progress insights over time • PressArc Pro for advanced progression tools Train with structure, not guesswork. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pressarc.app/privacy
Gym Max
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Strong training starts with the right numbers. GymMax builds your strength plan from your one-rep maximums: enter a max for each exercise, choose your load zones, and every working weight is calculated for you. HOW IT WORKS Set the maximum for each exercise. Define load zones as a percentage of your max plus a rep count, for example heavy 85% × 4, medium 75% × 8, light 65% × 12. Pick the number of cycles and tap Generate Plan. In one cycle every exercise goes through every zone, so three exercises, three zones, and four cycles give you 36 sets, each with an exact weight and rep count. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Keep a maximum for every exercise and see the working weight for each zone instantly - Create as many load zones as your program needs, with your own percentages and reps - Generate plans of up to 8 cycles with one tap - Round weights to 1.25, 2.5, or 5 kg, or keep the exact value - Tap any weight in the plan to see the exact calculation - Mark sets as done to record the actual weight and date - See at a glance whether you matched, exceeded, or lifted less than the plan: sets are color-coded - Hide completed sets and follow your progress with a counter - Archive finished plans and review every weight and date later - Update your maximums and generate the next plan while the archive keeps the old values PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your exercises, maximums, plans, and results stay on your device. No account, no tracking, and no internet connection needed for training. FREE AND FULL VERSION The free version includes three exercises and three load zones, and you can edit their names, maximums, percentages, and reps. The full version lets you add and remove exercises and zones without limits. One purchase, no subscription. Enter your max, generate the plan, and start lifting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gym Max at weekly against PressArc's every 3 weeks. PressArc's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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. PressArc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gym Max sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PressArc ships an update every 3 weeks, Gym Max weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PressArc | Gym Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmytro Hrechkin | Alexander Senin |
In-app purchases
PressArc
- PressArc Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- PressArc Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
Gym Max
- Tip Developer$1.99
- Full Version$2.99








