Comparison

Next Set vs GymMe

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

Head to head
About

Next Set

Features
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Next Set is the simplest way to track your strength training. No fluff, no complicated setup — just log your workouts and let Next Set handle the rest. Build Your Perfect Workout Choose from 200+ exercises to create fully customized workout routines built around your goals. Whether you're focusing on upper body, lower body, or a full body split, Next Set has you covered. Track Every Rep, Every Set Log your weights and reps as you go and update them the moment you finish each exercise. Next Set tracks your progress over time so you can always see how far you've come and know exactly what to hit next session. Detailed Workout Summaries After every session, get a complete overview of your workout including: Average heart rate Total workout time Active energy burned Workout effort score Heart rate graph powered by HealthKit Built for Apple Watch Take Next Set to the gym without your phone. The Apple Watch companion app keeps your workout right on your wrist with rest timer notifications so you never lose track between sets. Your Data, Always Safe Next Set syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices with iCloud so your workout history is always backed up and available wherever you are.

About

GymMe

Features
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iPhone/iPad App For the Advanced User • Structured programs with templates — exercise selection, sets, reps, tempo, rest seconds • RPE tracking per set (Rate of Perceived Exertion) • e1RM calculation (estimated 1 Rep Max) and progress chart • Automatic weight/reps suggestions based on history (suggestion engine) • Superset support with interleaved rest logic • Tempo training (eccentric/concentric control) • Unilateral exercises (L/R tracked separately) • Personal Records (weight, reps, e1RM) with automatic detection • Data export in JSON • Metric / Imperial support For the Beginner • Free session mode without templates • First steps onboarding • Routine wizard (automatic program creation) • Exercise difficulty levels (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced) • Visual library with comprehensive muscle groups (including Hip Adductors & Abductors), equipment, videos/images • Draft saving — if a workout is interrupted, it resumes where it left off General • QR Code Sharing: Share workouts with friends or scan to instantly import routines • Downloadable Language Packs: Install, update, or remove additional languages directly inside the app.(Note: The Apple Watch app is currently available in English only) • Live Activity on the lock screen during rest • HealthKit integration (workout + calorie logging) • Rest timer with beep, visual countdown, and 'Hypertrophy tempo' voice cues are now available in 17 languages (including Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese), so you can keep your eyes off the screen. • Train smarter. Log drop sets, rest-pause, and L/R exercises right from your iPhone and your Apple Watch. Apple Watch For the Advanced User • Log sets directly from the watch (weight / reps / RPE with Digital Crown) • Weight increment with 3 levels (0.5 / 2.5 / 10 kg or 1 / 5 / 25 lbs) • Real-time heart rate (BPM) displayed inline on screen • Change exercise mid-workout with a pencil picker • Skip rest to return to the next set immediately • Cancel / Save workout with confirmation from the watch — no iPhone needed For the Beginner • Automatic rest timer start as soon as a set is completed • Audio + haptic notification at the start and end of rest • "Next Set X" label during rest so the user knows what's coming • Elapsed timer (in progress + stopwatch) for a sense of progress Flow & UX • Start workout from the watch (workout list → exercise selection → workout in progress) • Start workout from iPhone → automatically opens exercise picker on the watch • kg/lbs sync from iPhone settings • Full functionality without ever taking the iPhone out of your pocket Have fun :)

Screenshots

Next Set4 screens
GymMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Set at none against GymMe's 5. GymMe's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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. GymMe sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Next Set asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Next Set versus GymMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext SetGymMe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperATLASCODE LLC (US)RECOGNITO E.E

In-app purchases

None

Next Set

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

GymMe

One-time5
  • 100 Credits$0.99
  • 100 Credits$2.99
  • 500 Credits$4.99
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  • 1000 Credits$9.99
  • 2000 Credits$19.99

Questions

Is Next Set free?
Next Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GymMe free?
GymMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Next Set or GymMe have ads?
Neither Next Set nor GymMe shows ads.

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