DIY Gains vs Iron Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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 โ helps you track your workouts and see your progress over time. What you can do: โข Build your own workouts with any exercises you choose โข Log sets, reps, and weight as you train โข Track your progress with clean, easy-to-read charts โข See volume, max weight, reps, and sets over time โข 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 โ 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.
Iron Meter
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Track your body measurements and monitor your fitness progress over time. Iron Meter lets you log every key body measurement: weight, neck, chest, waist, arms, legs, and more. Visualize your progress with beautiful charts and watch your body transform week by week. Key Features - Full Body Tracking: 20+ measurement types including weight, height, neck, shoulders, chest, abdomen, waist, hips, arms, forearms, wrists, thighs, calves, and ankles - Visual Silhouette: see your measurements mapped onto a body outline at a glance - Progress Charts: track any metric over 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, or all time - BMI Calculator: automatically calculated from your height and weight with color-coded categories - iCloud Sync: your data syncs automatically across all your devices - Import & Export: back up your data as a file and restore it anytime - Metric & Imperial: switch between cm/kg and inches/lbs instantly - Measurement Log: browse your full history and load any past entry - Dark Mode: full support for light and dark appearance Iron Meter is perfect for anyone on a fitness journey, whether you are losing weight, building muscle, or simply keeping track of your body over time. No subscriptions. No ads. Your data stays yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Iron Meter at none against DIY Gains's shown. DIY Gains's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DIY Gains | Iron Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | โ |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Searle | Sergii Bugera |
In-app purchases
DIY Gains
No in-app purchases
Iron Meter
No in-app purchases






