Comparison

DIY Gains vs Iron Meter

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

Head to head
About

DIY Gains

Features
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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: โ€ข Build your own workouts with any exercises you choose โ€ข Log sets, reps, and weight as you train โ€ข Track your progress with clean, easy-to-read charts โ€ข See volume, max weight, reps, and sets over time โ€ข 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.

About

Iron Meter

Features
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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.

Screenshots

DIY Gains3 screens
Iron Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
DIY Gains versus Iron Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIY GainsIron Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan SearleSergii Bugera

In-app purchases

None

DIY Gains

No in-app purchases

None

Iron Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DIY Gains free?
DIY Gains is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iron Meter free?
Iron Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DIY Gains or Iron Meter have ads?
DIY Gains shows ads; Iron Meter does not.

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