DIY Gains vs WOD Shuffle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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 ā 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 ā 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.
WOD Shuffle
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Stop staring at a blank whiteboard. Tap shuffle, get a workout, hit start. Free. Offline. No account. WOD Shuffle generates random CrossFit-style workouts (AMRAPs, For Time, EMOMs, Chippers, 21-15-9 couplets) from a curated catalog of movements and equipment, and ships with every classic Benchmark and Hero WOD built in. WHAT YOU GET ⢠Infinite Random WODs: the generator balances cardio, gymnastics, and weightlifting so you don't get four barbell movements in a row ⢠Every classic Benchmark: Annie, Angie, Barbara, Cindy, Diane, Elizabeth, Fran, Grace, Helen, Isabel, Jackie, Karen, Kelly, Mary, Nancy, and more ⢠100+ Hero WODs ⢠Smart Timer: countdown for AMRAPs, count-up for For Time, Tabata 8 Ć 20/10, and proper EMOM signaling OWN YOUR TRAINING ⢠Exclude any movement or piece of equipment you don't have access to ā the generator respects every constraint ⢠Travel without a barbell? Filter to bodyweight only and the app builds a real workout, not a watered-down one ⢠At a globo gym? Strip out rings, GHD, and rope climbs in two taps DESIGNED FOR THE GYM FLOOR ⢠One-tap shuffle, one-tap start ⢠Big, readable timer designed to be glanceable mid-thruster ⢠Works offline ā no account, no ads, no nonsense Built by a CrossFitter who got tired of programming his own workouts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WOD Shuffle at none against DIY Gains's shown. DIY Gains's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DIY Gains ships an update every 11 days, WOD Shuffle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DIY Gains | WOD Shuffle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 10 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Searle | BallparkDeal, LLC |
In-app purchases
DIY Gains
No in-app purchases
WOD Shuffle
No in-app purchases








