Comparison

DIY Gains vs WOD Shuffle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — 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

WOD Shuffle

Features
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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 Ɨ 20/10, and proper EMOM signaling OWN YOUR TRAINING • Exclude any movement or piece of equipment you don't have access to — 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 — no account, no ads, no nonsense Built by a CrossFitter who got tired of programming his own workouts.

Screenshots

DIY Gains3 screens
WOD Shuffle3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
DIY Gains versus WOD Shuffle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIY GainsWOD Shuffle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan SearleBallparkDeal, LLC

In-app purchases

None

DIY Gains

No in-app purchases

None

WOD Shuffle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DIY Gains free?
DIY Gains is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WOD Shuffle free?
WOD Shuffle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DIY Gains or WOD Shuffle have ads?
DIY Gains shows ads; WOD Shuffle does not.
Which is updated more often, DIY Gains or WOD Shuffle?
DIY Gains ships an update every 11 days, and WOD Shuffle every 10 days. Most recently, DIY Gains was updated on October 25, 2026 and WOD Shuffle on October 28, 2026.

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