Comparison

DIY Gains vs BarC.

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

BarC.

Features
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BarC turns calisthenics performance into a competitive ranking system. Log your best results across pulling, pushing, static, and legs & core exercises. Your performances are scored using exercise-specific standards and converted into medals ranging from Bronze to Diamond. With BarC you can: • Earn medals for exercises such as pull-ups, dips, muscle-ups, weighted movements, handstands, levers, planche progressions, L-sits, and more • Build category ratings across Pulling, Pushing, Statics, and Legs & Core • Track your best performance for every exercise • Upload proof videos for verified results • Compete on Friends, Country, and Global leaderboards • Compare results within gender divisions • Earn athlete titles based on your strongest categories • Track your activity streak and overall rating BarC uses your profile and performance data to create fairer comparisons between athletes while keeping every exercise challenging and rewarding. Train. Improve. Earn your rank.

Screenshots

DIY Gains3 screens
BarC.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BarC. at none against DIY Gains's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
DIY Gains versus BarC.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIY GainsBarC.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJonathan SearleMohammad Adnan Kamil Shaban

In-app purchases

None

DIY Gains

No in-app purchases

None

BarC.

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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