Comparison

GymL vs VolumeX

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

Head to head
About

GymL

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About

VolumeX

Track your gym and Hyrox training with specialized libraries and beginner plans. Effortlessly manage nutrition with AI photo analysis and visualize your progress with detailed charts. Customize units and language for a personalized fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Dual-mode training library (Gym & Hyrox)
  • AI photo food analysis for nutrition tracking
  • Smart beginner workout plans
  • In-depth volume and history tracking
  • Customizable units and language support
  • Strength breakthrough trend predictions (Pro)
Features
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Log your workouts and your meals in one app. VolumeX is a gym tracker and calorie counter made by an indie developer in Hong Kong, available in English and Traditional Chinese. WORKOUT LOGGING • Log weight, reps and sets for every exercise • PR tracking, so you can see when you hit a new personal best • Training volume charts to check your progressive overload • 1,300+ exercises with animated demos and instructions • Beginner plans: choose 2–5 training days a week and get a split routine • Switch between kg and lb anytime CALORIES & MACROS • Free food search, including a Hong Kong restaurant directory (e.g. ę•čÆå†°å»³) • Favourites: re-add the meals you eat often in a tap • Barcode scanning with a free daily quota • Manual entry for anything else • AI photo food scan: snap your meal to estimate calories, protein, carbs and fat (1 free scan a day, unlimited with Pro) • Daily calorie and macro goals from your TDEE, or set your own • Water log AI COACH & MEAL PLANS • Chat with the AI coach about your training and nutrition • Get an AI meal plan based on your goals TRAIN WITH FRIENDS • Groups and friends leaderboards to keep each other consistent BRING YOUR HISTORY • Import past workouts from a CSV export (e.g. from Strong or Hevy) • Sync with Apple Health VOLUMEX PRO (OPTIONAL) Workout logging, food search and Favourites are free, with no ads. Pro adds unlimited AI photo scans, AI nutrition estimates in manual entry, and Strength Breakthrough Trend insights. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11gTEpif9I46hPqu5J6qunLoky5Db1Tw4OlhcXinF0nA/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: Calorie, TDEE and nutrition figures in VolumeX are estimates for informational purposes only and are not medical advice. Please consult a doctor or registered dietitian before making major changes to your diet or training.

Screenshots

GymL3 screens
VolumeX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymL at none against VolumeX's 2. VolumeX's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. VolumeX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GymL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
GymL versus VolumeX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymLVolumeX
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB471 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYat Long LAWHO CHEONG CHENG

In-app purchases

None

GymL

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VolumeX

Subscriptions2
  • VolumeX Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • VolumeX Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is GymL free?
GymL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VolumeX free?
VolumeX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymL or VolumeX have ads?
Neither GymL nor VolumeX shows ads.

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