Comparison

GymReader vs GymScan

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

Head to head
About

GymReader

Effortlessly capture treadmill workout data by simply taking a photo of your screen. The app uses OCR to read your stats and automatically syncs them to Apple Health for seamless progress tracking. Never lose a workout again, even if your tracker fails.

Highlights
  • Scan treadmill screen with camera
  • OCR reads steps, distance, calories
  • Syncs data to Apple Health
  • Automatic workout logging
  • No manual data entry
  • Track progress and trends
Features
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GymReader – Treadmill Tracking Made Effortless! Tired of losing your treadmill stats because your Apple Watch battery died or you forgot to start your tracker? GymReader makes sure every step, distance, and calorie counts—effortlessly. How It Works: Snap a Photo – Take a quick picture of your treadmill screen. OCR Reads Your Stats – GymReader automatically captures steps, distance, and calories burned. Sync to Apple Health – Your workout is logged instantly, ready for progress tracking and trends. Why You’ll Love GymReader: Never Miss a Workout – Perfect for when your usual tracker is dead, forgotten, or inconvenient. Super Fast & Easy – No typing, no manual entry, no guesswork. Seamless Integration – Works with Apple Health so all your workouts are in one place. Whether you run daily, jog occasionally, or just want to keep accurate records of your treadmill workouts, GymReader keeps your fitness data safe and up-to-date. Scan. Track. Done. Every treadmill session counts.

About

GymScan

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GymScan makes your workouts simpler and easier to organize. Link gym equipment to QR codes, scan to open the corresponding exercises, and record your training data directly at the gym. FEATURES • Open exercises and equipment using QR codes • Record weight, repetitions, time, distance, and rounds • Create personalized workout plans and training days • View your progress and workout history clearly • Track body weight, waist, and body fat • Optional synchronization with Apple Health • Schedule workouts and reminders • Link multiple exercises to one piece of equipment PRIVACY GymScan works without registration. Your exercises, workout plans, training entries, and body measurements are stored locally on your device and are not transferred to our own server. You decide whether to use optional Apple services such as Apple Health, Calendar, or notifications. Scan, train, and track your progress—all in one app.

Screenshots

GymReader3 screens
GymScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GymScan at none against GymReader's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
GymReader versus GymScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymReaderGymScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaman MittalYannick Thaller

In-app purchases

None

GymReader

No in-app purchases

None

GymScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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