# Undertone vs GymPal

The clearest difference is monetization model: Undertone at ad-supported against GymPal's subscription. Undertone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). GymPal's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Undertone sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and GymPal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GymPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Undertone's written reviews are positive against 100% of GymPal's.

Undertone ships an update every 5 days, GymPal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Undertone | GymPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undertone-therapy-notes/id6762648260/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gympal-workout-accountability/id6809384135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 81 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic Health Analytics Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894940266) | [Build Momentum Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845688919) |

## What reviewers say

### Undertone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undertone-therapy-notes/id6762648260)

This app helps individuals in therapy organize and reflect on their sessions. It provides summaries of recorded or uploaded sessions, allows users to save key insights and reminders, and prepares them for future appointments by reviewing past discussions and planned topics. It aims to enhance continuity and retention of therapeutic work between sessions.

**Highlights:** Record or upload session audio, Session summaries with key themes, Save insights and reminders, Organize past sessions, Prepare for future appointments, Track homework and follow-through

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check-in - Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Ongoing - Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Momentum - Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Check-in - Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Ongoing - Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Momentum - Yearly Subscription | $134.99 | per year |


### GymPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gympal-workout-accountability/id6809384135)

This app pairs you with a gym partner or squad to hold each other accountable for weekly gym attendance. Set shared goals, check in with photo proof, and maintain a shared streak to avoid agreed-upon wagers. Focuses on consistent showing up rather than detailed workout stats.

**Highlights:** Partner/squad pairing, Customizable weekly attendance rules, Photo check-ins for proof, Shared streak tracking, Non-monetary wager system, Home screen widget for real-time updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GymPal MAX Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| GymPal MAX Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Undertone free?

Undertone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GymPal free?

GymPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Undertone or GymPal?

GymPal is rated higher. Undertone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while GymPal averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Undertone or GymPal have ads?

GymPal shows ads; Undertone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Undertone or GymPal?

Undertone ships an update every 5 days, and GymPal every 2 days. Most recently, Undertone was updated on October 25, 2026 and GymPal on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*