Boost vs jim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boost
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Boost is the minimal workout log for people who just want to lift and go. No bloated exercise libraries. No setup wizards. No account required. Just a clean, beautiful way to log your sets, reps, and PRs — and get on with your day. What you can do: • Log workouts in seconds • Save and reuse your favorite templates • Track sets, reps, and weight • See your personal records at a glance • Keep your full workout history Built for everyone: Whether you're brand new to the gym or you've been lifting for years, Boost gets out of your way. Beginners love that there's nothing to figure out. Experienced lifters love that there's nothing in the way. No accounts. No ads. No noise. Just your workouts. Boost. Lift. Log. Done.
jim
Log your workouts with ease using this app. Create custom templates for your routines, track progress with detailed metrics, and utilize a built-in timer that functions on the lock screen and in the dynamic island.
- Workout templates
- In-app timer
- Lock screen timer
- Dynamic Island timer
- Progress metrics
- Volume tracking
- Training load calculation
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jim is a lightweight and easy to use workout logger featuring: - templates: set up your workouts and hit start to begin your session. - a set timer that works in app, on the lock screen and in the dynamic island. - metrics for workout progress, duration and total volume, and training load.
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Verdict
Boost and jim are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Boost | jim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DAVID A VELASQUEZ | Jared Krajewski |
In-app purchases
Boost
No in-app purchases
jim
No in-app purchases









