Comparison

Boost vs jim

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

Head to head
About

Boost

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Workout templates
  • In-app timer
  • Lock screen timer
  • Dynamic Island timer
  • Progress metrics
  • Volume tracking
  • Training load calculation
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Boost3 screens
jim4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Boost versus jim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoostjim
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAVID A VELASQUEZJared Krajewski

In-app purchases

None

Boost

No in-app purchases

None

jim

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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