Comparison

Bram vs BodyLab

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

Head to head
About

Bram

This app transforms your natural gym notes into structured workout data, tracking sets, reps, weight, and progress over time. It offers a simpler way to log training sessions, analyze performance, and achieve strength goals without complex interfaces.

Highlights
  • Natural workout note logging
  • Automatic set, rep, and weight tracking
  • Personal record (PR) tracking
  • Weekly progress insights
  • Training history by day
  • Volume tracking by muscle group
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Bram is a simple workout and strength tracker built to help you get stronger without tracking harder. Write your workouts like you would in a notes app. Bram turns natural gym notes into structured sets, reps, weight, PRs, volume, training history, and weekly training insights — so you can see what is actually improving and know what to beat next. BUILT FOR LIFTERS WHO KNOW HOW THEY TRAIN Bram is built for lifters who already have a routine, program, or training style — and just want a better way to remember what they did, what improved, and what to beat next time. It works especially well if you currently track workouts in a notes app, notebook, spreadsheet, or gym app that feels heavier than it needs to be. WHY BRAM No spreadsheet. No dropdown maze. No social feed. No complicated routine setup before you can train. Just a calmer way to get stronger and track progress. WHAT BRAM TRACKS • Natural workout notes • Sets, reps, weight, and PRs • Weekly workout progress • Training history by day • Volume across muscle groups • Streaks and weekly targets • Apple Health context • Strength progress over time • Training insights without managing a giant fitness app NOTES-STYLE LOGGING. REAL WORKOUT TRACKING. Notes are fast, but they do not track PRs, volume, progress, or training history. Traditional workout apps can track more, but often make logging feel slower than training. Bram gives you the speed of notes with the structure of a real workout tracker. BUILT FOR MORE THAN BARBELLS Use Bram for lifting, accessories, bodyweight work, calisthenics, conditioning, or any workout you want to remember. WRITE YOUR WORKOUT. BRAM TRACKS THE REST. Start with your next workout and keep your training history in one place. SUBSCRIPTION Bram requires an auto-renewable subscription after a 3-day free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.trybram.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.trybram.app/privacy

About

BodyLab

Features
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Build your best body with BodyLab — the science-backed gym app that acts like a personal coach. Designed for serious lifters, BodyLab creates personalized workout programs powered by AI and tracks your progress with precision. Simple: open BodyLab, follow your plan, build more muscle than ever. WHAT YOU GET AI-POWERED WORKOUT PLANS Personalized programs built around your goals, schedule, and available equipment. Whether you train at the gym, at home, or with calisthenics — BodyLab adapts to you. SMART WORKOUT TRACKING Log sets, reps, and weights with a clean, intuitive interface. Less time tapping, more time lifting. AUTOMATIC PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD BodyLab calculates the optimal weights for every set based on your history and recovery. Stop guessing. Start growing. 300+ EXERCISES WITH TECHNIQUE GUIDES Detailed instructions and cues for every movement. Train with perfect form, avoid injuries, and maximize muscle activation. BODY PROGRESS TRACKING Photos, measurements, and personalized charts to visualize your transformation week by week. ADVANCED METRICS Strength trends, volume tracking, and body stats — everything you need to optimize every training block. What BodyLab users are saying: "Finally an app that actually thinks for me. Progressive overload on autopilot." - Alex M. "Best gym tracker I've ever used. Clean, fast, no BS." - Jordan T. "BodyLab replaced my personal trainer. Saves me hundreds every month." - Marcus R. Download BodyLab and start building. Subscription Information A BodyLab Pro subscription is required to unlock full access to all features and content. Payment is charged to your App Store account at purchase confirmation. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off in your App Store settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your App Store settings. TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://popenstudio.com/bodylab/privacy

Screenshots

Bram4 screens
BodyLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BodyLab at none against Bram's shown. BodyLab also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Bram sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and BodyLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bram versus BodyLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBramBodyLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB111 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKEEGAN JACOB RYANGregoire Girard

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bram

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Bram Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

BodyLab

Subscriptions2
  • BodyLab Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • BodyLab Pro Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Bram free?
Bram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BodyLab free?
BodyLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bram or BodyLab have ads?
Bram shows ads; BodyLab does not.

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