Comparison

Joon vs DashDuel

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

Head to head
About

Joon

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Joon is the science-based lifting app. Log every set, hit your protein, and get coaching grounded in the research and your own data. Most apps just track. Joon keeps you consistent, because consistent training, progressive overload, and enough protein are what build muscle and strength. TRAIN WITH PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD - Log sets, reps, and weight in seconds - See every lift's history so you know what to beat next session - Workout ideas built around your schedule, equipment, and recovery - Training history connected to your nutrition, supplements, and bodyweight A COACH THAT FOLLOWS THE EVIDENCE - Ask anything, anytime: programming, volume, deloads, plateaus, protein, recovery - Answers grounded in published lifting research and your own logged data, not generic internet advice - Sees your workouts, nutrition, bodyweight, and supplements, so the advice fits you NUTRITION THAT SUPPORTS YOUR TRAINING - Set calorie and protein targets for building muscle, losing fat, or maintaining - Snap a photo of a meal and Joon logs calories, protein, carbs, and fat - Prefer typing? Log manually in seconds - Personalized meal plans built around your targets and preferences - Track meals, snacks, and water with a full macro breakdown at a glance SUPPLEMENT TRACKING - Log your stack: creatine, protein, vitamins, and more - Reminders so you never miss a dose - Adherence tracking over 7, 30, 60, and 90 days, with streaks - Learn what 50+ supplements do and why they matter PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE - Log bodyweight and watch the trend over time - Workout consistency, bodyweight, calorie trends, and supplement adherence on one dashboard - View 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or all time - Earn achievements and XP as you stay consistent NO ADS. NO CLUTTER. A clean, fast logger built for the gym floor. Show up, log it, get stronger. Learn more at app.joonpro.com. Joon is for personal tracking and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before making health decisions. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DashDuel

Compete with friends by turning your daily steps into engaging duels. Challenge anyone to a step battle, from short sprints to week-long challenges, and let your real activity determine the winner. Participate in group battles, live tournaments, and earn XP to unlock new styles.

Highlights
  • Step duels with friends
  • Group battles and brackets
  • Live step tournaments
  • Connects with Apple Health
  • In-app taunts
  • Leveling system with unlocks
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DashDuel turns your daily steps into head to head competitions with friends. Connect Apple Health, challenge anyone to a step duel, and let your real activity decide the winner. Whether it is a one day sprint or a week long grind, the person who walks the most takes the win. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT • Duel your friends. Challenge anyone to a step battle over a day, a week, or a custom window. Most steps wins. • Group battles and brackets. Take on up to 16 players in ranked tables or knockout brackets. • Live tournaments. Climb the percentiles in multi day step tournaments and chase the top tiers. • Real activity, real bragging rights. Every step comes from your own movement through Apple Health. • Taunt your rivals. Fire off fun taunts mid duel and talk a little trash. • Level up. Earn XP, unlock cosmetics, and show off your style. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect Apple Health so DashDuel can read your steps. 2. Add friends by name, QR code, or contacts. 3. Send a challenge and pick your duration. 4. Walk, run, and move. Your steps update live. 5. Win the duel and climb the leaderboard. STAY MOTIVATED DashDuel makes fitness fun by turning a simple walk into a friendly competition. It is perfect for anyone who wants a reason to move more, hit their step goals, and stay active with friends. FAIR PLAY DashDuel uses a virtual economy. Gems and points are virtual items with no cash value and cannot be withdrawn or exchanged for money. You must be 13 or older to play. Download DashDuel and start your first duel today.

Screenshots

Joon4 screens
DashDuel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DashDuel at none against Joon's shown. DashDuel also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). 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. Joon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and DashDuel sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joon ships an update every 3 days, DashDuel daily. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Joon versus DashDuel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoonDashDuel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB50 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperChristian AraujoOLIVER HENRY SAMARDZIJA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Joon

Subscriptions2
  • Joon+ Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Joon+ Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
5 purchases

DashDuel

One-time5
  • 25 Gems$2.99
  • 60 Gems$5.99
  • 150 Gems$12.99
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  • 350 Gems$24.99
  • 800 Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Joon free?
Joon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DashDuel free?
DashDuel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Joon or DashDuel have ads?
Joon shows ads; DashDuel does not.
Which is updated more often, Joon or DashDuel?
Joon ships an update every 3 days, and DashDuel daily. Most recently, Joon was updated on November 5, 2026 and DashDuel on November 5, 2026.

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