# GYMPULSED vs Anneal

The clearest difference is rating: GYMPULSED at 5.0 against Anneal's 1.0. Anneal's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GYMPULSED sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Anneal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GYMPULSED holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

GYMPULSED ships an update every 4 days, Anneal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GYMPULSED | Anneal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gympulsed-workout-challenges/id6772085679/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anneal-progressive-overload/id6796992685/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 117 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STIRBAT IT ENTERPRISES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841708817) | [Joseph Ting](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775193825) |

## What reviewers say

### GYMPULSED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gympulsed-workout-challenges/id6772085679)

This app connects you with a gym partner for 1v1 accountability challenges. Set custom rules, track progress together, and use location-based check-ins to ensure consistency. Secure payouts are handled via Stripe.

**Highlights:** 1v1 accountability challenges, Customizable challenge rules, Location-based gym check-ins, Secure Stripe payouts, Shared progress tracking, Partner linking via invite code

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gympulsed Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Gympulsed Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Gympulsed Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Anneal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anneal-progressive-overload/id6796992685)

This strength training app automatically progresses your workouts, explains weight changes, and tracks muscle recovery. It adapts to your readiness using health data and allows for custom program building. Get insights into your progress and future performance.

**Highlights:** Automated workout progression, Transparent weight and rep explanations, Muscle recovery tracking, Readiness adaptation via health data, Custom program building, Progress and forecast charts, Gym profiling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GYMPULSED free?

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

### Is Anneal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GYMPULSED or Anneal?

GYMPULSED is rated higher. GYMPULSED averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Anneal averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GYMPULSED or Anneal have ads?

GYMPULSED shows ads; Anneal does not.

### Which is updated more often, GYMPULSED or Anneal?

GYMPULSED ships an update every 4 days, and Anneal every 2 days. Most recently, GYMPULSED was updated on October 23, 2026 and Anneal on October 25, 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.*