GymBelt vs Hard Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GymBelt
Read full descriptionHide full description
GymBelt is your personal gym companion — built around an interactive 3D muscle map that makes finding the right exercises effortless. Whether you're new to the gym or a seasoned lifter, GymBelt helps you train smarter by showing you exactly which exercises target which muscles. KEY FEATURES Interactive 3D Body Map Tap any muscle group on the rotatable avatar to instantly see the best exercises for it. Spin the body around to explore both front and back muscle groups. Male & Female Avatars Switch between male and female body models with a single tap for a personalized experience. 50+ Curated Exercises Every major muscle group is covered — chest, back, shoulders, arms, legs, glutes, core and more. Each exercise includes clear instructions, recommended sets and reps, equipment needed, and difficulty level. Ready-Made Workout Plans Follow proven training splits: - Push Day — Chest, Shoulders, Triceps - Pull Day — Back, Biceps, Traps - Leg Day — Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves Works Fully Offline No account required. No internet needed. Your workouts are always available, even with no signal in the gym basement. Clean, Distraction-Free Design A sleek dark interface designed to be easy on the eyes and quick to navigate between sets. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the Body Map 2. Tap any muscle group on the 3D avatar 3. Browse suggested exercises for that muscle 4. Or pick a ready-made Push/Pull/Legs plan and start training GymBelt is perfect for: - Beginners learning which exercises hit which muscles - Lifters who want a quick exercise reference - Anyone building their own workout routine - Trainers explaining muscle groups to clients COMING SOON We're just getting started. Future updates will bring Body stats and nutrition guidance. Download GymBelt today and train with purpose. Made by Rubyx
Hard Time
This program uses bodyweight exercises inspired by prison training to build strength over six weeks. It features voice coaching, on-screen captions, and a unique card-based workout system. Designed for home use with minimal equipment.
- Six-week bodyweight program
- Voice coaching and form cues
- Card-based workout system (The Deck)
- Scalable workouts based on fitness level
- Minimal equipment required
- Themed weekly workouts
Read full descriptionHide full description
In 1998, California pulled the iron out of its prisons. The people inside got strong anyway — with a floor, a bunk, a chair, a wall, and time. You've got a bedroom. Same equipment. HARD TIME is a six-week bodyweight program built from documented prison training history, run by two coaches who never let you slide: THE LIFER — twenty years of gravel-voiced yard wisdom. Tough as the door, straight as the bars. VOLKOV — quiet, precise, patient as winter. "Pain is weakness saying goodbye." They talk you through every rep — voice coaching with on-screen captions, form cues, rest-break stories from the yard, and drill cadences: DOWN! KICK! PUSH! SNAP! JUMP! AGAIN! THE PROGRAM • 28 workouts across six themed weeks: INTAKE, ROUTINE, YARD TIME, LOCKDOWN, HARD YARD, RELEASE DAY • The Deck — draw cards, pay reps: spades push, hearts sit up, diamonds squat, clubs jumping jack, jokers burpee • Alternating ladders, cell circuits, card squats, iron holds • Daily spread sets — the all-day habit that built yard strength • Every method labeled honestly: documented history or yard legend BUILT FOR A BEDROOM No equipment. No gym. A floor, a bed, a chair, a wall, a towel — that's the whole kit. THE BLOCK ADJUSTS TO YOU Three intake questions place you — Fresh Fish, Gen Pop, or Yard Veteran — and every workout scales to your level. An easier variation is always one tap away, and if life interrupts, your spot's held. FREE. No ads, no accounts, no subscription. Nothing collected, nothing tracked. Ages 13+. The coaches are fictional characters; the training history is real. Not medical advice — consult a physician before starting any exercise program.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GymBelt at 15.1 against Hard Time's 17.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | GymBelt | Hard Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — 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 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Meenu Johnson | MATTHEW MALHAM |
In-app purchases
GymBelt
No in-app purchases
Hard Time
No in-app purchases









