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Gymverse

65
Value score / 100 Worth paying? Depends It depends

Gymverse offers great workout planning and tracking, but recent significant price increases and persistent bugs make its high subscription cost questionable for many users.

Free + in-app purchases seen up to $119.99 4.8★ lifetime (164,240) since 2015

Gymverse is highly praised for its workout planning, tracking, and exercise guidance, making it easy to stay consistent and see results R4R20. However, many users are frustrated by recent price hikes, bugs like freezing and crashing, and limited customization options, especially for advanced users or specific equipment R48R10.

Free vs paid

The app is advertised as free, but many core functionalities, including custom routines and even basic workout plans beyond the first week, are locked behind a paywall R14R64R53R146. Users report that the free version is very limited, essentially serving as a trial R64R146. The paid version provides access to planned workouts, exercise videos, tracking, and customization options R19R42.

Value complaints

  • Significant price increases, with annual subscriptions doubling from $60-70 to $119.99, making it too expensive for many.R48R80R120R139
  • Many features are locked behind a paywall after a short trial, making the 'free' app misleading.R14R64R53R146
  • Users report being double-charged or charged unexpectedly after cancelling, with difficulties getting refunds.R1R56R66R67
  • The subscription cost is considered too high compared to a gym membership or other apps, especially given the lack of innovation or cloud services.R68R83R456

Where it delivers

  • Excellent for planning and tracking workouts, helping users stay consistent and motivated.R4R8R11R20
  • Offers clear video and written instructions for exercises, making it suitable for beginners and ensuring proper form.R13R19R38R42
  • Allows for customization of workouts and swapping exercises based on equipment availability or personal needs.R5R8R19R23
  • Good customer service for billing issues and account transfers.R5R9
Worth paying if

It is worth paying for if you are a beginner or intermediate user who benefits from pre-planned workouts, clear exercise instructions, and consistent tracking, and you are not deterred by the recent price increases R4R8R19. It is also suitable if you value good customer service for billing issues R5R9.

Skip / stay free if

Skip paying if you are an advanced user needing extensive customization, have a home gym with limited or specific equipment, or are unwilling to pay the increased annual subscription fee R48. Also, skip if you rely heavily on Apple Watch integration or family sharing, as these features are reported to be problematic or nonexistent R98R121.

Evidence note: Many recent reviews are negative, focusing on price increases and bugs, while older reviews often praise the app's functionality. The lifetime rating of 4.8 is high but may not fully reflect current user sentiment due to these recent issues.

Frequently asked

Is Gymverse truly free?
No, Gymverse is not truly free; while downloadable for free, most core functionalities, including custom routines and basic workout plans beyond the first week, are locked behind a paywall R14R64R53R146.
How much does Gymverse cost?
Gymverse has significantly increased its prices, with annual subscriptions now costing around $119.99 per year, up from previous prices of $60-70 per year R48R120R139R436.
Does Gymverse have bugs or crashing issues?
Yes, several users report annoying bugs, including the app freezing, hardlocking, crashing during workouts, and not saving changes or progress, especially after recent updates R7R10R27.
Can I use Gymverse with my Apple Watch?
Users report issues with Apple Watch integration, stating that the app may not work with the watch after recent updates, or that functionality is limited, requiring interaction solely on the watch or phone, not both R98R121R65R31.
Does Gymverse offer enough exercise variety?
Some users find the exercise variety limited, noting a lack of cable, kettlebell, or advanced functional exercises, and sometimes receiving repeated workouts or suggestions for equipment they don't have R4R35R100R119.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R48] 1/5 · US $120/year: Come on y’all. This app was $60/year (honestly I paid that with ease). However, you all have become so money hungry that you decided to double the price?! Glad I cancelled. Thankfully ChatGPT exists and you can create your own app much easier now. Count your days Gymverse.
  2. [R80] 3/5 · US Too expensive: Loved the app had it for years but now it got too expensive had to uninstall
  3. [R120] 3/5 · US best gym app, terrible price increase: when this app was $60/yr or $120/life it was reasonable but at now $120/yr it is actually insane. best gym app on the app store but absolutely terrible pricing switch.
  4. [R139] 3/5 · US Price jump too high: This app was cool, but the membership went from $69.99/year in 2025 to $119.99/year in 2026. That’s wild.
  5. [R14] 1/5 · US Sucks: If your looking for something you put your own custom routine on don't get this because it will allow you to use your custom routine for about a week an then try and get get you to sign up for the pro version of their app when you try an open your custom routine
  6. [R64] 3/5 · US Great if you have the money: Even the most basic workout plan is locked passed the first week. It’s unfair to force people into a 7day free trail, if once it ends you can’t use literally anything.
  7. [R53] 1/5 · US IT IS NOT FREE: Free app… $119 for the year to use it
  8. [R146] 1/5 · US Behind paywall: After 10 days, none of the functionalities in the app is usuable, all behind paywall. If you want people to pay, do not let them use the app and give the impression that some features are free, total scam
  9. [R1] 5/5 · US App is great: This app is fantastic. Even though they charged me twice this year. Still love and need the app.
  10. [R56] 2/5 · US Poor Advertising: Advertised price of 30% percent off but actually billed and charged the full price. No answer from support. Won’t be renewing, there’s a ton of other apps out there.
  11. [R66] 1/5 · US Cannot contact: It charged a yearly fee when it should be monthly. Cannot contact anyone to change or refund because it does not pull up a receipt of purchase
  12. [R67] 1/5 · US Not worth the hassle: Paid too much. Only used for the time and rep counter. I used workouts from another app. Then! Even though I had the subscription set to expire. Not renew! It still charged me for another year. Thanks for being another scam bot app
  13. [R68] 1/5 · US Too expensive: The app itself is good, but i don’t know why anyone would want to pay $20 a month for an app that used to be free. This is beyond greedy.
  14. [R83] 1/5 · US Use to be free: They added subscription when it was a free app .. good app but to pay a monthly fee really horrible as much as a gym membership. Bring it back as a free app it ! , they recently change the name of the app and slap a monthly fee With everything been the same functions in the app. I been a long time user of this app
  15. [R456] 3/5 · CA Good app but requires unacceptable subscription: This app should be one time purchase not subscription! It’s not acceptable to make everything subscription. This app doesn’t run on cloud or any services which requires constant monitoring and maintenance to justify the subscription. I would gladly buy the app with one time purchase but subscription (20$ per month), NO WAY
  16. [R4] 5/5 · US Great APP: I really love this app. Helps me stay on track with my workouts. Don’t have sit and figure out what exercises or body parts I should do. I only wish they would add more resistance band and kettlebell exercises. Can you add more kettlebell exercises like: Halos Figure 8’s Around the body Renegade rows High pulls Overhead Press Kettlebell push ups Shoulder strict press Arnold press Over t
  17. [R8] 5/5 · US Love this app: Easy and fun to follow the exercise plans. Easy to swap exercises that are not good for my knee for other exercises that are knee friendly but still work the legs and glutes. I really like that it tracks rests between sets and keeps me moving and motivated.
  18. [R11] 5/5 · US Amazing: Great app really takes the thought process out of having to figure out my workouts
  19. [R20] 5/5 · US Love it!: Plans your whole workout for you. Less thinking, more doing. Keeps me consistent and productive at the gym. The workouts are well designed to develop a balanced physique. Absolutely worth it.
  20. [R13] 5/5 · US Best work out app and they have a free version: Free version and still get things done best app I found yet and they have videos to help you too 💯 recommend for sure I will be getting my friends on it too
  21. [R19] 5/5 · US Amazing, customizable, good for beginner and advanced: I don’t know how many people I’ve talked and recommended for this app. I have been using it for atleast 3-4yr. lol ve that it has both video and written instructions, allows you to customize the program to even just that days specific workout. You can add or change programming based on what equipment you have access to (ie large gym, hotel gym
  22. [R38] 5/5 · US Amazing: Best fitness app You can’t go wrong, love this app. The explanation of all the exercises in the library & the visuals , anyone can do this from very basic beginner to advanced training. Wonderful app i deleted all Other fitness apps.
  23. [R42] 5/5 · US Awesome app: It helps track your workout, designs programs to fit your goals, and shows you how to perform exercises. Less brain power more focus on the lifts
  24. [R5] 5/5 · US Love this app: My favorite app!!! It’s so easy to set up and swap out different exercises. As a gym girl this is the best app to track and push myself in workouts. Also shout out to their customer service. I purchased a membership when I had my android and then bought an iPhone and they were super nice in helping me.
  25. [R23] 5/5 · US Me ha funcionado mucho!.: Sigo los ejercicios y son faciles de modificar o según tu cuerpo lo necesite.
  26. [R9] 5/5 · US Customer service: It’s usually incredibly difficult to get any real human help when you need it. Gymverse was great. I was using it for most of last year and then I broke my foot. I could no longer do strength training. (Do not come at me with chair work outs etc, this is basic background info). I reached out to the company since I would not be able to use the tool for many months and asked if the
  27. [R436] 3/5 · GB Good app but too expensive now.: I've really enjoyed using this app but the price has more than doubled to £89.99 per annum which, even without the current period of financial challanges, is too expensive for an app subscription so will not renew this time . (Amazon Prime is less!)
  28. [R7] 1/5 · US Wasted workouts: App glimpse ches and does not count your workout. This really needs to be addressed. I will be looking forward a new workout app
  29. [R10] 1/5 · US Annoying bugs: I really like this app, enough that I pay $20 a month for it. But it’s super annoying that trying to edit your workouts MAKES THE WHOLE APP FREEZE AND HARDLOCK AND IT DOESNT SAVE THE CHANGES!!!!!
  30. [R27] 1/5 · US New update does not work at all: New update crashes and not you use the app. Someone needs to fix this.
  31. [R6] 4/5 · US It crashes: The app is crashing more often after the last updates Please Fix it
  32. [R31] 5/5 · US Great app. Could always be better.: I like the app. It’s been a while since I really worked out so this worked well for me. 5 stars. Really the biggest improvements I would say are.. figuring out the apple watch situation Allowing me to go into a past workout and changing it. ( I did not do a set that’s 210 reps) It is a bit expensive but nothing crazy compared to the rest of the field..
  33. [R65] 2/5 · US Review: Watch app needs better functionality. I should be able to follow along on watch and phone, not one or the other. Watch app doesn’t show last weight and rep count. Hard to progress without. Both phone and watch app need a way to set max weight for each exercise. Shouldn’t keep recommending increase in weight/reps. Need more equipment listed. Some equipment at my gym isn’t listed in list
  34. [R98] 1/5 · US Does not work with Apple Watch: The most recent updates have made this app not work with Apple Watch. Please fix this.
  35. [R121] 1/5 · US Terrible: This app is bad. If you open the app on your watch you can’t use your phone to change anything, you have to use your watch for any changes. It has given me leg exercises back to back days so no recovery just burn your legs out. Exercise choices make no sense. Terrible app, waste of money.
  36. [R35] 2/5 · US Very limited moves: This app could be so much better if they added more exercises, allowed for editing of exercises I input along with images and how to perform the move. The cues in the out of the box moves are lacking. The tracking and platform is great but there are hundreds if not thousands of moves that could be added to make this app really great.
  37. [R100] 3/5 · US Needs more exercises: Great app but it lacks a lot of exercises that you’d find in other apps. Where are all the cable exercises? Simple things like that should be in the app.
  38. [R119] 3/5 · US Little Workout Options: The splits are nice but the machines available on the workouts are minimal, especially for the abs

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store