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Gymshark Training vs Komoot

Gymshark Training logo

Gymshark Training

Software

Train with Gymshark athletes

From
Free
Rated
-
Komoot logo

Komoot

Software

Find, plan, and share your outdoor adventures

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Gymshark Training minimal personalization: setup only asks for age and gender without considering specific fitness goals; Komoot offline maps are sold per geographic region rather than per user, so coverage is bought as a Single Region, a Region Bundle or the World Pack
  • They diverge on capability: Gymshark Training covers Athlete-led programs, Komoot covers Route planning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gymshark Training and Komoot actually diverge.

Attributes where Gymshark Training and Komoot differ
AttributeGymshark TrainingKomoot
PlatformsiOSIos, Android, Web
Founded20122010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Gymshark Training

  • Athlete-led programs
  • Video demonstrations
  • Progress tracking
  • Workout logging
  • Training plans
  • Apple Health

Only in Komoot

  • Route planning
  • Turn-by-turn voice navigation
  • Offline maps
  • Sport-specific routing
  • Community highlights
  • Garmin
  • Wahoo
  • Strava

Both cover

  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Gymshark Training

  • Workout trackingnot Komoot
  • Nutrition managementnot Komoot
  • Health monitoringnot Komoot
  • Fitness coachingnot Komoot
  • Wellness improvementnot Komoot

Komoot

  • Planning and navigating hiking and cycling routes with offline mapsnot Gymshark Training
  • Discovering local outdoor routes contributed by other riders and walkersnot Gymshark Training

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Gymshark Training

  • Minimal personalization: setup only asks for age and gender without considering specific fitness goals
  • Cannot modify workouts: no ability to add supersets, drop sets, or substitute exercises for individual preferences
  • Poor progress tracking: lacks robust systems for monitoring fitness advancement over time
  • No community features: no leaderboards, forums, or social motivation elements unlike competitors
  • Limited exercise library: workout selection is shallow compared to premium alternatives

Komoot

  • Offline maps are sold per geographic region rather than per user, so coverage is bought as a Single Region, a Region Bundle or the World Pack
  • Only the first single region is free; every further region costs money
  • The World Pack that unlocks worldwide offline maps is a separate 29.99 euro purchase
  • komoot Premium is a separate subscription from the one-off map region purchases

Pricing, plan by plan

Gymshark Training

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic workouts
    • Exercise library
  • Premium$9.99/month
    • Full programs
    • Athlete content
    • Progress tracking

Komoot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • One free region
    • Route planning
    • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Region Bundle$8.99/one-time
    • Multiple regions
    • Offline maps
    • Full navigation
  • World Pack$29.99/one-time
    • Worldwide maps
    • All features unlocked
    • Lifetime access
  • Premium$59.99/year
    • World Pack included
    • Multi-day planner
    • Sports-specific maps

Which should you pick?

Choose Gymshark Training if

  • You need athlete-led programs.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS.
  • You also want video demonstrations.

Choose Komoot if

  • You need route planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want turn-by-turn voice navigation.

Questions people ask

Is Gymshark Training or Komoot better?
Neither clearly leads. Gymshark Training starts at Free and Komoot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gymshark Training or Komoot?
Gymshark Training starts at Free and Komoot at Free.
Does Gymshark Training or Komoot run on more platforms?
Gymshark Training runs on iOS. Komoot runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Gymshark Training for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Gymshark Training best used for?
Gymshark Training is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Komoot is typically brought in for.
What can Gymshark Training do that Komoot cannot?
Gymshark Training covers Athlete-led programs, Video demonstrations, Progress tracking, Workout logging. Komoot covers Route planning, Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Offline maps, Sport-specific routing. Both handle Apple Watch, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gymshark Training: Is Gymshark Training completely free?

Yes, Gymshark Training is completely free with no premium tier or subscription required. The app provides over 450 free workouts and personalized training plans with no paywall.

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Gymshark Training: Can you use Gymshark Training offline?

You can use workouts offline without needing WiFi or data to follow the instructions. However, internet access is required to preview and stream exercise video demonstrations.

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Gymshark Training: What equipment options does Gymshark Training support?

The app supports gym-based training, home workouts with minimal equipment, and bodyweight-only sessions. Workouts can be filtered by available equipment and environment.

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Gymshark Training: Is the Gymshark Training app still being updated?

No, the app is no longer receiving updates or new features for iOS or Android. It will no longer be available to download on Android, though existing users can continue using the app.

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Gymshark Training: Where is Gymshark Training available worldwide?

The app is available through the Apple App Store worldwide in English only, with previous availability through Google Play for Android users before being delisted.

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