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Gymshark Training vs Noom

Gymshark Training logo

Gymshark Training

Fitness & Wellness

Train with Gymshark athletes

From
Free
Rated
-
Noom logo

Noom

Fitness & Wellness

Psychology-based weight loss

From
$17/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Gymshark Training has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gymshark Training minimal personalization: setup only asks for age and gender without considering specific fitness goals; Noom coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians
  • They diverge on capability: Gymshark Training covers Athlete-led programs, Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Gymshark Training and Noom differ
AttributeGymshark TrainingNoom
Starting priceFree$17/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOSWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20122008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness & Wellness).

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
  • Workout logging
  • Training plans
  • Apple Watch

Only in Noom

  • Psychology-based curriculum
  • Personal coaching
  • Food color system
  • Community groups
  • Google Fit
  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Progress tracking
  • Apple Health
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Gymshark Training

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Noom

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Both are used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching, wellness improvement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Noom

  • Coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians
  • App crashes and freezes frequently with issues saving data, and barcode feature for food tracking malfunctions
  • Food database requires tedious manual data entry even for common items, discouraging consistent logging
  • Difficult cancellation process requiring navigating multiple steps to opt out of auto-renewal
  • FTC settlement in 2022 for $62 million over misleading auto-renewal and refund practices

Pricing, plan by plan

Gymshark Training

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

Noom

$17/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Noom review.

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 Noom if

  • You need psychology-based curriculum.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want personal coaching.

Questions people ask

Is Gymshark Training or Noom better?
Neither clearly leads. Gymshark Training starts at Free and Noom at $17/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gymshark Training or Noom?
Gymshark Training has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gymshark Training and $17/month for Noom.
Does Gymshark Training or Noom run on more platforms?
Gymshark Training runs on iOS. Noom runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Gymshark Training for free?
Yes. Gymshark Training has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Noom starts at $17/month.
What is Gymshark Training best used for?
Gymshark Training is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
What can Gymshark Training do that Noom cannot?
Gymshark Training covers Athlete-led programs, Video demonstrations, Workout logging, Training plans. Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Personal coaching, Food color system, Community groups. Both handle Progress tracking, Apple Health, 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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Noom: What are Noom's pricing plans?

Noom Weight app costs approximately $70 per month on a monthly plan, $42 per month on a 4-month plan, or $209 upfront for an annual plan (roughly $17 per month). A 14-day free trial is offered but auto-converts to paid subscription if not canceled.

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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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Noom: What does Noom's coaching include?

Noom provides access to human coaches for weekly check-ins, daily psychology-based lessons, interactive challenges, and food and weight tracking. Coaching is included in all paid tiers.

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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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Noom: How does Noom's food color system work?

Noom categorizes foods using a color system based on caloric density: green (low calorie density), yellow (moderate), and red (high calorie density). This encourages behavioral changes in eating habits rather than strict dieting.

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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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Noom: What other programs does Noom offer?

Beyond Noom Weight, Noom offers five additional programs including Noom Med, a telehealth service with pricing ranging from $17/month for coaching to $279/month for GLP-1 medication plans with licensed clinicians.

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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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