Simple, to the point, but does what I need  
By: srodr - Feb 24, 2009
Version: 1.6
I'll repeat the other reviews: if you know what you're doing, this app is GREAT. If you need instructions or hand-holding at the gym, look elsewhere.
I've been using this for almost 3 months and it is fabulous. I want to spend my time at the gym working out, not tapping buttons and trying to enter data, and with Gym Buddy, that's what I do. After setting up some of my basic workouts, including custom exercises (which took just a few minutes), it takes me a few seconds per set to enter workout data -- so I can spend my time working out.
Further, the author has been responsive to questions and bug reports, and he's updated the app several times, each time adding useful features.
This app gets it.

Great and keeps getting better  
By: OSUFanLevi - Mar 9, 2009
Version: 1.8
I have never written a review on an app before but I thought this one deserves it. It has a lot of great features without all the BS you don't, and the best thing is the constant updates and features being added. It makes it so fast and easy to enter and track your workout data. I got the app when it was free but would easily pay more than the 2.99 that it is now! Great job to the developers of this one!

Best Gym App on Iphone by far!  
By: Daruuk - Mar 13, 2009
Version: 1.9
First, let me say that I think the new Icon is cool, but it's an icon. I could really careless about the icon. It's what's on the inside that matters here. I use this app more than anything on my Iphone. This program is simple, quick, and easy to use. It's much easier than logging on sheets of paper while in the gym and much cooler. I have no idea why one person said this thing is complicated because it is anything but complicated. You will need to spend about 30 minutes customizing to your own workout in the beginning but after that you are set. I will agree with many people here that ne new pastel background colors got to go. Bring back the black please and maybe give a few other options. Great job with all of the updates! It's nice to see someone that listens to the users and is constantly making improvments. My brother and I both have this app and the one thing we would both like to see is the abilitiy to list a specific exercise more than once in a workout. Sometimes, I may do chest, shoulders, triceps, and then repeat and I don't like having to arrow back to the first set I did. If I could just list standard bench press more than once throughout the workout that would be cool. Keep up the good work.

Solid lifting logbook  
By: iAneel - Apr 12, 2009
Version: 2.0
I've been lifting with Gym Buddy for a few months now (since 1.5), and it has totally replaced my paper logs. It tracks exactly the information I want and doesn't waste space on the things I don't care about. The developer was really responsive when I asked about a new feature. It turned out he'd already added it in a version that was waiting for App Store review! There have been some great usability tweaks lately that have taken out even more unnecessary taps.

Perfect for any gym rat  
By: ChrisSC300 - Apr 13, 2009
Version: 2.0
This is the gym app I have been searching for. Quick and easy access to all my workouts, customizable routines, and a count down timer. Loads very fast and my previous weight & reps for an exercise is right below where I am inputing my new info. Keeps me on track and I immediatly know what numbers I have to beat. Also, having the countdown timer has actually made me more efficient in the gym. No need for muscle group diagrams or videos on how to perform an exercise, I ALREADY KNOW ALL THAT CRAP. It cuts out all the clutter and gives me exactly want & keeps working while my music is playing. Best app on my ipod.

5 out of 5 Applicaton!!!  
By: RonPaul - Nov 25, 2008
Version: 1.1.1
This application is awesome!! I use it 6 days a week for my workouts. I never hit the gym without it. I have one big request. Please consider adding a delete option. I would like to be able to set my gym buddy to save and store only 2 weeks of data or at least one month. I don't want to store years and years of data that I will never view again. But hands down this is a 5 out of 5 App, I love it.

great app for wright lifters  
By: Ben230581 - 04-Jan-2009
Version: 1.3
First off I would like to point out that this app does what it says. If you are a regular at the gym and lift weights a lot, this app is brilliant for tracking progress and also helps when you need to know what weight to aim for next week. which is some times hard when you are trying to increase your weights every week, you loose track.
It is easy to use and once you have added all your exercises it is easy to build your own routines. As stated in the description the internet is the best place for "how to do exercises" and routines and is not needed in a gym app. Excellent app would recommend to any weight lifter!

Awsome App!!!  
By: jlong7 - Nov 26, 2008
Version: 1.1.1
I read a review that said exercises can not be added. Maybe this is an old post. But it is very simple and intuitive to add, modify, or delete exercises. They are saved in a list (I thought I might have to add them each time I used them). They can be added during your current workout (in only three clicks). It takes only one click to save a set. I haven't used this in the gym or e-mailed a workout to myself. But I chose this over Fit Phone because it time stamps my entries (one of those things that seem obvious to include once someone has thought of it). If the e-mail is a delimited text file, this will be better than syncing to a program since I can never figure out how to get the raw text data out of a program and am never satisfied with the charts provided by a program. Dropping into Excel or Google Spreadsheets is what I always want to do anyway. I couldn't be happier so far. I'll e-mail in a month once I've used it in the gym. A thought for future versions: GPS stamp to store which gym I worked out at. Awesome app!!!

Perfect!  
By: GOCAVMAN - Nov 27, 2008
Version: 1.1.1
I tried iStayFit and iFitness. Gym Buddy beats them hands down. If I'm working out, I just want the ability to keep track of every exercise I do. Name, comments, weight, reps, the ability to create your own exercises and groupings of exercises, workouts, Gym Buddy has it. Great idea for having multiple options for searching the history, and the Email Data feature is great. Copy/paste data from the email straight to Excel, perfect. I don't need pictures to look at or explainations on how to do certain exercises. They get in the way. This is extremely easy to use, very straightforward. One future enhancement I'd ask for, would be the ability to change the date of a workout, in case I forget to enter it on that exact day. Great job Developers!

Weight to go  
By: Review247.co.uk - 27-Feb-2009
Version: 1.7
Excelent app. Add your own exercises and keep track so you can beat them during your next session. I would like to be able to see graphs of how I am improving. But a great so and just what I was looking for. If you are looking for an app to show you how to do exercises then this is not for you. My advise is get some 1:1 personal training if you don't know. Took me a while to set it up how I wanted, but that is the beauty of the app.

You need this app!  
By: cwills75 - Jan 14, 2009
Version: 1.3.1
This is one of the first apps I purchased months ago, and one of my only apps that I still use on a daily basis. I erased the entire database of pre-defined exercises when I installed it and put in my own workouts. It is so nice to have exactly what I want on my screen in terms of exercise name, notes and previous workout data without having to jump through hoops like you do with this program's competition. You can pick up your iPod, and literally within seconds record your reps and sets. To be clear: this app does not do, nor attempt to do everything under the sun such as track your weight, calorie intake, body fat mass, glasses of water consumed and every other little micro-management waste of time. If you want results, YOU HIT THE GYM, and to that end, this app delivers. No more paper & pencils. This app should be no less than 4 to 5 stars. Yes, there have been and will be bugs here and there, but this app seems to get enough updates to fix them as the pop up. Please don't base your opinion of this app from peope whining about the color scheme, or because it doesn't do what it never promised to do. It does exactly what the description says it does, and does it very well.

Worth it  
By: Sickofnicknamecreating - 26-Feb-2009
Version: 1.7
Third f'ing attempt at writing my first review however felt compelled to write that this app is excellent. Buy it if it is what you need from a gym app. Don't buy it if you need instructions on how to do an exercise - that's what you've got personal trainers/mates for. Have used it for almost a solid month and can't flaw it. Like the regular upgrades/enhancements too. Seems like the developer listens to the feedback which is a good thing.RP

Phat App  
By: Pharmer - Feb 17, 2009
Version: 1.6
OK, I had not worked out for 62 days (according to Gym Buddy) but I continued to update my app. Well I finally got back in the gym yesterday and I was blown away by the new features that have been added. The timer solved a big problem for me as I can be ADD and forget my time. I was also impressed by the calculations of one rep max and lean body mass. I like this program because the developer continues to improve it by listening to feedback. I have tried many, many gym apps and most were unsuitable. I used another app on my palm that was very promising but the developer never updated it in the entire 3 years that I used it. This app blows away all others I have tried.

Keeps getting better  
By: MrNFL - Apr 7, 2009
Version: 2.0
The program is very good. No crashes, does what it's suppose to do, and is frequently updated with new features. For anyone that complains about not being able to enter your workouts in advance that's not really the focus of this app. If you know in advance exactly what weight and how many reps your going to do, you don't need an app - write it down before you go to the gym. This is designed so you select an exercise and after you complete a set you enter the weight an reps. It records it, exports it and even has an excel spreadsheet to import into. I can't believe the overall rating for this isn't 4+

Without a doubt the BEST gym app out there!  
By: HighDesertAngler - Apr 9, 2009
Version: 2.0
I tried numerous gym apps and finally settled on the Gym Buddy. Not only is it the best app for users of the free weight section of the gym, but it gets better with ever update. It's very easy to create/modify exercises and workouts, and has many different ways of tracking your progress.
If you're looking for an app that tracks everything (treadmill, elliptical trainer, aerobics, running, swimming, and some weight training), this isn't for you - but if you go to the gym to jack weights, this is your app.

A 5 star app  
By: XtreamXTC - 27-Mar-2009
Version: 1.9
This has to be the best app I've got on my iPhone. Has everything you need to keep track of your gym routine. It's more appropriate for weight lifters who need to keep track of what they lift, but also has some helpful bits to cater for weight loss and cv. I love it, easier than writing your work out down and you'll never run out of paper! What's more if the excersise isn't already there, just add it. I use it daily and thinks it's great and I've got a lotvof apps. Sure it won't tell you how to do the excersises, that's what your gym instructors are there for!

The best body building program for Iphone  
By: Psycobabble - Apr 28, 2009
Version: 2.1
If you know what you want to do and how to do it, this program is for you.I listen to my music on the iPhone while working out and now with gym buddy I can record my workouts at the same time. The timer "ding" can be heard over the music. The program is updated almost every week. The programmer really listens to the reviews and makes improvements on a regular basis. However, it's getting to be almost perfect. I am surprised they actually find things to improve on. This is absolutely the best program for recording your workouts. HIGHLY recomended. This is the best workout application for the iPhone and it keeps getting better. Simply amazing

Finally!  
By: Kpb1182 - Nov 17, 2008
Version: 1.8
Easy to use. Saves prior workouts. Doesn't have all of the useless crap like videos and pics that most of the other workout apps have. If you are an experienced gym rat who needs nothing more than a way to keep track of your workouts and move away from the pen and paper, this is for you. If you are new to the gym and are looking for an app that will tell you what to do or give you specific exercises with pics or videos, look elsewhere. Amazing app!!

Simply the Best!  
By: mgimena - 01-May-2009
Version: 2.1
This is a super application. The functionality is awsome. But more importantly, the responsiveness of the developer to add new features on request is extraordinary.
Buy this application, even if you feel that it lacks something you need. The developer will soon catch up with you! Just watch the number of major updates and significant improvements of functionality over the past couple of months.
This is already a very mature product, and it continuously improves over the time. The speed of improvements is phenomenal. I have even been able to ask for specific changes I required and the developer obliged in a matter of 3 weeks!
This app is a BARGAIN. Buy it!
Happy training!

Best All-Around Weightlifting App By Far!!  
By: Dan4UCF - Jan 30, 2009
Version: 1.4
I have purchased and used all the gym / workout application available on iTunes. Gym Buddy is, by far, the best all around workout / cardio application. It is especially ideal for anyone with serious gym experience, but basic enough for beginners as well. The UI is clean, easy to navigate, and very user friendly. I would love to see online synchronization on a future update. Trust me....this app has what you are looking for in a workout builder and tracker. See you in the gym!