Reviews & Ratings
A single star count tells you almost nothing about a gym. A spotless gym with no free weights and a gritty powerlifting gym with world-class kit can both be “4 stars”. GymMaps reviews break the rating apart so you can see why a gym scores the way it does.
The five category ratings
Every review rates a gym across five categories:
| Category | What it covers |
|---|---|
| 🏋️ Equipment | Quality, condition, and range of kit. |
| 🧼 Cleanliness | Facility and changing-room upkeep. |
| 👥 Crowding | How busy it gets. Can you actually get on a rack? |
| ⚡ Atmosphere | Vibe, music, community. |
| 🤝 Staff | Friendliness and helpfulness, especially to visitors. |
The gym page shows the average for each category across all reviews, plus an overall rating. That means you can pick your gym by what you care about: a traveller chasing a quiet session reads the crowding score; a powerlifter reads the equipment score.
Writing a review
- Open the gym’s page and tap Write Review.
- Rate the five categories.
- Add your written experience: what a visitor should know before they go.
- Submit. Approved reviews earn +5 points.
Editing and managing your reviews
Everything you’ve written lives under Profile → My Reviews, where you can edit or delete any of your reviews.
Moderation
Reviews from new contributors are checked before going live to keep quality high. Once you have 3 approved reviews, you’re trusted, and your future reviews publish instantly. The full moderation rules are on the Contributing page.
Try it in the app
GymMaps is free on iOS and Android. Find gyms, equipment lists, and day pass prices wherever you go.