# Athlete's Diary

> Comprehensive athletic workout logging and progress tracking software. (iPhone/iPad app by Stevens Creek Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletes-diary/id314263482 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stevens Creek Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/283449658)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: English, French
- Released: 2009-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletes-diary/id314263482/reviews.md

## What is Athlete's Diary?

The #1 athletic log software since 1990 for Macintosh and iOS, with instant synchronization between different versions using Dropbox! Keep track of workouts in multiple sports - running, cycling, swimming, or anything else.

o Log distance, time, pace (enter any two and the third is calculated), sport, route/workout, and notes.
o "Autofill" of memorized routes let you enter all the information (expect, typically, time) on your regular routes with one operation
o "Keywords" let you track and graph any numerical quantity, e.g., weight, ascent, etc.
o Add an image to entries in the log - a photo you took, a map of your route, your heart rate graph, a race photo, etc.
o Totals and graphs by week, month, or year for time or distance, as well as for any other numeric quantity - weight, ascent, etc.
o Powerful selection criteria lets you pick out workouts by date, distance, time, pace, or a word or phrase in the route or note, then look at your log, totals, and graphs of just those workouts.
o iPad version now optimized for use on M1 Macs, allowing full synchronization between copies running on iPhone, iPad, and Mac using Dropbox™.

Learn more about this powerful software: http://www.stevenscreek.com/athletesdiary.htm
o Watch a video of the software in action: http://www.stevenscreek.com/iPhone/videos/AthletesDiary.mov

## Key features

- Log distance, time, pace, and custom metrics
- Autofill for memorized routes
- Add images to log entries
- Track and graph numerical quantities (e.g., weight)
- Generate weekly, monthly, and yearly totals and graphs
- Powerful selection criteria for filtering workouts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletes-diary/id314263482/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Dropbox

*2024-04-11*

Only when this app is first installed, does dropbox work for about an hour and then it stops working and will not sync and will quickly erase all your data unless you’re very careful. The developer needs to fix this if you want to continue to get good reviews so fix it.

### 1/5 — Dear Diary…

*2022-09-25*

Been using this app for years, then recently it stopped working. I contacted support and got crickets. So, for months nowI’ve been unable to log my workouts. I certainly wouldn’t buy this app again.

### 5/5 — finally UPDATED

*2022-03-30*

update to my review:

Night Mode is broken. iPad app is still not sized for full screen. I hope the developer plans to continue revitalizing this very useful app.
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I started using Athlete’s Diary about 1996, and have stuck with it, even though it hasn’t been updated for the last four years! I thought for sure its days were numbered. It never transitioned to larger phone screens (iPhone X). But it continued to log thousands of entries, reliably. During the interim, I sent emails to the developer, but didn’t receive a reply. This morning, I was shocked and delighted to see an update on my phone. The Athlete’s Diary is a warhorse of logbook software. It can seem limited, without a lot of flair—some of the icons look to be pre-retinal display—but its features are essential. I have nearly 16,000 entries logged into it, and I don’t think it’s ever crashed. I hope it continues to get updated in the years ahead. (PS, I hope The Athlete’s Diary on my Mac and iPad have been updated too!)

### 5/5 — Simply perfect

*2017-11-01*

Very nice app. Easy to configure. Keep track of everything I want. Expensive but quality is priceless...

Used it since 2009... Always up-to-date!

### 3/5 — Will not sync with Dropbox

*2017-10-24*

This app does not sync with Dropbox as advertised, despite two months of promises that it will.   Otherwise it would be great.

### 4/5 — Oops!

*2014-06-09*

Well I went to TAD's help section and figured out that I had to change setting on my phone. Now everything looks fine. Forget what I said (except the GPS suggestion.)

### 3/5 — Needs updating.

*2014-04-24*

I've used The Athlete's Diary for probably ten years. Every single day! First on my PDA and then on my iPhone. I have the desktop version, too.

After all this time, I have  lost interest in using it. The fonts are too small. It is not an attractive or intuitive app. Compared to many modern and HD apps it look really dated.

I started marking my workouts on a paper calendar and it is easier!

### 1/5 — Waste of £13

*2012-09-05, version 4.0.2*

Bought this app based on previous reviews but cannot see the value. Disappointed.

### 2/5 — Main gripe - price tag!

*2012-01-29, version 3.0.2*

Very overpriced app for what if offers - very basic training stats. Simplicity is not a bad thing though - in fact this is was attracted me to this app, but at this price a simple desktop application should be available at small cost or a more featured iPad version available. Agreed, it can be run on iPad, but  it just emulates iPhone/iPod on a very small display. Desktop version seems to cost as much, even with a discount.

### 3/5 — Works Ok

*2011-10-18*

After many attempts I was able to get my log to transfer over from my 3GS to the 4S phone. Emailing to gmail, then on my laptop copying and pasting into the body of a new email, followed by emailing to the new phone was what finally did it for me.  All my info appears to be there, however the app still crashes when trying to see the Totals in the Monthly and Yearly views. Weekly view appears to work ok. I was able to input a new work out and it saved ok. 

I really like this app, so I'm glad that you are keeping it going.  Once all the views work again I'll update to five stars.

## Frequently asked questions about Athlete's Diary

### What sports can I track with Athlete's Diary?

Athlete's Diary supports logging for a wide range of sports including running, cycling, swimming, and 'anything else' you wish to track. You can customize entries to fit your specific athletic activities.

### How does Athlete's Diary calculate pace?

You can enter any two of the three metrics: distance, time, and pace, and Athlete's Diary will automatically calculate the third. This provides flexibility in how you log your workouts.

### Can I add photos or maps to my workout entries in Athlete's Diary?

Yes, you can add an image to each entry in your log. This could be a photo you took, a map of your route, a heart rate graph, or a race photo, adding rich context to your data.

### What kind of progress analysis does Athlete's Diary offer?

Athlete's Diary provides totals and graphs by week, month, or year for time, distance, and any other numeric quantity you track, such as weight or ascent. This allows for detailed performance analysis.

### How does Athlete's Diary handle recurring routes?

The 'Autofill' feature in Athlete's Diary allows you to quickly enter information for your regular routes with a single operation, typically calculating the expected time.

### What platforms is Athlete's Diary available on?

Athlete's Diary is available for Macintosh and iOS devices, including iPhone and iPod. The iPad version is optimized for M1 Macs, enabling synchronization across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via Dropbox.

### How often is Athlete's Diary updated?

The latest version of Athlete's Diary is 6.0, and it was last updated on March 4, 2022. This indicates a history of development and maintenance for the software.

### What is the price of Athlete's Diary?

Athlete's Diary is a paid application priced at $9.99. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned, suggesting a one-time purchase for the full functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0 — 2022-03-04

o New "expanded display" option displays more information in the log view, using larger fonts
o Optimized for use on all screens including newer devices without home button
o Improved display of pictures in the journal view, and display of selected picture during data entry, encouraging more incorporation of photos in the log
o Facebook support removed

### 5.0.2 — 2017-11-22

5.0: Restored compatibility with Dropbox after Dropbox discontinued support for its older API
5.0.2 (5.0.1 skipped): Fixed a bug where the software would skip an autodownload from Dropbox because it erroneously thought it hadn't completed the last autoupload.

### 5.0 — 2017-10-30

Restored compatibility with Dropbox after Dropbox discontinued support for its older API

### 4.3 — 2015-10-13

o Restored ability to download log via http
o Minor UI changes

### 4.2.2 — 2014-12-10

Fixed a crash which could occur when exporting data

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