# OpenHand: Gym Journal — Truly Private gym tracker

> Private and free gym workout journal for tracking fitness progress. (iPhone/iPad app by Samuel Carrasco.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openhand-gym-journal/id6761604568 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Samuel Carrasco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888643224)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openhand-gym-journal/id6761604568/reviews.md

## What is OpenHand?

I was starting to go to the gym regularly and found an incredible app that had all the features I needed but was trying to charge  $4/month or $40 for a complete feature unlock. I was appalled at the idea that an app so simple as a gym journal could not be done in a way that didn't have any overhead costs. So I went ahead and built it after the dev of that previous app wished me luck in making one. It isn't very fancy but I'll see what I can add, maybe support for apples foundation AI local models for some basic insights or possibly a running/cardio tracker?

## Key features

- Private workout tracking
- No subscription fees
- Simple interface
- Potential AI insights
- Cardio tracking support


## Frequently asked questions about OpenHand

### What is OpenHand?

OpenHand is a free gym journal app designed for private workout tracking. It aims to provide essential features without the high costs often associated with fitness applications.

### Is OpenHand free to use?

Yes, OpenHand is completely free to use. The developer built it to avoid the overhead costs of other apps, making it accessible to everyone.

### Does OpenHand have ads?

No, OpenHand does not contain advertisements. It is designed to be a clean and uninterrupted experience for users tracking their workouts.

### What devices does OpenHand support?

OpenHand is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Future platform expansions may be considered based on user demand.

### How often is OpenHand updated?

The app was last updated on April 15, 2026, with version 1.0.2. The developer plans to add new features, indicating ongoing development and updates.

### What are the future plans for OpenHand?

Future updates may include support for Apple's local AI models for basic insights and the addition of a running or cardio tracker. These features aim to enhance the app's utility.

### What is the age rating for OpenHand?

OpenHand has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains no mature content.

### How does OpenHand compare to paid gym apps?

OpenHand offers core gym journaling features for free, unlike paid apps that charge monthly subscriptions or one-time unlock fees. It prioritizes simplicity and privacy over extensive, potentially costly, features.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-14

Introducing AI integration you can add an api key for Claude, DeepSeek, and Gemini. The app feeds the last 30 days of logs for context. api keys are stored in iOS keychain for security and the ai tab is secured behind Face ID to prevent unwanted ai access. You can also choose which specific model you want to use depending on how accurate you want the ai to be.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-15

Fix workout card bleeding into the footer
cursor blinking now persists
history icon stays consistent
keyboard pushes input elements up so as to not obstruct typing

### 1.0.1 — 2026-04-09

Improved the History tab so exercise selection stays fixed while you scroll
Updated the loading splash image
Fixed an issue where the Jump to Date calendar was not appearing

### 1.0 — 2026-04-08

No release notes.

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