# Intensity vs GZCL Method Workout Logger

The clearest difference is device support: Intensity at 4 against GZCL Method Workout Logger's 2. GZCL Method Workout Logger's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intensity sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GZCL Method Workout Logger sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Intensity against 4.7 for GZCL Method Workout Logger. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 191 and 230 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Intensity's written reviews are positive against 63% of GZCL Method Workout Logger's.

Intensity ships an update every 4 weeks, GZCL Method Workout Logger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intensity | GZCL Method Workout Logger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intensity-powerlifting-log/id1047407323/reviews) | **[4.7 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gzcl-method-workout-logger/id1517032809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 191 | **230** |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 63.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taylor Hamling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022381017) | [Strongomatic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437949460) |

## What reviewers say

### Intensity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intensity-powerlifting-log/id1047407323)

This app helps you optimize your training for progression by tracking your strength and progress. It offers a user-friendly interface for planning and logging workouts, with in-depth stats, custom goals, and personal record tracking.

**Highlights:** Workout planning and logging, In-depth training statistics, Customizable goals and personal records, Support for popular powerlifting programs, AI program generation, Cloud sync across platforms, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intensity Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Intensity Premium Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Intensity Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💪 Great for tracking lifts
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Efficient workout logging
- ✅ Comprehensive exercise database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 📉 Data loss issues
- ⚠️ Inconsistent metric units (kg/lb)
- ❌ Unusable after recent updates
- 🖱️ Touch input latency

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving
- App randomly closes
- Metrics shifting between kg and lb
- App crashes with 'Unable to Load App' error
- Workout diary not accurately tracking days

**Requested features**

- Add widgets
- Dark mode option
- Display RPE on main screen
- Track RPE with every set
- Abbreviate drop sets/super sets


### GZCL Method Workout Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gzcl-method-workout-logger/id1517032809)

This workout tracker simplifies strength training by automating calculations and progressions for popular GZCL programs. It eliminates the need for spreadsheets, providing a clear interface to log workouts, track stats, and focus on getting stronger.

**Highlights:** Preloaded GZCL programs, Automated progressions, Simple interface, Post workout stats, Exercise images, Support for Imperial/metric units, Rest timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GZCL Pro Version | Free | one-time |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward and simple
- 💪 Easy to make gains
- ✨ Clean user interface
- ⚙️ Highly customizable
- ✅ Better than spreadsheets/other apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't handle progressions/failures
- 🚫 Can't change to kg/units
- 📉 Missing essential features
- ⏳ No maintenance/updates
- 🤷 Missing functionality listed

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't naturally progress weights
- Doesn't change sets/reps on failure
- Can't change to kg
- Settings menu for units doesn't work
- Progressions don't work

**Requested features**

- Reset everything to defaults
- Alarm to play even if app is closed
- Options to vary plans (heavy vs. cardio)
- Add TM functionality
- Easier exercise substitution options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intensity free?

Intensity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GZCL Method Workout Logger free?

GZCL Method Workout Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Intensity or GZCL Method Workout Logger?

GZCL Method Workout Logger is rated higher. Intensity averages 4.6 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while GZCL Method Workout Logger averages 4.7 from 230 ratings.

### Do Intensity or GZCL Method Workout Logger have ads?

Neither Intensity nor GZCL Method Workout Logger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intensity or GZCL Method Workout Logger?

Intensity ships an update every 4 weeks, and GZCL Method Workout Logger fortnightly. Most recently, Intensity was updated on October 21, 2026 and GZCL Method Workout Logger on October 16, 2026.

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