# Progression vs Simple Workout Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Workout Tracker at 5.0 against Progression's 4.5. Simple Workout Tracker also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 61%). Progression's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (160 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Progression sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Simple Workout Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Workout Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Progression has 160 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Progression's written reviews are positive against 86% of Simple Workout Tracker's.

Progression ships an update weekly, Simple Workout Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progression | Simple Workout Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progression-workout-tracker/id1090687896/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-tracker-muscly/id6446846782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **160** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Pietrowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085206751) | [DAIKI YUASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632691655) |

## What reviewers say

### Progression

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progression-workout-tracker/id1090687896)

This app helps you track your fitness progress with a minimalist and fast interface. It automatically adjusts your weight and reps to help you break through plateaus and see results. Enjoy a clean design with no ads and deep iOS integration.

**Highlights:** One-tap logging, Automatic progression adjustments, Plateau recognition, Detailed stats and charts, Clean, ad-free interface, iOS exclusive features (Widgets, Dynamic Island)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO | $12.99 | per month |
| PRO | $79.99 | per year |
| Free Unlimited Workouts | Free | one-time |
| PRO | $99.99 | one-time |


### Simple Workout Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-tracker-muscly/id6446846782)

This strength training log helps gym enthusiasts and bodybuilders track workouts with ease. It offers automatic 1RM calculations, advanced set tracking for supersets and tri-sets, and detailed progress graphs to measure gains and crush fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Automatic 1RM calculation, Advanced set tracking (supersets, tri-sets), Comprehensive progress tracking, Color-coded workout calendar, In-depth analytics and graphs, Dark mode and rest timer

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MUSCLY PREMIUM | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progression free?

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

### Is Simple Workout Tracker free?

Simple Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Progression or Simple Workout Tracker?

Simple Workout Tracker is rated higher. Progression averages 4.5 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Simple Workout Tracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Progression or Simple Workout Tracker have ads?

Simple Workout Tracker shows ads; Progression does not.

### Which is updated more often, Progression or Simple Workout Tracker?

Progression ships an update weekly, and Simple Workout Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Progression was updated on October 16, 2026 and Simple Workout Tracker on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*