Comparison

Progression vs Simple Workout Log

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Progression

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
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MOTIVATION ISN'T A TRAINING STRATEGY. If you're serious about getting stronger, you measure it. Progression turns every set into data that makes you stronger – logged in seconds, clearly visualized, no clutter. Motivation gets you training. Data gets you further. Most people stall because they train blind – no plan, no numbers, no idea what they did last time. Progression remembers every set for you and shows you exactly when it's time to add weight. How it works: • Build your own training plan – or pick a program • Log every set in seconds • Get automatic suggestions for when to increase the weight • Track your progress in clear charts Everything you need: • Templates for recurring workouts • Built-in rest timer • Full training history & personal records PROGRESSION PRO The core features are free for your first workouts – just get started. With Pro, you get the most out of your training: • Unlimited training plans & workouts • All long-term charts & statistics You can start a free trial before any charge. Cancel anytime. Stop guessing. Start measuring. Questions or feedback? Reach out anytime: martin@devpie.de Terms of Use & Privacy: https://devpie.de/legal.html

About

Simple Workout Log

This app helps you track your gym workouts, plan routines, and log sets quickly. It provides detailed statistics and history to monitor your strength progress and stay motivated. Designed for weightlifting, bodybuilding, and general strength training.

Highlights
  • Fast workout logging
  • Customizable workout plans
  • Exercise customization
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Imperial and Metric support
  • Auto-fill weights and reps
Features
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Weights is a clean workout log for lifters who want to record sets, reps, and strength without fighting the app. Start a routine, enter your numbers, and get back to training. Weights keeps your workouts organized so you can focus on the next set, not on tapping through clutter. WHY WEIGHTS Weights is built for real gym sessions. Use it as your workout tracker, gym log, lifting notebook, routine planner, and progress history in one focused app. Plan your training before you arrive, start a saved routine in seconds, log warm-up and working sets quickly, use recent performance to guide your next set, and review your history when you want to see what changed. FAST WORKOUT LOGGING - Log exercises, sets, weights, reps, and notes - Start predefined routines or build your own - Add custom exercises for your exact training style - Choose muscle groups with clear visual artwork - Track warm-up sets and working sets separately - Auto-fill weights and reps from your last session - Get Next Set guidance from recent workouts - Save equipment settings like seat height and depth - Switch between kg and lb units BUILT FOR PROGRESS Progress should be easy to understand. Weights helps you see training volume, workout history, best lifts, muscle focus, achievements, and strength changes over time. Use Next Set guidance to decide when to repeat, add a rep, or consider more weight. Review past sessions before a lift. Track personal records without digging through old notes. Follow activity and strength charts, open your history calendar, and unlock achievements as your training adds up. YOUR DATA STAYS USEFUL Export a clean ZIP package with a readable PDF progress report and CSV files for workout summaries, completed sets, and chart data. Use it for backup, deeper analysis, or reviewing your training outside the app. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Weights is optimized for iPhone and includes a real iPad layout, not a stretched phone screen. Log workouts on the device that fits your training setup. BUILT TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY Your workout log should be fast, readable, and reliable. Weights keeps the interface clean so the important things stay obvious: the exercise, the set, the weight, the reps, and your progress. WEIGHTS PREMIUM Unlock the full Weights experience with Premium: - Full workout history access - Advanced workout statistics - Unlimited tracking features - Deeper progress review - Support ongoing development and future improvements Weights Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. App Website: https://weights-app.com Terms of Service: https://weights-app.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://weights-app.com/privacy-policy Developer Website: https://edgars-dev.com For support or feedback, contact: info@weights-app.com

Screenshots

Progression4 screens
Simple Workout Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Workout Log at 100% against Progression's 61%. Simple Workout Log also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Progression's advantage is ratings volume (160 vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Progression sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Simple Workout Log sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Workout Log 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 3, 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 100% of Simple Workout Log's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progression ships an update weekly, Simple Workout Log fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Progression versus Simple Workout Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressionSimple Workout Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (160 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings160 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin PietrowskiEDGARS JAUDZEMS

Customer experience

Progression

All ratings160 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%

Simple Workout Log

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Progression

Subscriptions3
  • PRO$6.997 Days
  • PRO7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • PRO1 Month trial$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Free Unlimited WorkoutsFree
  • PRO$99.99
17 purchases

Simple Workout Log

Subscriptions16
  • Monthly2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly2 variants$3.991 Month
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  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly + Family$3.991 Month
  • Monthly + Family7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly + Family$4.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • Annual2 variants$17.991 Year
  • Annual1 Month trial$17.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual$24.991 Year
  • Annual + Family7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annual + Family1 Month trial$24.991 Year
  • Annual + Family7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime + Family$39.99

Questions

Is Progression free?
Progression is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Workout Log free?
Simple Workout Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Progression or Simple Workout Log?
Simple Workout Log is rated higher. Progression averages 4.5 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Simple Workout Log averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Progression or Simple Workout Log have ads?
Neither Progression nor Simple Workout Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Progression or Simple Workout Log?
Progression ships an update weekly, and Simple Workout Log fortnightly. Most recently, Progression was updated on October 16, 2026 and Simple Workout Log on October 8, 2026.

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