# Workout Log vs Gym Diary

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gym Diary at free with in-app purchases against Workout Log's subscription. Gym Diary also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). Workout Log's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gym Diary sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Workout Log against 4.3 for Gym Diary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 192 and 125 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Workout Log's written reviews are positive against 54% of Gym Diary's.

Workout Log ships an update every 10 days, Gym Diary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Log | Gym Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-log-track-gym-progress/id1254050586/reviews)** | [4.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-diary-workout-tracker-log/id1328908841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 48 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colton Lemmon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248068584) | [Nishan Niraula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328908390) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-log-track-gym-progress/id1254050586)

Easily build and track custom workout routines, logging sets, weight, and reps. Monitor body weight and progress photos for motivation. Visualize your exercise history and progress over time. Integrates with Apple HealthKit for heart rate data.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout routines, Log sets, weight, and reps, Track body weight and progress photos, Visualize exercise history, Apple HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Workout Log Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Workout Log Pro Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Workout Log Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Great workout builder
- 👍 Good for tracking progress
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Pro version not recognized
- 🐛 Deleting workouts deletes progress
- 🐛 Cannot edit exercises in routine
- 🐛 Difficulty editing sets/reps

**Reported bugs**

- Pro version not recognized
- App crashes frequently
- Deleting workouts deletes all progress for that workout
- Cannot edit exercise names without deleting and re-typing
- In-app timer has no notification when reaching zero

**Requested features**

- Add exercises to current workout
- Show weights and reps for prior workout
- Connect with Apple Health
- Add cardio tracking (time)
- Ability to reorder exercises


### Gym Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-diary-workout-tracker-log/id1328908841)

This app helps you meticulously track every aspect of your gym workouts, from sets and reps to body measurements and nutrition. Plan routines, log exercises, and visualize your progress with detailed graphs to achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Workout planner and gym log, Complete workout tracker, Weightlifting tracker and rep counter, Unlimited custom exercises, Workout progress tracker with strength graphs, Body measurements and weight tracker, Calorie and nutrition tracker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gym DIary Premium - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Gym Diary Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Gym Diary Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Gym Diary - Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Gym Diary Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Gym Diary Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Gym Diary Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use UI
- 💪 Great for tracking workouts
- ✅ Allows custom workout routines
- 📈 Satisfying progress tracking with charts
- ✨ Sleek and user-friendly design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 💸 Forced to pay for membership again
- 🚫 No free trial or limited features
- 📉 Updates are poor and buggy
- 🔒 Many features locked by subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes between sets
- App freezes and data is lost
- Latest update is buggy
- Updates consistently have glitches
- Can't use on other devices with the same account

**Requested features**

- Watch app for Apple Watch
- Allow editing exercises without deleting
- Separate notes tab for general notes
- Drag and drop exercises for order
- Edit exercises within a day


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Log free?

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

### Is Gym Diary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workout Log or Gym Diary?

Workout Log is rated higher. Workout Log averages 4.4 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Gym Diary averages 4.3 from 125 ratings.

### Do Workout Log or Gym Diary have ads?

Neither Workout Log nor Gym Diary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workout Log or Gym Diary?

Workout Log ships an update every 10 days, and Gym Diary every 3 weeks. Most recently, Workout Log was updated on November 2, 2026 and Gym Diary on November 6, 2026.

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