# Workout Log vs Alpha Progression Gym Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Alpha Progression Gym Tracker at free with in-app purchases against Workout Log's subscription. Alpha Progression Gym Tracker also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (92% vs 69%). Workout Log's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Alpha Progression Gym Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alpha Progression Gym Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Progression Gym Tracker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 192, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Workout Log's written reviews are positive against 92% of Alpha Progression Gym Tracker's.

Workout Log ships an update every 10 days, Alpha Progression Gym Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Log | Alpha Progression Gym Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-log-track-gym-progress/id1254050586/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-progression-gym-tracker/id1462277793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 192 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **91.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 48 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Colton Lemmon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248068584) | [Alpha Progression GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415737680) |

## 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


### Alpha Progression Gym Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-progression-gym-tracker/id1462277793)

This app helps you maximize muscle gains and track your fitness progress with personalized workout plans and advanced progression recommendations. It features a vast exercise database, workout tracking tools, and insights to optimize your strength training journey.

**Highlights:** Customized muscle building workout plans, Progression recommendations for weight and reps, Workout tracker with rep and weight log, Extensive exercise database with videos, Graphs and insights for workout analysis, Comprehensive periodization tools, Shareable workout plans

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan for best results | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan for best results | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan  Legacy | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan for best results | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan for best results | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan  Legacy | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Excellent for progressive overload and tracking progress
- 🎯 Customizable workout plans based on goals and equipment
- 📚 Detailed exercise instructions and videos
- 🔧 Flexibility to replace exercises
- ⏱️ Useful rest timers and tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Lack of Apple Watch integration
- 💰 Subscription cost may be high for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Concerns about free features being locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with logging and tracking sets and reps
- App freezing or crashing during workouts
- Problems with syncing data across devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track cardio and other fitness activities
- Implement social features to share workouts and connect with others
- Allow for more customization of workout plans and exercises
- Integrate with other fitness apps and devices (e.g., Strava, Apple Health)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Log free?

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

### Is Alpha Progression Gym Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workout Log or Alpha Progression Gym Tracker?

Alpha Progression Gym Tracker is rated higher. Workout Log averages 4.4 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Alpha Progression Gym Tracker averages 4.9 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Workout Log or Alpha Progression Gym Tracker have ads?

Alpha Progression Gym Tracker shows ads; Workout Log does not.

### Which is updated more often, Workout Log or Alpha Progression Gym Tracker?

Workout Log ships an update every 10 days, and Alpha Progression Gym Tracker weekly. Most recently, Workout Log was updated on November 2, 2026 and Alpha Progression Gym Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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