# Gym Diary vs Strongify

Gym Diary and Strongify both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Strongify's written reviews are positive against 54% of Gym Diary's. Strongify also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gym Diary sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Strongify sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strongify holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 280 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Gym Diary's written reviews are positive against 72% of Strongify's.

Gym Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, Strongify every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Diary | Strongify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-diary-workout-tracker-log/id1328908841/reviews) | **[4.5 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongify-rep-count/id1436592070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **280** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nishan Niraula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328908390) | [Astrochimp SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611331415) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Strongify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongify-rep-count/id1436592070)

Easily log your weightlifting sessions by recording reps and weight lifted. Customize exercises and routines, then track your progress over time with motivating charts and a workout calendar. Share your achievements on social media.

**Highlights:** Log reps and weight in few taps, Create custom routines and exercises, Track progress with charts, Workout calendar view, Share workouts on social media, Support for time-based exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strongify Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Strongify Premium One Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Strongify Annual Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Strongify Premium One Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Strongify Premium | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth and clean interface
- 💡 Customizable workouts
- 👍 Helpful for tracking progress
- 👍 Great for basic workout tracking needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs causing data loss after updates
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features (e.g., notes, folders, custom exercise library)
- 🔍 Limited data visualization and reporting
- 🔍 Inability to change measurement units within the app

**Reported bugs**

- Workout data getting deleted after updates
- Scrolling issues and screen freezes
- Inconsistent Apple Watch integration
- Incorrect workout data display

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pre-plan workouts
- Implement dark mode
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Add notes section for each exercise
- Allow rearranging and organizing of exercises


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Diary free?

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

### Is Strongify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gym Diary or Strongify?

Strongify is rated higher. Gym Diary averages 4.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Strongify averages 4.5 from 280 ratings.

### Do Gym Diary or Strongify have ads?

Neither Gym Diary nor Strongify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gym Diary or Strongify?

Gym Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, and Strongify every 8 days. Most recently, Gym Diary was updated on October 17, 2026 and Strongify on October 17, 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.*