# Gym Diary vs Workout

Gym Diary and Workout both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Workout's written reviews are positive against 54% of Gym Diary's. Workout also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). Gym Diary's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 28). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Workout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Gym Diary against 4.2 for Workout. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Gym Diary's written reviews are positive against 90% of Workout's.

Gym Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, Workout weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Diary | Workout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-diary-workout-tracker-log/id1328908841/reviews)** | [4.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-log/id1529999213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nishan Niraula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328908390) | [Kwonhong Min](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529999215) |

## 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 |


### Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-log/id1529999213)

Log your workouts, track your progress, and access customized training programs designed by professionals. This app helps you exercise efficiently with features like supersets, cue registration, and rest timers. It also offers detailed performance reports and smartwatch integration.

**Highlights:** Workout logging with supersets and custom routines, Detailed exercise performance and volume reporting, Customized weekly and daily workout program recommendations, Smartwatch integration for easy logging, Rest timers and rep counters, Memo and cue registration by workout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 프리미엄 모드 정기 결제 | $0.99 | per month |
| 운동 프로그램 구독 | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Diary free?

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

### Is Workout free?

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

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

Gym Diary is rated higher. Gym Diary averages 4.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Workout averages 4.2 from 28 ratings.

### Do Gym Diary or Workout have ads?

Neither Gym Diary nor Workout shows ads.

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

Gym Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, and Workout weekly. Most recently, Gym Diary was updated on June 8, 2026 and Workout on September 25, 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.*