# Gym Diary vs Workout Notebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gym Diary at 54% against Workout Notebook's 0%. Gym Diary also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (125 vs 5). Workout Notebook's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Workout Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Diary has 125 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Gym Diary's written reviews are positive against 0% of Workout Notebook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gym Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, Workout Notebook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Diary | Workout Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-diary-workout-tracker-log/id1328908841/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-notebook/id1554826522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **54.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nishan Niraula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328908390) | [Tetsuma Yaguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554826524) |

## 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 Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-notebook/id1554826522)

Record your workouts and track progress with personalized training menus and detailed body metrics. Visualize your fitness journey with customizable graphs and add notes for comprehensive health tracking.

**Highlights:** Personalized training menu design, Save and reuse menu templates, Workout calendar and history, Body record tracking (weight, fat %, calories), Dual graph visualization of progress, Memos for detailed training and lifestyle notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Services (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Half-year) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Service (1-year) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Diary free?

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

### Is Workout Notebook free?

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

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

Workout Notebook is rated higher. Gym Diary averages 4.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Workout Notebook averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

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

Workout Notebook shows ads; Gym Diary does not.

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

Gym Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, and Workout Notebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gym Diary was updated on June 8, 2026 and Workout Notebook on September 7, 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.*