# Gym Diary vs Dropset

Gym Diary and Dropset both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Dropset's written reviews are positive against 54% of Gym Diary's. Dropset also leads on update cadence (every 4 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 Dropset sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.4 for Dropset. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 96 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Gym Diary's written reviews are positive against 78% of Dropset's.

Gym Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, Dropset every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Diary | Dropset |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-diary-workout-tracker-log/id1328908841/reviews) | **[4.4 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropset-gym-tracker/id6444746146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nishan Niraula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328908390) | [Fortyfour AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/452146266) |

## 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


### Dropset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropset-gym-tracker/id6444746146)

This app provides a clean and minimal interface for tracking gym workouts. It focuses on essential features for setting up routines and exercises, offering flexibility for various exercise types beyond just sets and reps. The goal is to provide a non-distracting and serious tracking experience for dedicated gym-goers.

**Highlights:** Superset tracking, Dropset tracking, Custom workouts and exercises, Workout notes, Community chat, Flexible scheduling, Flexible tracking options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean, minimalist UI design
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📊 Comprehensive exercise library
- ⏱️ Built-in rest timer and interval tracking
- 📈 Detailed progress tracking and charts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model (not one-time purchase)
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- ⌚ No Apple Watch support
- 📚 Missing some exercise variations
- 🔐 Account deletion data loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing equipment type
- App crashes when modifying weight amounts
- Account deletion removes all workout logs
- Social/messaging features non-functional
- Data import functionality not working

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app/integration
- Exercise demonstration videos
- Kilogram (KG) unit support
- Resistance bands equipment option
- Multiple instances of same equipment in workout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Diary free?

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

### Is Dropset free?

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

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

Dropset is rated higher. Gym Diary averages 4.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Dropset averages 4.4 from 96 ratings.

### Do Gym Diary or Dropset have ads?

Neither Gym Diary nor Dropset shows ads.

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

Gym Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dropset every 4 days. Most recently, Gym Diary was updated on October 25, 2026 and Dropset on October 27, 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.*