# Gym Diary vs Simple Workout Log

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Workout Log at 100% against Gym Diary's 54%. Simple Workout Log also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Gym Diary's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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 Simple Workout Log sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Workout Log holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Diary has 125 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Gym Diary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Workout Log's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Diary | Simple Workout Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-diary-workout-tracker-log/id1328908841/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-log-weights/id6499166020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nishan Niraula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328908390) | [EDGARS JAUDZEMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742608307) |

## 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 |


### Simple Workout Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-log-weights/id6499166020)

This app helps you track your gym workouts, plan routines, and log sets quickly. It provides detailed statistics and history to monitor your strength progress and stay motivated. Designed for weightlifting, bodybuilding, and general strength training.

**Highlights:** Fast workout logging, Customizable workout plans, Exercise customization, Workout history and statistics, Imperial and Metric support, Auto-fill weights and reps

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly + Family | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Family | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Family | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual + Family | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual + Family | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual + Family | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime + Family | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Diary free?

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

### Is Simple Workout Log free?

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

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

Simple Workout Log is rated higher. Gym Diary averages 4.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Simple Workout Log averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Gym Diary or Simple Workout Log have ads?

Neither Gym Diary nor Simple Workout Log shows ads.

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

Gym Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Workout Log fortnightly. Most recently, Gym Diary was updated on June 8, 2026 and Simple Workout Log 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.*