# Gym Diary vs SipFirst

The clearest difference is rating: SipFirst at 5.0 against Gym Diary's 4.3. Gym Diary's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (125 vs 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 SipFirst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SipFirst 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Diary | SipFirst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-diary-workout-tracker-log/id1328908841/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipfirst/id6762204124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nishan Niraula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328908390) | [PlentyCompany, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052072137) |

## 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


### SipFirst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipfirst/id6762204124)

This app encourages healthy hydration by linking water intake to app access. Users drink water to unlock their device's applications, turning a daily habit into a rewarding experience.

**Highlights:** Drink water to unlock apps, Hydration tracking, App access control, Promotes healthy habits

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Diary free?

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

### Is SipFirst free?

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

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

SipFirst is rated higher. Gym Diary averages 4.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while SipFirst averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gym Diary or SipFirst have ads?

SipFirst shows ads; Gym Diary does not.

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

Gym Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, and SipFirst every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gym Diary was updated on October 17, 2026 and SipFirst on October 1, 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.*