Clank vs GZCL Method Workout Logger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clank
This app simplifies weightlifting by providing proven workout programs and acting as a personal trainer. It automatically adjusts weights, sets, reps, and rest times, while logging your progress to help you get stronger and bigger.
- Automated weight and rep adjustments
- Personalized rest timers
- Workout progress logging
- Built-in popular programs
- Deloading for plateaus
- Workout notifications
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Clank takes all of the thinking out of weight lifting. We make it easy for anyone to get amazing results at the gym. All you have to do is show up. We put new lifters on the same level as the gym veterans. You will get bigger and stronger with the most efficient programs available. Clank brings you the most proven workout programs from the fitness community, and wraps them with an innovative user experience. Clank will follow your workouts and be your personal trainer by automatically: - Increasing weights - Adjusting the number of sets and reps - Deloading weights to break plateaus - Displaying how long to rest between each set - Notification to let you know when to start your next lift - Logging your progress, and providing you a history of all previous workouts Clank has the following programs built in so that no configuration is required to get started: GZCLP Phraks Greyskull Stronglifts 5x5 Metallicdpa PPL PHUL Bigger Leaner Stronger Clank Pro is an optional subscription of either three months or a year. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Support: support@figmentlabs.io Terms & Conditions: https://terms.figmentlabs.io Privacy Policy: https://privacy.figmentlabs.io
GZCL Method Workout Logger
This workout tracker simplifies strength training by automating calculations and progressions for popular GZCL programs. It eliminates the need for spreadsheets, providing a clear interface to log workouts, track stats, and focus on getting stronger.
- Preloaded GZCL programs
- Automated progressions
- Simple interface
- Post workout stats
- Exercise images
- Support for Imperial/metric units
- Rest timer
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It's time to stop fumbling with spreadsheets. Start using this intuitive workout tracker built specifically for GZCL programs. Let the app hand the math so you can focus on the thing that matters, getting stronger. Preloaded with these programs: - GZCLP - Jacked and Tan 2.0 - Ultra High Frequency 5 Week - Ultra High Frequency 9 Week - Volume Dependent Intensity Progression - The Rippler The GZCL Method, created by Cody Lefever, is proven to get your stronger. But it is difficult to plan and track the programs using a spreadsheet. And you have to calculate your progressions. And you don't remember what weight you were supposed to lift in the gym. If only there was an easier way... BUT WAIT! There is! Download this app and hop on the easy train to gainsville. FEATURES: - Preloaded programs - Automated progressions - Simple interface - Post workout stats - Exercise images - Warm up, failure, and AMRAP (as many reps as possible) sets - Support for Imperial (lb) or metric (kg) - Workout notes and/or exercise specific notes - Rest timer customizable per exercise
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: GZCL Method Workout Logger at free with in-app purchases against Clank's subscription. Clank's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Clank sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months and GZCL Method Workout Logger sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Clank against 4.7 for GZCL Method Workout Logger. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 584 and 232 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Clank's written reviews are positive against 63% of GZCL Method Workout Logger's.
Clank ships an update every 3 weeks, GZCL Method Workout Logger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clank | GZCL Method Workout Logger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (584 ratings) — better | 4.7 (232 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews — better | 63.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 584 — better | 232 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Figment Labs | Strongomatic, LLC |
Customer experience
Clank
GZCL Method Workout Logger
User reviews
Clank
From 584 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Automatic weight progression calculations
- 📋 Curated selection of proven workout routines
- ⏱️ Efficient tracking without manual input
- 🎯 Great for beginners and intermediate lifters
Room to improve
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- ❌ Cannot swap or remove exercises from routines
- ⚙️ Inflexible weight increment options
- ⏰ Non-customizable rest timers
- 💰 Expensive Pro subscription without one-time purchase option
GZCL Method Workout Logger
From 232 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Straightforward and simple
- 💪 Easy to make gains
- ✨ Clean user interface
- ⚙️ Highly customizable
- ✅ Better than spreadsheets/other apps
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't handle progressions/failures
- 🚫 Can't change to kg/units
- 📉 Missing essential features
- ⏳ No maintenance/updates
- 🤷 Missing functionality listed
Bugs and requests
Clank
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes on startup (January 2020 incident)
- Pro subscription payment processing failures
- Subscription connection issues with Apple
- Incompatibility with older iOS devices (iPhone 5S)
- Support unresponsiveness to payment issues
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- Incomplete workout routines (missing sets/exercises)
- Rep range validation too strict (fails on 8-12 rep range if not exactly 12)
Requested features
10 requests- Exercise substitution capability
- Ability to remove or reorder exercises
- Customizable weight increment options (1lb, 2.5lb increments)
- Adjustable rest timer settings
- Additional workout programs (NSuns, Jacked and Tan, Leangains RPT, 5/3/1 variants)
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- Deload week programming
- Customizable bar weight settings
- Apple Watch support
- Edit exercise names
- Customize T1/T2 progression options
GZCL Method Workout Logger
Reported bugs
21 issues- Doesn't naturally progress weights
- Doesn't change sets/reps on failure
- Can't change to kg
- Settings menu for units doesn't work
- Progressions don't work
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- Rest timer difficult to change
- Doesn't keep notes from previous sessions
- Calculates weight wrong after failure/manual change
- Value input keyboard placement issue
- Previous stats don't carry over
- Newest update broke LP (can't add new week)
- App crashes when starting new workout
- TM has stayed at 0% for nearly a year
- Bug increases weight every time a day is opened
- Checking off a set adds weight to the next
- Can only select same weight increase for all exercises
- Can't exit workout after starting (adds weight)
- Program doesn't show weights lifted (clunky charts)
- Doesn't support decimals in weights
- Incorrect logic for automated progressions
- Crashing when starting Jacked & Tan cycle
Requested features
23 requests- Reset everything to defaults
- Alarm to play even if app is closed
- Options to vary plans (heavy vs. cardio)
- Add TM functionality
- Easier exercise substitution options
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- Login feature to save progress
- Add new exercises easily
- Customizable weight progressions
- Add more T3s and customize them
- Rest timer change for each workout section
- Adjustable progression formula (for men/women)
- Make previous exercises visible easily
- Progression graph
- Apple Health Integration
- Warm up sets
- Rep range customization
- Add/remove exercises for customization
- Graph to see progress over time
- General Gainz workout option (custom template)
- FAQ page about GZCL method
- Total workout time feature
- Support decimals in weights
- Customizable progression logic
In-app purchases
Clank
- Clank Pro Three Months$14.993 Months
- Clank Pro Annual$29.991 Year
GZCL Method Workout Logger
- GZCL Pro VersionFree
- Pro Version$9.99
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