# Clank vs GZCL Method Workout Logger

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clank | GZCL Method Workout Logger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (584 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clank-weight-lifting/id1455163991/reviews)** | [4.7 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gzcl-method-workout-logger/id1517032809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **584** | 232 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 63.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 49 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Figment Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/827236613) | [Strongomatic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437949460) |

## What reviewers say

### Clank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clank-weight-lifting/id1455163991)

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.

**Highlights:** Automated weight and rep adjustments, Personalized rest timers, Workout progress logging, Built-in popular programs, Deloading for plateaus, Workout notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clank Pro Three Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Clank Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


### GZCL Method Workout Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gzcl-method-workout-logger/id1517032809)

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.

**Highlights:** Preloaded GZCL programs, Automated progressions, Simple interface, Post workout stats, Exercise images, Support for Imperial/metric units, Rest timer

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GZCL Pro Version | Free | one-time |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward and simple
- 💪 Easy to make gains
- ✨ Clean user interface
- ⚙️ Highly customizable
- ✅ Better than spreadsheets/other apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't handle progressions/failures
- 🚫 Can't change to kg/units
- 📉 Missing essential features
- ⏳ No maintenance/updates
- 🤷 Missing functionality listed

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clank free?

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

### Is GZCL Method Workout Logger free?

GZCL Method Workout Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clank or GZCL Method Workout Logger?

Clank is rated higher. Clank averages 4.8 out of 5 from 584 ratings, while GZCL Method Workout Logger averages 4.7 from 232 ratings.

### Do Clank or GZCL Method Workout Logger have ads?

Neither Clank nor GZCL Method Workout Logger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clank or GZCL Method Workout Logger?

Clank ships an update every 3 weeks, and GZCL Method Workout Logger fortnightly. Most recently, Clank was updated on October 22, 2026 and GZCL Method Workout Logger on October 24, 2026.

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