# FitHero vs Simple Workout Log

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FitHero at 186 against Simple Workout Log's 3. FitHero also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). Simple Workout Log's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FitHero sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Simple Workout Log sells 6 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FitHero has 186 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of FitHero's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Workout Log's.

FitHero ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Workout Log every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FitHero | Simple Workout Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fithero-gym-workout-tracker/id1465707550/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-log-weights/id6499166020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 209 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FitHero, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465707549) | [EDGARS JAUDZEMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742608307) |

## What reviewers say

### FitHero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fithero-gym-workout-tracker/id1465707550)

Plan and track your gym workouts with detailed exercise logs, video demonstrations, and personalized routine generation. Measure your progress, build healthy habits, and achieve your fitness goals with this intuitive and ad-free application.

**Highlights:** Log workouts, exercises, sets, and reps, 400+ exercises with video demonstrations, Create custom routines and add exercises, Personalized workout generation, Progress statistics and 1RM estimates, Sync with Apple Health, Customizable rest timer

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium membership (weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium membership (monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium membership (quarterly) | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium membership (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium membership (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium membership (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium membership (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Great for tracking progress
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery significantly
- 🐛 Buggy lately
- 🐛 Small UI issues
- 🐛 Can't plan weeks easily
- 🐛 Timer function not free

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot scroll down enough to add exercises when editing
- Routine not saving when changing days
- Bug that resets reps to 8
- Cannot report bugs
- Latest update broke routine history and logging

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch app
- Add home screen widgets
- Link to Apple Health app
- Add goals function (weight goals/targets)
- Lifetime purchase option


### 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 (6)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FitHero free?

FitHero 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, FitHero or Simple Workout Log?

Simple Workout Log is rated higher. FitHero averages 4.8 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Simple Workout Log averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do FitHero or Simple Workout Log have ads?

Neither FitHero nor Simple Workout Log shows ads.

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

FitHero ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Workout Log every 3 weeks. Most recently, FitHero was updated on November 6, 2026 and Simple Workout Log on November 4, 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.*