Forma vs Simple Workout Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forma
This app provides a minimalist and intuitive way to track your workouts, whether at the gym or at home. You can create and customize your own exercises, log your results quickly, and monitor your progress. The free version has a limit on the number of workouts, which can be removed with a premium subscription.
- Minimalist and intuitive interface
- Offline functionality
- Create custom exercises
- Log results in few clicks
- Track progress
- Form your own exercise database
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When developing Forma, I paid special attention to minimalism. As a result, I got a fully functional workout tracker, which works completely offline and has no extra functions at all. The interface is so intuitive that it is impossible to get lost. I’ve honestly tried my best to make it nice & simple! The app is great for both gym and at home workout, because the list of exercises is created by you. Instead of hundreds of preset workout programs (invented by nobody knows who), you form your own database - leave only what is important for you personally. ‣ Create any exercise: from yoga to strength training. ‣ Customize them: workout with dumbbells, barbells or with your own weight. ‣ Log your results in a few clicks. ‣ Keep track of your progress: stay toned, gain or lose weight. Together with other users who regularly write great reviews, we strive to keep the app simple. As a result, as many superfluous elements as possible have been eliminated from the app, but functionality has been retained. However, if you do miss something, you can always contact me directly from the app and I will try to implement your ideas. The only limitation of the free version is the maximum amount of 8 workouts. You can ignore this limit by deleting old workouts, or remove the restriction completely with a premium subscription at a reasonable price. This kind of support, as well as honest feedback, helps me grow the project. I promise, I do not and will not have any advertising and unnecessary purchases. Everything is extremely transparent. I am using it myself, so I do not want to make another Frankenstein out of the app. Policy: http://gymtracker.tilda.ws/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: http://gymtracker.tilda.ws/terms-of-use Thank you for reading to the end, so it was not in vain!
Simple Workout Log
This app provides a straightforward way to log your gym workouts and track your strength progression. It focuses on simplicity and efficiency, allowing you to create custom routines, log sets quickly, and monitor your progress over time without unnecessary distractions.
- Create custom workouts
- Log sets quickly
- Auto-load previous sets
- Built-in rest timers
- Track strength progress with stats
- View training consistency
- Add notes and tags
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Ironotes is a simple workout log for people who care about getting stronger - not chasing the latest fitness trend. They've already found the few things that drive almost all of their results: progressive overload, a handful of proven lifts, and consistency. That's why they choose a minimalist app that stays out of the way and just works. Why lifters choose Ironotes: "Simple, intuitive, effective. No fancy gimmicks. I was able to set everything up in ten minutes." "Offers the functionality of subscription services for absolutely free." "Free. Clean. Journal. PBs. A few charts. Just get the app." Follow your own program. Log sets without interrupting your workout. Know what you lifted last time. See your progress and consistency. Keep hitting PR's. No paywall to get started. No sign-up. No ads. No mandatory subscription. If you enjoy using Ironotes, you can support its development with a voluntary donation. Build your workouts • Create unlimited custom workouts • Full control—no templates or restrictions Log your training • Log weight, reps, and sets in seconds • Auto-load previous sets • Session history at a glance • Built-in rest timers • Tag sets however you like: RPE's, RIR's, warm-ups, targets etc. Track progress • Strength and volume trends • Workout consistency • Personal records • Workout and exercise notes Your data stays yours • Apple Health integration • iCloud sync • CSV export • Supports kg & lbs No sign-up. No questionnaires. No AI workout plans. No social feed. Just a simple workout log for getting stronger. Terms of Service: https://ironotes.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://ironotes.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Forma at free with in-app purchases against Simple Workout Log's subscription. Simple Workout Log's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). 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. Forma sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Simple Workout Log sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Forma against 4.8 for Simple Workout Log. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 268 and 367 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 94% and 93% positive.
Forma ships an update weekly, Simple Workout Log every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Forma | Simple Workout Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (268 ratings) | 4.8 (367 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.7% of reviews — better | 93.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 268 | 367 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavel Chernikov | Arnas Dilys |
Customer experience
Forma
Simple Workout Log
Bugs and requests
Forma
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional data loss or sync issues
- Inconsistent user interface elements
Requested features
5 requests- Add a notes section for each exercise
- Implement a timer or rest timer feature
- Expand exercise database with more options
- Include a dark mode option
- Improve data export and backup capabilities
Simple Workout Log
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Forma
- Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
- Yearly subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Yearly subscription$17.991 Year
- Buy forever$49.99
Simple Workout Log
- Monthly Support$1.991 Month
- Ironotes PRO Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Extra Monthly Support$3.991 Month
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- Ironotes PRO Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Yearly Support$19.991 Year
- Protein Bar$2.99
- Kebab & Salad$6.99
- Gym Membership$19.99
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- Ironotes PRO Forever$34.99
- Supplement Stack$59.99
Questions
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