Comparison

Forma vs Workout log

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

About

Workout log

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We tried to create the simplest possible workout diary without unnecessary functions and indicators. No ready-made programs and exercises. Create your own programs for working out in the gym, at home or on the street. If after testing many similar applications, they seemed too complicated and inconvenient to you, then this application is for you. Main functions: ⁃ Adding a workout. You only need to specify the name of the workout during creation. ⁃ Active and inactive lists. Place currently used workouts in the active list, and those completed or created for the future in the inactive list. ⁃ Creating exercises. There are 4 types of results available for exercises: weight, repetitions, distance, time. ⁃ Recording the results. Easy and fast recording of results during training. ⁃ Performance history for each exercise. View the history for any period to see the progress. If you entered incorrect data by mistake, then you can change, delete or move it to another date. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Forma4 screens
Workout log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Workout log at none against Forma's shown. Workout log also leads on iOS requirement (15.4 vs 18). Forma's advantage is ratings volume (268 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Forma sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Workout log sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Workout log holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma has 268 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forma ships an update weekly, Workout log every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Forma versus Workout log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormaWorkout log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (268 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings268 — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel ChernikovSergey Yarkevich

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

Workout log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Forma

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Buy forever$49.99
1 purchases

Workout log

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan (1 Month)7 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Forma free?
Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout log free?
Workout log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forma or Workout log?
Workout log is rated higher. Forma averages 4.8 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Workout log averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Forma or Workout log have ads?
Forma shows ads; Workout log does not.
Which is updated more often, Forma or Workout log?
Forma ships an update weekly, and Workout log every 5 days. Most recently, Forma was updated on October 25, 2026 and Workout log on October 24, 2026.

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