Comparison

My Program Generator vs Iron Journal

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

Head to head
About

My Program Generator

This app creates personalized, adaptive training programs for runners, swimmers, cyclists, and triathletes. It uses your performance data and training history to optimize your workouts and prepare you for races. The program automatically updates as you progress.

Highlights
  • Personalized training programs
  • Adaptive workout adjustments
  • Performance data integration
  • Race preparation planning
  • Automatic program updates
  • Optimal race-pace guidelines
Features
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My Program Generator is a fully adaptive and automated training program for runners, swimmers, cyclists, triathletes and fitness enthusiasts. MPG takes real-life performance and training data and creates an optimized training program. This program constantly adapts and changes as the athlete adapts and changes. The MPG algorithms have been scientifically formulated through rigorous research and field testing to ensure each program is highly accurate and specific to each athlete. MPG provides an outcomes-based and scientific evidence-based approach to training prescription. The MPG algorithms have been formulated from scientific principles and they have been refined and tested on thousands of athletes, ranging from beginners to professionals. The MPG system is highly accurate for every athlete type because it takes multiple performance data points and training history into consideration when generating each program. Each training program that is generated is unique to each individual. As workouts are logged in the workout log, the MPG system accumulates information to update the training program automatically. The performance tests get repeated on 3-6 week intervals and this, combined with the logged training, gets used to update and generate the new training program, automatically. Events and races can be added to the system and the athlete's training program will update to prepare the athlete optimally for key races. MPG will include variables such as date, race type, distance and course profile and combine this with performance and training history to create the optimal training stimulus in the build up to key races. MPG also automatically provides athletes with optimal race-pace guidelines with each race they compete in. This information is based on training history and performance data and has proven to be highly accurate and extremely useful when trying to improve personal records. Some of our testimonials: β€œThe personalization, structure and detail of each set allows me to get the maximum benefit from the time I have available to train” Anthony Briggs β€œMy journey with MPG has been amazing, lost 12kg, finished my first Ironman in 11h:38m and then qualified for 70.3 World Champs in Austria after finishing 6th overall at 70.3 SA. Every Month my times are getting better on each discipline when I do the tests and it seems there is no ceiling to my performance improvement” Kim Heger View our Privacy Policy: https://myprogramgenerator.com/site/page?view=privacy View our Terms & Conditions: https://myprogramgenerator.com/site/page?view=terms

About

Iron Journal

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Iron Journal – For Those Who Lift With Intent Iron Journal is built for athletes who train with purpose. Not a simple set logger. A complete training system designed around how serious lifters actually program, track, and improve. β€’ Train With Structure: Phase-based workouts keep you locked in set by set. No scrolling, no searching β€” just the next lift, your goals, and your last session set's stats visible in real time right where you need them. β€’ Log Everything That Matters: Weight, reps, RPE, RIR, rest, and set comments captured in seconds. Automatically tracked rest and every detail recorded so nothing is left to memory or guesswork. β€’ Know Exactly How You're Progressing: Compare any two sessions side by side, set by set. Trend data shows weight, reps, exertion, and rest changes over time so you always know if you're moving forward. β€’ Personal Records That Work For You: Strength and endurance PRs tracked automatically and linked to your exercises. Use percentage-based targets to program intelligently off your actual maxes. β€’ Plan Like You Mean It: Build full training blocks with the workout calendar. Schedule deload weeks, max effort days, and recurring sessions across your entire cycle. β€’ Everything Else: Percentage-based weight targets Β· Muscle group tagging Β· Mid-session exercise editing Β· Data export Β· Imperial and metric Β· Custom accent colors Β· One-swipe exercise management

Screenshots

My Program Generator4 screens
Iron Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iron Journal at none against My Program Generator's 2. Iron Journal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. My Program Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Iron Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Program Generator ships an update every 2 months, Iron Journal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
My Program Generator versus Iron Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Program GeneratorIron Journal
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.2 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB24 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMPG Fitness LimitedJacob Miller

In-app purchases

2 purchases

My Program Generator

Subscriptions2
  • Health and Fitness Program$1.991 Month
  • Premium Performance$99.991 Month
None

Iron Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Program Generator free?
My Program Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iron Journal free?
Iron Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Program Generator or Iron Journal have ads?
My Program Generator shows ads; Iron Journal does not.
Which is updated more often, My Program Generator or Iron Journal?
My Program Generator ships an update every 2 months, and Iron Journal fortnightly. Most recently, My Program Generator was updated on June 25, 2026 and Iron Journal on September 19, 2026.

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