# Workout Planner vs Gym Tracker & Log

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gym Tracker & Log at free against Workout Planner's freemium. Gym Tracker & Log also leads on ratings volume (889 vs 22) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Workout Planner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Gym Tracker & Log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gym Tracker & Log holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Tracker & Log has 889 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Workout Planner's written reviews are positive against 99% of Gym Tracker & Log's.

Workout Planner ships an update every 3 days, Gym Tracker & Log every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Planner | Gym Tracker & Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-planner-smartworkout/id1510802814/reviews) | **[4.9 (889 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-tracker-and-log-strive/id6449553638/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **889** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **98.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arkadiusz Chrabaszczewski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510802813) | [Artur Fijal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446213931) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-planner-smartworkout/id1510802814)

This app helps you track gym workouts, log weights and reps, and build strength. It offers ready-made plans, an AI plan builder, and detailed progress charts. Works offline and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Log unlimited workouts, Progressive overload tracking, AI workout plan generator, 1,000+ exercises with videos, Automatic rest timer, Detailed progress charts, Works offline

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartWorkout Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| SmartWorkout Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| SmartWorkout Coach Essential | $9.99 | per month |
| SmartWorkout Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| SmartWorkout Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| SmartWorkout Premium | $59.99 | per year |


### Gym Tracker & Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-tracker-and-log-strive/id6449553638)

This free workout tracker helps you build strength and muscle with unlimited routines, progressive overload tracking, and advanced analytics. It offers offline functionality, personalized dashboards, and seamless data input for a friction-free training experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited workout routines, Progressive overload tracking, Advanced analytics and charts, Offline functionality, Personalizable dashboard, Frictionless data input

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Theme cotton candy | $3.79 | one-time |
| Theme cotton candy dark | $3.79 | one-time |
| Theme Cherry Blossom | $3.79 | one-time |
| Theme beige | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited access | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable workouts
- 🚀 Efficient workout tracking
- 💡 Helpful progress tracking
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 💡 Desire for more advanced features (e.g., plate calculator, one-arm exercise logging)
- 💡 Request for ability to delete or reorder exercises in a workout

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with saving workouts
- Timer not always functioning properly when other apps are running

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync data across devices
- Addition of body measurements tracking (waist, legs, etc.)
- Inclusion of a plate calculator
- Option to log one-arm exercises separately
- Ability to delete or reorder exercises in a workout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Planner free?

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

### Is Gym Tracker & Log free?

Gym Tracker & Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Workout Planner or Gym Tracker & Log?

Gym Tracker & Log is rated higher. Workout Planner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Gym Tracker & Log averages 4.9 from 889 ratings.

### Do Workout Planner or Gym Tracker & Log have ads?

Neither Workout Planner nor Gym Tracker & Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workout Planner or Gym Tracker & Log?

Workout Planner ships an update every 3 days, and Gym Tracker & Log every 6 days. Most recently, Workout Planner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gym Tracker & Log on November 3, 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.*