Comparison

Workout vs Simple Workout Log

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

Head to head
About

Workout

Log your workouts, track your progress, and access customized training programs designed by professionals. This app helps you exercise efficiently with features like supersets, cue registration, and rest timers. It also offers detailed performance reports and smartwatch integration.

Highlights
  • Workout logging with supersets and custom routines
  • Detailed exercise performance and volume reporting
  • Customized weekly and daily workout program recommendations
  • Smartwatch integration for easy logging
  • Rest timers and rep counters
  • Memo and cue registration by workout
Features
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Workout - Log, Report, Program The Beginning of Progressive Overload is "Workout Log". Start it with this App. It's developed to be optimized for “Workout Logging” for Progressive Overload. It provides a differentiated service from other applications by reflecting the actual usage environment(Generally Gym) as much as possible. It is an App that can help all people exercise efficiently and smartly. [Main Function] 1. Workout Log - Bookmark, Recent Workouts, Custom, Routine Management and Import of Recent Workout/Set Information - Superset Function Provided - Cue Registration by Workout - Copy Workout by Date - Save Memo by Date - Exercise Performance and Rest Timer - Reps Counter 2. Exercise Reporting - Comparison of Previous/Monthly Performance - Comparison of Division (2, 3, 5 Division) Ratio by Part - Display Max, Volume, and Reps of each Exercise by Date and Increment 3. Weekly Workout Program Download and Recommendation - Provides Customized Workout Programs such as Purpose, Level, Exercise days, and Workout Time - Designed by 4 Professional Trainers - Difficulty Adjustment by Weekly Workout Awareness 4. Daily Workout Program Download and Recommendation - Provides 70 Workout programs - Up/Down Adjustment of Difficulty by 20 Parts/Movements - Difficulty Adjustment by Weekly Workout Awareness 5. Launch of Google Wear OS service - Provides a service that enables simple operations such as adding/deleting exercise sets, modifying and performing exercises, and timers using a smart watch ※ Precautions when using a smart watch - The exercise log app must be installed on your phone. - After installing the smart watch app, you need to run the main screen of the mobile phone app so that the smart watch and account information are transmitted to the watch so that you can use the smart watch exercise log app normally. - The exercise add-on is not available on smartwatches. After registering the exercise in the mobile phone app and loading the exercise information from the smart watch, you can add, edit, delete, or perform a set. ▣ Menu after initial login – We recommend that you read how to use the application in the user manual. ▣ Terms of Use: https://pg.accepted.co.kr/Service/EN ========= Inquiries: acceptedcompany@gmail.com Exercise program advisory: Ji Young-seong (https://instagram.com/ji._.coach)

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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." Set up your workouts in minutes. Log every set in seconds. See your progress clearly. Keep getting stronger. 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 • Import workouts from text • 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 Track progress • Strength trends • Training volume • 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

Screenshots

Workout4 screens
Simple Workout Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Workout Log at 4.8 against Workout's 4.2. Simple Workout Log also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and ratings volume (352 vs 28). Workout's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Workout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Simple Workout Log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Workout Log holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Workout Log has 352 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Workout's written reviews are positive against 93% of Simple Workout Log's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workout ships an update weekly, Simple Workout Log daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Workout versus Simple Workout Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkoutSimple Workout Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (28 ratings)4.8 (352 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28352 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKwonhong MinArnas Dilys

Customer experience

Workout

All ratings28 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.4%

Simple Workout Log

All ratings352 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Workout

Subscriptions2
  • 프리미엄 모드 정기 결제$0.991 Month
  • 운동 프로그램 구독3 Days trial$3.991 Month
7 purchases

Simple Workout Log

Subscriptions2
  • Ironotes PRO Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Ironotes PRO Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time5
  • 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

Is Workout free?
Workout 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, Workout or Simple Workout Log?
Simple Workout Log is rated higher. Workout averages 4.2 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Simple Workout Log averages 4.8 from 352 ratings.
Do Workout or Simple Workout Log have ads?
Neither Workout nor Simple Workout Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Workout or Simple Workout Log?
Workout ships an update weekly, and Simple Workout Log daily. Most recently, Workout was updated on October 19, 2026 and Simple Workout Log on October 18, 2026.

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