# Workout vs Simple Workout Log

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout | Simple Workout Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-log/id1529999213/reviews) | **[4.8 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-log-ironotes/id1550970850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **352** |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 73 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kwonhong Min](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529999215) | [Arnas Dilys](https://appshunter.io/developer/656220227) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-log/id1529999213)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 프리미엄 모드 정기 결제 | $0.99 | per month |
| 운동 프로그램 구독 | $3.99 | per month |


### Simple Workout Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-log-ironotes/id1550970850)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ironotes PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Ironotes PRO Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Protein Bar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kebab & Salad | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gym Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ironotes PRO Forever | $34.99 | one-time |
| Supplement Stack | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*