WeightsBook vs On Lifting Log Workout Tracker

I’ve been lifting for more than 20 years, and I built WeightsBook because I was tired of workout-logging apps that made a simple job feel complicated. With every app I tried, I came away with the same impression: its designers did not understand how lifters actually use a training journal. As a programmer, I decided to build the app I wanted. I returned to what had always worked—pen and paper—and built from there. While training a friend one day, I realized the same journal idea could help personal trainers: a separate weightsbook for every client, all in one app. That led me to add support for multiple weightsbooks, allowing trainers to record each client’s workouts separately and export or share each one. The result is WeightsBook: a modern lifting log that retains the look, feel, and simplicity of a traditional training journal. Its distinctive handwritten style is intentional. Logging a set should feel like writing it down, not operating a dashboard. Within that familiar design, experienced lifters will find detailed tracking for RPE, RIR, supersets, drop sets, and partial reps. If you have ever abandoned a workout app and gone back to a notebook, WeightsBook was made for you.

On Lifting makes it easy to log your workouts, track progress, and get stronger. Designed to stay out of your way so you can focus on your lifts, not your screen. Key Features • Private by default. All data stays on your device, fully functional offline. • Designed for speed: smart defaults and a dedicated keyboard keep logging quick. • Family sharing included at no extra cost. Download and start lifting — no account and no subscription required to start. On Lifting is a paid app, but you can explore the full experience for a limited number of workouts. If you are still not sure On Lifting is right for you, you may start a subscription with a 3-month free trial. Cancel anytime. Here's what you get: Workouts & Routines • Robust exercise library of around 250 exercises with short, to-the-point, how-to videos. • Create your own exercises to complement the built-in library. • Set up routines and programs, and reorganize them as your training evolves. • Group exercises into supersets in your routines and workouts. • Configure different set types: warm-up, drop sets, to-failure, work sets. • Define targets for reps, weight, duration, or intensity per set (great for progressive overload). • Supports Reps in Reserve (RIR) and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) for tracking intensity. • Flexible rest timers that automatically track rest between sets. Customize by exercise, routine, or both. • Add notes to exercises, routines, and workouts. Track form cues, machine settings, or how a session felt. • Supports imperial (lb) and metric (kg) units. Progression & Insights • Visualize gains with charts that show trends in volume, strength, one rep max, and more. • Pin your core lifts and track their progress over time with detailed charts and personal records. • Track progression at the program level: workouts, volume, personal records, and consistency. • Log body measurements like weight and body fat percentage with trend charts. • Browse your workout history with a full calendar. Zoom from month to year to multi-year for a bird's-eye view of your training. Apple Ecosystem • Apple Watch app mirrors your workout, showing the upcoming exercise, current set target, previous set data, rest time, and more. • Glanceable workout info on your Apple Watch or Lock Screen. • Integrates with Apple Health on your iPhone and Apple Watch, including body measurements. Your data, your rules • Privacy first. All data is stored locally on your device. No accounts or cloud sync required. • Data ownership. Full data export available anytime. • Import data from other popular apps. Imported sessions don't count toward your free workout limit. This is just the beginning I am a solo self-funded developer with low overhead - no big company or investors here. I am making something I love and use every day that respects your privacy. I hope to provide a lot of value, far greater than what I charge, supported by a like-minded audience. As the primary user, I have a long roadmap ahead, and I am committed to keeping the app affordable, clean, fast, and privacy-focused as it grows. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/