Comparison

ExerSci Workout Log vs Volym

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

Head to head
About

ExerSci Workout Log

This app allows users to create and track custom exercises and workouts with unparalleled flexibility. It focuses on letting you log the metrics that matter to you, without being restricted by predefined categories or opinionated data points. Organize, schedule, and analyze your fitness journey with detailed statistics and Apple Health integration.

Highlights
  • Unlimited custom exercises and workouts
  • Track any combination of metrics
  • Supersets and exercise mixing
  • Data backup and restore
  • Customizable statistics
  • Apple Health integration
  • Workout scheduling
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The workout tracking app you have been waiting for. ExerSci is the most customizable workout app allowing you to choose what metrics you want to track. No longer will you be bogged down with opinionated categories or with apps that focus strictly on weight metrics. Free unlimited custom exercises, workouts and sessions. Other workout apps limit the number of workouts/exercises before you subscribe. The team here at ExerSci believes you should be able to use the basics of the app without restriction. No gimmicks, no attention grabbing. ExerSci was built from the ground up to be there when you need it and get out of your way when you don’t. Organize your in-progress workout sessions with ease. The custom style helps you enter information quicker than most other apps. FEATURES: • Create, edit and manage custom exercises and workouts. • Create completely unique workouts by mixing supersets and exercises. • Track any combination of metrics for reps, resistance, distance and duration. • See the values of a previous completed exercise when you are in the middle of a workout session. • Schedule future workouts in a calendar view. • View customizable statistics of your data. • Integration with the Apple Health app to visualize weekly progress on the Home Screen and daily progress in the Health Summary screen. • Export a backup of your data to your iCloud account and restore it any time. • Connect your data to AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT via a secure Personal Access Token. Analyze your training history, get insights, and build custom reports with the tools you already use. • And more! SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS You will have the option to upgrade to the PRO version at any time for: * $3.99 USD / month Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will AUTO-RENEW based on the price above. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can change or cancel your subscription under your iTunes Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. By subscribing, you acknowledge to agree to the Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy: https://www.exersci.app/terms https://www.exersci.app/privacy

About

Volym

This strength training log automates weight and rep targets for each workout, ensuring consistent progress. It calculates warm-ups, tracks personal records, and allows for fast logging of sets and supersets. Log from your wrist with Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • Auto progression for weight and reps
  • Calculated warm-up sets
  • Apple Watch logging
  • Progress charts and personal records
  • Fast workout editor
  • Session and routine planning
  • Plate calculator
Features
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Stop guessing what to lift. Volym tells you. Volym is a strength training log that does the maths for you. Finish your sets and it sets your next weight and rep targets, so every session is a small step forward instead of a repeat of last week. AUTO PROGRESSION – ALWAYS FREE Hit the top of your rep range and Volym bumps the weight. Fall short and it holds. Pick a goal like hypertrophy and the targets follow. WARM-UPS, CALCULATED Warm-up sets are worked out from your working weight, so you're ready for the heavy sets without the mental arithmetic. APPLE WATCH Log reps, run rest timers and time your planks and carries from your wrist. Your phone can stay in the bag. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE Charts for every lift: heaviest weight, session volume and personal records. Track body weight and measurements right next to your lifts. FAST LOGGING A clean workout editor built for the gym floor. Sets, supersets and notes in a few taps. PLAN AHEAD Build sessions and routines in advance, so you always know what's next. YOUR DASHBOARD Weekly volume, week streaks and total time trained, at a glance. PLATE CALCULATOR Enter a weight and see exactly which plates go on the bar. No feeds. No gimmicks. Just the tools to stay consistent and keep getting stronger. Privacy Policy: https://volymapp.com/privacy-policy Terms and conditions: https://volymapp.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

ExerSci Workout Log4 screens
Volym4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Volym at 5.0 against ExerSci Workout Log's 4.6. Volym also leads on device support (4 vs 1). ExerSci Workout Log's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ExerSci Workout Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Volym sells 2 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

Volym holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExerSci Workout Log has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExerSci Workout Log ships an update weekly, Volym every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ExerSci Workout Log versus Volym: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExerSci Workout LogVolym
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechne Coding LLC (N.C.)Peter Nielsen

Customer experience

ExerSci Workout Log

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Volym

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ExerSci Workout Log

Subscriptions2
  • ExerSci PRO$3.991 Month
  • ExerSci PRO with 1 Month Trial1 Month trial$3.991 Month
2 purchases

Volym

Subscriptions2
  • Volym Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Volym Pro Annually$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ExerSci Workout Log free?
ExerSci Workout Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Volym free?
Volym is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ExerSci Workout Log or Volym?
Volym is rated higher. ExerSci Workout Log averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Volym averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ExerSci Workout Log or Volym have ads?
Neither ExerSci Workout Log nor Volym shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExerSci Workout Log or Volym?
ExerSci Workout Log ships an update weekly, and Volym every 6 weeks. Most recently, ExerSci Workout Log was updated on October 2, 2026 and Volym on October 30, 2026.

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