Comparison

Simple Workout Log vs Weight Lifting

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

Head to head
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

About

Weight Lifting

Log your gym workouts and track strength gains with a digital calendar. Plan routines, input exercises, sets, reps, and weight, and visualize your progress over time. Ideal for all fitness levels aiming to achieve their goals.

Highlights
  • Gym log calendar
  • Workout planning
  • Strength gain tracking
  • Exercise, set, rep, weight input
  • Progress visualization
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Workout Tracker is your new gym log calendar. Get rid of your notebook and start using your phone to track your strength gains.  Workout Tracker lets you easily plan your workouts and see your progress over time, all conveniently in a calendar format.  It features a simple and user-friendly interface that allows you to easily input your exercises, sets, reps and weight.  Whether you are a casual lifter or a seasoned bodybuilder, Workout Tracker is the perfect tool for reaching your fitness goals. Download Workout Tracker today! Subscription pricing and terms: Workout Tracker offers three auto-renewing subscription options: $4.99 per week $12.99 per month $49.99 per year These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your Workout Tracker subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Use: https://architectapps.co/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://architectapps.co/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Simple Workout Log4 screens
Weight Lifting3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Weight Lifting at freemium against Simple Workout Log's subscription. Weight Lifting also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Simple Workout Log's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (93% vs 67%). On price, rating, 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. Simple Workout Log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Weight Lifting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Simple Workout Log against 4.7 for Weight Lifting. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Workout Log has 352 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Simple Workout Log's written reviews are positive against 67% of Weight Lifting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Workout Log ships an update daily, Weight Lifting every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple Workout Log versus Weight Lifting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Workout LogWeight Lifting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (352 ratings) — better4.7 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings352 — better34
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArnas DilysOwen Schick

Customer experience

Simple Workout Log

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

Weight Lifting

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

Weight Lifting

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Unlock All 1 Year Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Workout Log free?
Simple Workout Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weight Lifting free?
Weight Lifting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Workout Log or Weight Lifting?
Simple Workout Log is rated higher. Simple Workout Log averages 4.8 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while Weight Lifting averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.
Do Simple Workout Log or Weight Lifting have ads?
Neither Simple Workout Log nor Weight Lifting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Workout Log or Weight Lifting?
Simple Workout Log ships an update daily, and Weight Lifting every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Workout Log was updated on October 18, 2026 and Weight Lifting on October 15, 2026.

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