# Gym Buddy Tracker vs Gym Tracker & Log

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gym Tracker & Log at free against Gym Buddy Tracker's freemium. Gym Tracker & Log also leads on ratings volume (896 vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gym Buddy Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Gym Tracker & Log sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Gym Buddy Tracker against 4.9 for Gym Tracker & Log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Tracker & Log has 896 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Gym Buddy Tracker's written reviews are positive against 99% of Gym Tracker & Log's.

Gym Buddy Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Gym Tracker & Log every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Buddy Tracker | Gym Tracker & Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-buddy-tracker/id1659216618/reviews)** | [4.9 (896 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-tracker-and-log-strive/id6449553638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **896** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 98.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mattia Biondani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659216620) | [Artur Fijal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446213931) |

## What reviewers say

### Gym Buddy Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-buddy-tracker/id1659216618)

This app helps you personalize your fitness journey by creating and tracking custom workouts. Monitor your progress, manage weights, and optimize rest periods. Explore a library of routines or build your own for any fitness level.

**Highlights:** Create custom workouts, Track workout progress, Manage weights and reps, Optimize rest periods, Library of workout routines, Build custom routines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gym Buddy PRO Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Gym Buddy PRO Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Gym Tracker & Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-tracker-and-log-strive/id6449553638)

This app helps you track your weightlifting workouts and build strength. It offers unlimited routines, full workout history, and advanced analytics. It also includes pre-made workout plans, automatic progression, and progress photos.

**Highlights:** Unlimited workout routines, Full workout history, Pre-made and custom workout plans, Automatic progression, Advanced charts and analytics, Progress photos and measurements, Offline functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strive PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Strive PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Theme cotton candy | $3.79 | one-time |
| Theme cotton candy dark | $3.79 | one-time |
| Theme Cherry Blossom | $3.79 | one-time |
| Theme beige | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited access | $79.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited access | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable workouts
- 🚀 Efficient workout tracking
- 💡 Helpful progress tracking
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 💡 Desire for more advanced features (e.g., plate calculator, one-arm exercise logging)
- 💡 Request for ability to delete or reorder exercises in a workout

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with saving workouts
- Timer not always functioning properly when other apps are running

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync data across devices
- Addition of body measurements tracking (waist, legs, etc.)
- Inclusion of a plate calculator
- Option to log one-arm exercises separately
- Ability to delete or reorder exercises in a workout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Buddy Tracker free?

Gym Buddy Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gym Tracker & Log free?

Gym Tracker & Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gym Buddy Tracker or Gym Tracker & Log?

Gym Buddy Tracker is rated higher. Gym Buddy Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Gym Tracker & Log averages 4.9 from 896 ratings.

### Do Gym Buddy Tracker or Gym Tracker & Log have ads?

Neither Gym Buddy Tracker nor Gym Tracker & Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gym Buddy Tracker or Gym Tracker & Log?

Gym Buddy Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gym Tracker & Log every 6 days. Most recently, Gym Buddy Tracker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gym Tracker & Log on November 7, 2026.

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