Comparison

HIT Log vs StudioDash

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

Head to head
About

HIT Log

This app helps users track their high-intensity strength training progress. Log exercises, weights, and time under load to monitor improvements in your workouts.

Highlights
  • Log exercises and weights
  • Measure time under load
  • Track training progress
  • High-intensity training aid
Features
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High-intensity training (HIT) is well-recognized as one of the most effective methods of strength training. HIT Log assists your training by allowing you to enter your exercises and the weight used in each exercise, combined with a method to measure the time under load (also known as time to failure) to track your progress.

About

StudioDash

This platform helps fitness studios and gyms manage memberships, schedule classes, and track member progress. Owners can oversee operations, while members can book classes and monitor their fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Membership management
  • Class scheduling & waitlists
  • QR code check-in
  • Member profiles & progress tracking
  • Staff management with permissions
  • Community feed & chat
  • Sales and inventory tracking
Features
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StudioDash is the all-in-one management platform built for gyms, martial arts academies, yoga studios, CrossFit boxes, and fitness studios of every kind. Whether you're an owner managing memberships and payments, or a member booking classes and tracking progress — StudioDash puts everything in one place. FOR GYM OWNERS & STAFF: - Membership Management — Create subscription plans, class packs, free trials, and promo codes. Collect payments directly through your own Stripe account. - Class Scheduling — Build your weekly schedule, set capacity limits, manage waitlists, and track attendance automatically. - QR Check-In — Set up a tablet kiosk for self check-in, or let members scan a QR code from their phone. Track every visit. - Member Profiles — View member details, attendance history, rank progress, family accounts, and payment status at a glance. - Staff Management — Invite coaches and front desk staff with role-based permissions. Control exactly who can access what. - Shop — Sell merchandise, gear, and supplements with built-in inventory tracking and order management. - Community & Chat — Keep members engaged with a community feed and group chat. Post announcements, share updates, and build culture. - Analytics — Track active members, revenue, check-ins, and growth from your admin dashboard. - Multi-Location — Manage multiple gym locations from a single account with easy switching. - Quick Setup — Choose from 5 gym templates (BJJ, Yoga, CrossFit, MMA, Boutique Fitness) to pre-populate classes, tiers, and settings in seconds. FOR MEMBERS: - Book Classes — Browse the schedule, book your spot, and get reminders before class starts. - Check In — Scan a QR code or check in through the app. Your attendance is tracked automatically. - Track Progress — View your attendance history, rank promotions, and weekly activity. - Family Accounts — Link family members and book classes on behalf of minors. - Shop & Pay — Purchase memberships, class packs, and gear. Pay securely with your saved payment method or Apple Pay. - Stay Connected — Follow gym announcements in the community feed and chat with your training partners. - Find Gyms — Search for gyms by name, type, or city. Filter by BJJ, yoga, CrossFit, and more. StudioDash is completely free for gym owners and members. We charge a small per-transaction fee only when payments are processed — no subscriptions, no monthly fees, no tiers. Questions or feedback? Reach out at support@studiodash.club

Screenshots

HIT Log3 screens
StudioDash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StudioDash at 100% against HIT Log's 0%. StudioDash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). HIT Log's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StudioDash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of HIT Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of StudioDash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIT Log ships an update every 13 months, StudioDash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HIT Log versus StudioDash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIT LogStudioDash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKelly Technology Inc.App Me Developers LLC

Customer experience

HIT Log

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative40.0%

StudioDash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HIT Log

No in-app purchases

None

StudioDash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIT Log free?
HIT Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StudioDash free?
StudioDash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HIT Log or StudioDash?
StudioDash is rated higher. HIT Log averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while StudioDash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HIT Log or StudioDash have ads?
HIT Log shows ads; StudioDash does not.
Which is updated more often, HIT Log or StudioDash?
HIT Log ships an update every 13 months, and StudioDash every 2 months. Most recently, HIT Log was updated on September 10, 2026 and StudioDash on July 23, 2026.

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