Comparison

Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log vs Loaded

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

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About

Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log

This app helps you track your workouts and progress with an intuitive interface. It offers a wide range of exercises, detailed instructions, and advanced statistics to help you achieve your fitness goals. Easily log your routines, monitor personal records, and stay motivated on your fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Intuitive workout logging
  • Comprehensive exercise library
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Advanced progress statistics
  • Customizable routines
  • Cloud data backup
Features
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The most intuitive workout and exercise tracker for any fitness routine. Strong is the simplest and most intuitive workout tracker, designed to help you get better results from your workouts. Whether you want to gain strength or just stay healthy, join over 1.2 million people who have downloaded Strong to stay on track in the gym. “I’d suggest downloading the “Strong” app before you return to the gym. It’s that good” - CNBC “with apps like Strong, working out feels more like a game” - The Verge “I have used nearly every logging app since the App Store launched. This is the best bar none” “I use this every time I go to the gym and seriously couldn't train without it” “Simple. Intuitive. Functional. Exactly what I was looking for.” “This is bare bones and serious. Right on, and works perfectly... I wish I could give 10 stars.” “It's by far the most intuitive and easy to use workout app I’ve used.” Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced powerlifter, Strong provides everything you need to record your workouts as effortlessly and as quickly as possible. Unlike other fitness apps, Strong doesn’t bog you down with distractions and unnecessary gimmicks you’d never use. Strong is optimized for a progressive barbell routine such as Starting Strength or StrongLifts 5x5, but it is easily adaptable to any other routine of your choosing! FEATURES: • The simplest interface of any fitness app in the App Store • A comprehensive range of cardio and strength exercises - and add your own too! • Fully-featured Apple Watch app to log workouts with or without your iPhone • Add your own routines and easily choose between them • Detailed exercise instructions with a growing library of animated videos • Advanced Statistics show your personal records and progression and even calculate your one rep max and total weight lifted! • Built in Auto Countdown Timer to help record rest breaks • Support for multiple Exercise Types, including Assisted Bodyweight and Duration Exercises • Tag sets as Warm Up, Failure or Drop Sets • Supersets/Grouped Exercises • Track your progress with graphs for Volume and 1RM Progression • Automatically back up your data with Cloud Sync! • Built in body measurements tracker to record your weight and other vitals, with support for Apple Health • Warm Up Calculator tells you which weights to warm up with • Plate Calculator for when the weights get high • Support for Imperial (lbs) and Metric (kg) weights, or a combination of both • Add notes and progress pictures to your workouts • Share sheet makes sharing routines and workouts with friends easier than ever! • Export all of your data to Notes or Email in CSV format The free version of Strong can save unlimited workouts, but is limited to 3 custom routines. Upgrade to a Strong PRO subscription ($4.99/month or $29.99/year) for an unlimited number of routines and to unlock additional PRO features. Strong will automatically charge your iTunes Account at the end of your subscription or free trial period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of your current period. Subscriptions renew at the original price. You can turn off auto-renew at any time and still receive full functionality until the end of your current period, but no refund can be provided for unused portions of the subscription. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you’ve previously purchased “Unlock Strong” or “Strong Combo Pack”, you’ll be able to use the Restore Purchases option in the app for access to all Strong PRO features. These prices are for customers in the United States and may vary depending on your iTunes Account settings. In-app purchases and subscriptions cannot be shared using Family Sharing. Strong Terms of Service - https://help.strongapp.io/article/179-strong-terms-of-service Strong Privacy Policy - https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/7760215

About

Loaded

This app serves as a comprehensive workout journal for strength and weightlifting. It allows users to create custom routines, track progress with detailed statistics, and monitor exercises with features like live activities and rest timers. It integrates with the Health app and offers extensive exercise customization.

Highlights
  • Create custom workout routines
  • Track progress with statistics
  • Predefined and custom exercises
  • Live Activities for Lock Screen tracking
  • Superset and RPE support
  • Rest timer with notifications
  • Health app integration
Features
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Loaded is a workout journal for strength training and weightlifting, built to be simple to use and yours for life with a single one-time purchase. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, Loaded makes logging every workout with weights fast and clear. Why choose Loaded? • No subscription: One purchase unlocks everything, for life. • Clean interface: No unnecessary clutter, just focus on your training. • Apple Watch: Follow your workout and control the rest timer right from your wrist. • Live Activities: Track your progress and rest timer straight from the Lock Screen. • Large exercise library: Choose from 400+ exercises, or create your own. • Custom programs: Build your own workout programs with your favourite exercises. • Advanced features: Full support for supersets and RPE based on RIR (Reps in Reserve). • Flexible logging: Record both strength training (sets/reps) and cardio (time/distance). • Health integration: Syncs seamlessly with the Health app. • Short on time? Start an empty workout on the fly and add exercises as you go. • Smart details: Built-in rest timer with notifications, plus notes and your own images on exercises. • Full control: Detailed statistics, graphs and a calendar overview of everything you've lifted. • No data loss: The app saves continuously as you train. You won't lose anything if your battery dies. • Data export: Export your workouts straight to Excel. • 100% anonymous: Use the app entirely without creating an account if you prefer. Try it free. One app for life The app is fully functional for your first three workouts. After that, you can unlock unlimited logging forever with a one-time payment. No monthly subscriptions, no hidden costs. Loaded is designed for you. We genuinely appreciate feedback, questions and suggestions! Feel free to email us at contact@getloadedapp.com if there's anything on your mind.

Screenshots

Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log4 screens
Loaded4 screens

Verdict

The call

Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log and Loaded both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Loaded's written reviews are positive against 65% of Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log's. Loaded also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log's advantage is ratings volume (109K vs 43) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). 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. Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Loaded sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.9 for Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log against 4.7 for Loaded. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log has 109K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log's written reviews are positive against 96% of Loaded's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log ships an update every 2 weeks, Loaded weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log versus Loaded: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrong Workout Tracker Gym LogLoaded
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (109K ratings) — better4.7 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews95.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings109K — better43
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrong Fitness PTE LimitedKim Hafr

Customer experience

Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log

All ratings108,530 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,321 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative24.2%

Loaded

All ratings43 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%

Bugs and requests

Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workouts not syncing properly between devices
  • Exercises disappearing from saved routines
  • Crashes and stability issues, especially on Apple Watch

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to track body part volume and focus
  • Improve exercise search and categorization
  • Implement more advanced analytics and reporting
  • Allow pausing of workouts on Apple Watch
  • Add support for more workout types (e.g. cardio)

Loaded

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log

Subscriptions6
  • Strong PRO1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Strong PRO (1 Month)1 Month trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Strong PRO (6 Months)1 Month trial$19.996 Months
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  • Strong PRO (1 Year)$23.991 Year
  • Strong PRO (1 Year)$29.991 Year
  • Strong PRO (1 Year)2 Months trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Strong PRO Forever$79.99
  • Strong PRO Forever$99.99
1 purchases

Loaded

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log free?
Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loaded free?
Loaded is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log or Loaded?
Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log is rated higher. Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log averages 4.9 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while Loaded averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.
Do Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log or Loaded have ads?
Neither Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log nor Loaded shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log or Loaded?
Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log ships an update every 2 weeks, and Loaded weekly. Most recently, Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log was updated on October 30, 2026 and Loaded on October 24, 2026.

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