Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log vs Thrive by Katie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Intuitive workout logging
- Comprehensive exercise library
- Apple Watch integration
- Advanced progress statistics
- Customizable routines
- Cloud data backup
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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
Thrive by Katie
This app offers a comprehensive women's fitness and wellness experience with diverse workout programs, simple nutrition guidance, and an exclusive community for support. It caters to various fitness levels and goals, including prenatal and postnatal care, with effective and efficient routines.
- Pilates, strength, and weight loss programs
- Prenatal & postnatal workouts
- Home & gym workout options
- Video demonstrations
- Activity & progress tracking
- Healthy recipes with macronutrient breakdowns
- Exclusive community support
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Thrive is more than just a workout app—it’s a women’s fitness and wellness community designed to help you become the strongest, healthiest, and most confident version of yourself. Whether you’re into Pilates, strength training, weight loss workouts, or prenatal/postnatal fitness, there’s a program built just for you. You don’t need to spend hours in the gym—every workout is designed to be effective, efficient, and empowering so you can train with confidence and see real results. Workouts for Every Woman - Pilates, Strength Training & Weight Loss Programs to fit your goals - Prenatal & Postnatal Workouts for pregnancy & postpartum recovery - Home & Gym Workouts – Choose what fits your lifestyle - Daily Workout Categories (Upper Body, Lower Body, Abs, No Equipment & More) - Full Video Demonstrations to take the guesswork out of your training - Activity & Progress Tracking to stay motivated Nutrition & Healthy Eating Made Simple - Easy, Delicious Recipes with step-by-step instructions - Macronutrient Breakdowns to support your goals - Daily Featured Meal to keep healthy eating fun and exciting Thrive’s Exclusive Community – Your Support System - Ask questions & connect with Katie and other members - Share your progress, workouts & favorite recipes - Learn from expert guides on fitness, nutrition & wellness topics Ready to Start Your Journey? Join thousands of women worldwide who are thriving! Get started with a 7-day free trial and unlock full access to workouts, meal plans & community support. Download Thrive by Katie today and take the first step toward becoming your best self! Monthly Premium membership is an auto-renewal monthly subscription for $14.99 Yearly Premium membership is an auto-renewal yearly subscription for $114.99. Payment is handled by your iTunes Account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://thrive.web.app/terms_and_conditions Privacy Policy: https://thrive.web.app/privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log at freemium against Thrive by Katie's subscription. Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log also leads on ratings volume (108K vs 427) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). Thrive by Katie's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Thrive by Katie sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 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 — 4.9 for Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log against 4.9 for Thrive by Katie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log has 108K ratings behind it against 427, 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 100% of Thrive by Katie's.
Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log ships an update every 2 weeks, Thrive by Katie weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log | Thrive by Katie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (108K ratings) | 4.9 (427 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 108K — better | 427 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #65 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 417 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Strong Fitness PTE Limited | Katharine Yovin |
Customer experience
Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log
Thrive by Katie
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)
Thrive by Katie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log
- 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
- Power Pack (Legacy)$3.99
- Unlock Strong (Legacy)$4.99
- Unlock + Power Pack (Legacy)$6.99
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- Strong PRO Forever$79.99
- Strong PRO Forever$99.99
Thrive by Katie
- Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Month
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- Yearly Subscription$114.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$189.991 Year
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$229.991 Year
Questions
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