Comparison

Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log vs MacroFactor Workouts

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

Head to head
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

MacroFactor Workouts

This app helps you build and track strength-training routines with adaptive plans that adjust as you progress. Log exercises, view your history, and access technique guidance for hundreds of exercises. It's designed for gym or home workouts.

Highlights
  • Adaptive workout plans
  • Workout tracking and planning
  • Progress visualization
  • Exercise technique guidance
  • Detailed training tools
  • Flexible routine creation
Features
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MacroFactor Workouts is a strength-training workout tracker and planner that helps you build routines, record your lifts, and make progress with a plan that adapts as you train. Create workouts for your goals, experience level, and available equipment –– whether you train at a gym or at home. KEY CAPABILITIES • Adaptive workout plans: Get a personalized strength-training routine based on your goals, fitness level, and equipment. Your plan adjusts as you make progress. • Workout tracking and planning: Log exercises, weights, and reps; build and save your own routines; and see what you did in previous sessions. • Progress you can see: Review your workout history, personal records, training volume, and progress charts. • Exercises and technique guidance: Explore hundreds of strength-training exercises with tips, cues, and technique videos by Jeff Nippard. • Tools for detailed training: Track supersets, partial reps, myoreps, and reps in reserve (RIR). Use rest timers, a plate calculator, and smart warm-up planning during your workouts. • Flexible routines: Swap exercises with suggestions, create your own exercises, and set up gym profiles for the places you train. You can also import and track popular Jeff Nippard routines. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your goals, fitness level, and available equipment to create a workout plan. Or, build a routine yourself. 2. Log your exercises, weights, and reps as you train. 3. Review your workout history, personal records, and progress charts. 4. Continue training as your plan adjusts based on your progress, using progressive overload to guide what comes next. FAQ • How does MacroFactor Workouts plan my training? MacroFactor Workouts creates a strength-training routine around your goals, fitness level, and available equipment. It adjusts your workouts as you make progress. • Can I use MacroFactor Workouts without a gym? Yes. You can create routines based on the equipment you have available at home. • Can I make and track my own routines? Yes. Use the workout planner to build, save, and manually track custom routines and workouts. • How can I follow my progress? Track your workout history, personal records, training volume, and progress over time with charts and other insights. • Does MacroFactor Workouts include Jeff Nippard routines? You can import and track popular Jeff Nippard routines. The app also includes technique videos by Jeff Nippard. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS MacroFactor Workouts is a premium strength-training and workout-planning app with a 7-day trial. It does not offer a free subscription tier. Three auto-renewing subscription options are available: $11.99 / month $47.99 / half year $71.99 / year (equal to $5.99 a month) These prices are for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription to MacroFactor Workouts will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can cancel or manage your subscription from your Apple account settings. Terms & Conditions: https://terms.macrofactorapp.com/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.macrofactorapp.com/ MacroFactor Workouts brings adaptive strength-training plans, workout logging, and progress tracking together so you can plan your next session and see how your training is progressing.

Screenshots

Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log4 screens
MacroFactor Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log at freemium against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log also leads on ratings volume (109K vs 5K) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 65%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. 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 4.8 for MacroFactor Workouts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log has 109K ratings behind it against 5K, 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 74% of MacroFactor Workouts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log versus MacroFactor Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrong Workout Tracker Gym LogMacroFactor Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (109K ratings) — better4.8 (5K ratings)
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews73.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings109K — better5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#60 — better#114
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB322 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperStrong Fitness PTE LimitedStronger By Science Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log

All ratings108,530 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,322 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral10.4%
Negative24.2%

MacroFactor Workouts

All ratings4,909 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews360 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative16.4%

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)

MacroFactor Workouts

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
7 purchases

MacroFactor Workouts

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Semiannual Subscription7 Days trial$47.996 Months
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  • Semiannual Subscription14 Days trial$47.996 Months
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$71.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$71.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription Bundle2 variants$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log free?
Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MacroFactor Workouts free?
MacroFactor Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log or MacroFactor Workouts?
Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log is rated higher. Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log averages 4.9 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 from 5K ratings.
Do Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log or MacroFactor Workouts have ads?
Neither Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log nor MacroFactor Workouts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log or MacroFactor Workouts?
Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log ships an update every 2 weeks, and MacroFactor Workouts every 2 weeks. Most recently, Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log was updated on November 14, 2026 and MacroFactor Workouts on November 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log or MacroFactor Workouts?
Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and MacroFactor Workouts at #114. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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