# OverLoad vs Gym log

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gym log at free against OverLoad's free with in-app purchases. Gym log also leads on ratings volume (883 vs 25). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OverLoad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Gym log sells 7 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 OverLoad against 4.9 for Gym log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym log has 883 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of OverLoad's written reviews are positive against 99% of Gym log's.

OverLoad ships an update every 2 weeks, Gym log every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OverLoad | Gym log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overload-gym-workout-tracker/id6445851672/reviews)** | [4.9 (883 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-strive/id6449553638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **883** |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | **98.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Misthos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674224153) | [Artur Fijal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446213931) |

## What reviewers say

### OverLoad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overload-gym-workout-tracker/id6445851672)

This app helps you track your gym workouts, log sets quickly, and compete with a global community. It offers features like automatic workout generation, rest timers, and detailed progress statistics, all without any advertisements.

**Highlights:** Automated workout generation, One-tap logging, Rest timer notifications, Social feed and community, Progressive overload tools, Customizable workout templates, Instagram Story workout exports

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Gym log

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

This free workout tracker helps you build strength and muscle with unlimited routines, progressive overload tracking, and advanced analytics. It offers offline functionality, personalized dashboards, and seamless data input for a friction-free training experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited workout routines, Progressive overload tracking, Advanced analytics and charts, Offline functionality, Personalizable dashboard, Frictionless data input

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $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 | $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 OverLoad free?

OverLoad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gym log free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OverLoad or Gym log?

OverLoad is rated higher. OverLoad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Gym log averages 4.9 from 883 ratings.

### Do OverLoad or Gym log have ads?

Neither OverLoad nor Gym log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OverLoad or Gym log?

OverLoad ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gym log every 6 days. Most recently, OverLoad was updated on October 13, 2026 and Gym log on October 24, 2026.

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