# Gym log vs Workout Notepad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gym log at 99% against Workout Notepad's 67%. Gym log also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Workout Notepad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gym log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Workout Notepad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gym log holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym log has 868 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Gym log's written reviews are positive against 67% of Workout Notepad's.

Gym log ships an update every 4 days, Workout Notepad every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym log | Workout Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (868 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-strive/id6449553638/reviews)** | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-notepad/id6453561144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **868** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **98.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artur Fijal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446213931) | [LandersWeb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536036339) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Workout Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-notepad/id6453561144)

This app helps modern lifters plan and track workouts with an elegant and intuitive interface. It offers advanced visualization features for detailed progress analysis and custom graph creation. The app provides a robust workout catalog and extensive customization options for all fitness levels.

**Highlights:** Immersive workout launch view, Track weight, reps, and time, Super-set support, Dynamic workout composition, Advanced logging visualization, Custom graph creation tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Workout Notepad Unlocked Promo | $6.99 | one-time |
| Workout Notepad Unlocked | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym log free?

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

### Is Workout Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gym log or Workout Notepad?

Gym log is rated higher. Gym log averages 4.9 out of 5 from 868 ratings, while Workout Notepad averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Gym log or Workout Notepad have ads?

Neither Gym log nor Workout Notepad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gym log or Workout Notepad?

Gym log ships an update every 4 days, and Workout Notepad every 5 weeks. Most recently, Gym log was updated on October 14, 2026 and Workout Notepad on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*