# Gym Tracker & Log vs PlotGainz

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gym Tracker & Log at free against PlotGainz's freemium. Gym Tracker & Log also leads on ratings volume (889 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gym Tracker & Log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and PlotGainz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Gym Tracker & Log against 5.0 for PlotGainz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Tracker & Log has 889 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of Gym Tracker & Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlotGainz's.

Gym Tracker & Log ships an update every 6 days, PlotGainz every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Tracker & Log | PlotGainz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (889 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-tracker-and-log-strive/id6449553638/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotgainz/id6473560713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **889** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 98.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 244 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artur Fijal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446213931) | [John Pavlovich Korchemniy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719193209) |

## What reviewers say

### Gym Tracker & Log

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

This app helps you track your weightlifting progress with unlimited routines and workout logs. It offers detailed analytics, automatic progression, and a comprehensive exercise library, all stored locally and synced via iCloud. Enjoy a feature-rich, ad-free experience designed for serious lifters.

**Highlights:** Unlimited workout routines and logs, Full workout history stored forever, Workout plans and plan creator, Automatic progression and warmup sets, RIR/RPE tracking and advanced charts, Progress photos and body measurements, Apple Health sync

**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


### PlotGainz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotgainz/id6473560713)

This app helps users track their fitness progress by logging sets, reps, and weight. It features intuitive charts to visualize strength gains, a smart rest timer, and customizable exercise tracking. Unlock advanced features like a dark theme and ad-free experience with a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Track sets, reps, and weight, Visualize strength gains with charts, Smart rest timer with background support, Customizable exercises, Workout consistency heatmaps, Light and Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Tracker & Log free?

Gym Tracker & Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlotGainz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gym Tracker & Log or PlotGainz?

PlotGainz is rated higher. Gym Tracker & Log averages 4.9 out of 5 from 889 ratings, while PlotGainz averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Gym Tracker & Log or PlotGainz have ads?

Neither Gym Tracker & Log nor PlotGainz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gym Tracker & Log or PlotGainz?

Gym Tracker & Log ships an update every 6 days, and PlotGainz every 10 days. Most recently, Gym Tracker & Log was updated on November 3, 2026 and PlotGainz on November 4, 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.*