# Gym log vs Maxlyft

The clearest difference is ads: Gym log at none against Maxlyft's shown. Gym log also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (838 vs 16). Maxlyft's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, rating, 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 Maxlyft sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 log against 4.8 for Maxlyft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym log has 838 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of Gym log's written reviews are positive against 88% of Maxlyft's.

Gym log ships an update every 4 days, Maxlyft every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym log | Maxlyft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (838 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-strive/id6449553638/reviews)** | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxlyft-free-workout-tracker/id6743998890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **838** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **98.7% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Artur Fijal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446213931) | [Dylan Morgan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794374455) |

## 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


### Maxlyft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxlyft-free-workout-tracker/id6743998890)

This fitness app allows users to log workouts, track personal records, and monitor progress with detailed analytics. It offers customizable routines, exercise tracking, and body measurement logging, all stored securely via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout splits, Exercise and rep logging, Personal record tracking, Progress graphs and analytics, Body measurement tracking, Workout streak tracking, Secure iCloud data storage

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maxlyft Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Maxlyft Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Maxlyft Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Maxlyft pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym log free?

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

### Is Maxlyft free?

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

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

Gym log is rated higher. Gym log averages 4.9 out of 5 from 838 ratings, while Maxlyft averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Gym log or Maxlyft have ads?

Maxlyft shows ads; Gym log does not.

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

Gym log ships an update every 4 days, and Maxlyft every 2 days. Most recently, Gym log was updated on September 28, 2026 and Maxlyft on September 24, 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.*