# Gym log vs OpenWorkout

Gym log and OpenWorkout both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 99% of Gym log's written reviews are positive against 50% of OpenWorkout's. Gym log also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (838 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gym log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and OpenWorkout 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 log against 5.0 for OpenWorkout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym log has 838 ratings behind it against 1, 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 50% of OpenWorkout's.

Gym log ships an update every 4 days, OpenWorkout every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym log | OpenWorkout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (838 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-strive/id6449553638/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openworkout-workout-tracker/id6748417464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **838** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **98.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 219 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artur Fijal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446213931) | [Jackie Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825722186) |

## 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


### OpenWorkout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openworkout-workout-tracker/id6748417464)

Log gym workouts, track progress, and plan routines with this modern strength training app. Features an exercise library with animations, community features, and detailed progress visualization. An optional AI personal trainer offers advanced insights.

**Highlights:** Log exercises, sets, reps, and weights, Autofill from previous workouts, Built-in rest timers, Exercise library with animations, Create custom workout routines, Track personal records and progress graphs, AI personal trainer (Pro feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenWorkout Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| OpenWorkout Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym log free?

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

### Is OpenWorkout free?

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

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

OpenWorkout is rated higher. Gym log averages 4.9 out of 5 from 838 ratings, while OpenWorkout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gym log or OpenWorkout have ads?

Neither Gym log nor OpenWorkout shows ads.

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

Gym log ships an update every 4 days, and OpenWorkout every 9 days. Most recently, Gym log was updated on October 2, 2026 and OpenWorkout on October 1, 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.*