Comparison

PBest vs Simple Workout Log

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PBest

This app provides a structured 4-week training system to help users progress consistently in the gym. It adapts weights session by session based on performance and tracks key metrics like projected 1RM and tonnage to visualize real improvement.

Highlights
  • 4-week structured progress blocks
  • Adaptive weight adjustments per session
  • Exercise-specific progression planning
  • Track key metrics (1RM, tonnage)
  • Progress testing at block end
  • Visualize performance trends
Features
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PROGRESA EN EL GIMNASIO SIN IMPROVISAR Entrenar duro no siempre significa progresar. Cuando llevas tiempo entrenando, el problema ya no suele ser encontrar ejercicios nuevos. El problema es saber cuánto levantar, cuándo subir, cuándo mantener y cuándo ajustar. PBest te ayuda a convertir tu rutina de siempre en un sistema de progresión. Tú eliges tus ejercicios. Tú entrenas. PBest analiza tus series y te ayuda a decidir el siguiente paso. TU RUTINA. CON UNA ESTRATEGIA DE PROGRESIÓN. No necesitas cambiar los ejercicios que ya te funcionan. Crea tu rutina en PBest y aplica una estrategia de progresión adaptada a cada ejercicio. Tu entrenamiento sigue siendo tuyo. PBest simplemente le da dirección. REGISTRA TUS SERIES Después de cada serie nos dices: Cuánto peso has levantado Cuántas repeticiones has hecho Con qué esfuerzo has terminado Con esa información, PBest entiende mejor tu rendimiento real. SABE QUÉ HACER EN TU PRÓXIMA SESIÓN PBest utiliza tus entrenamientos anteriores para sugerirte cómo continuar. Puede recomendarte: Subir peso Mantenerlo Ajustar repeticiones Reducir la carga cuando sea necesario Así dejas de elegir el peso de cada sesión por intuición. PBest te propone el siguiente paso. Tú tienes siempre la última palabra. PROGRESIÓN ADAPTADA A TU OBJETIVO No todos los ejercicios deben progresar de la misma forma. Define qué buscas en cada uno: Fuerza Hipertrofia Resistencia También puedes configurar el volumen y los saltos de peso disponibles en tu gimnasio. PBest utiliza esa información para ajustar mejor tus siguientes sesiones. MIDE SI REALMENTE ESTÁS MEJORANDO Una sesión aislada dice muy poco. El progreso se ve cuando miras semanas y meses atrás. PBest te ayuda a seguir la evolución de cada ejercicio mediante métricas como: 1RM proyectado Tonelaje total Evolución por ejercicio Tendencia de rendimiento Mejores marcas Porque progresar no es sentir que has entrenado bien. Es comprobar que hoy puedes hacer más que hace unos meses. BLOQUES DE PROGRESIÓN Si quieres una estructura todavía más definida, también puedes organizar tu entrenamiento en bloques de varias semanas. Acumula trabajo, ajusta el estímulo y comprueba después si has mejorado. Una herramienta más para seguir avanzando sin entrenar al azar. PBest ESTÁ HECHA PARA QUIEN YA ENTRENA PBest no pretende enseñarte a ir al gimnasio. Está pensada para personas que ya tienen una rutina, entrenan con constancia y quieren sacar más de cada sesión. Especialmente si: Llevas meses levantando prácticamente los mismos pesos Registras tus entrenamientos pero no sabes qué hacer con esos datos Improvisas cuándo subir o bajar carga Quieres una estrategia clara para progresar Quieres mantener tu rutina sin depender de programas cerrados ENTRENA CON INTENCIÓN Los resultados no llegan por cambiar de rutina cada semana. Llegan por entrenar con intención durante mucho tiempo y seguir una estrategia de progresión. PBest está aquí para ayudarte a hacerlo. Crea tu rutina. Registra tus series. Sigue tu progresión. Comprueba que estás mejorando. Empieza hoy a entrenar con progresión real. INFORMACIÓN DE SUSCRIPCIÓN • El pago se cargará a tu cuenta de Apple al confirmar la compra. • La suscripción se renueva automáticamente salvo que se cancele al menos 24 horas antes del final del periodo actual. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pbestapp.notion.site/T-rminos-y-Condiciones-1bb711038538424bb275ec99961f4005

About

Simple Workout Log

This app helps you track your gym workouts, plan routines, and log sets quickly. It provides detailed statistics and history to monitor your strength progress and stay motivated. Designed for weightlifting, bodybuilding, and general strength training.

Highlights
  • Fast workout logging
  • Customizable workout plans
  • Exercise customization
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Imperial and Metric support
  • Auto-fill weights and reps
Features
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Weights is a clean workout log for lifters who want to record sets, reps, and strength without fighting the app. Start a routine, enter your numbers, and get back to training. Weights keeps your workouts organized so you can focus on the next set, not on tapping through clutter. WHY WEIGHTS Weights is built for real gym sessions. Use it as your workout tracker, gym log, lifting notebook, routine planner, and progress history in one focused app. Plan your training before you arrive, start a saved routine in seconds, log warm-up and working sets quickly, use recent performance to guide your next set, and review your history when you want to see what changed. FAST WORKOUT LOGGING - Log exercises, sets, weights, reps, and notes - Start predefined routines or build your own - Add custom exercises for your exact training style - Choose muscle groups with clear visual artwork - Track warm-up sets and working sets separately - Auto-fill weights and reps from your last session - Get Next Set guidance from recent workouts - Save equipment settings like seat height and depth - Switch between kg and lb units BUILT FOR PROGRESS Progress should be easy to understand. Weights helps you see training volume, workout history, best lifts, muscle focus, achievements, and strength changes over time. Use Next Set guidance to decide when to repeat, add a rep, or consider more weight. Review past sessions before a lift. Track personal records without digging through old notes. Follow activity and strength charts, open your history calendar, and unlock achievements as your training adds up. YOUR DATA STAYS USEFUL Export a clean ZIP package with a readable PDF progress report and CSV files for workout summaries, completed sets, and chart data. Use it for backup, deeper analysis, or reviewing your training outside the app. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Weights is optimized for iPhone and includes a real iPad layout, not a stretched phone screen. Log workouts on the device that fits your training setup. BUILT TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY Your workout log should be fast, readable, and reliable. Weights keeps the interface clean so the important things stay obvious: the exercise, the set, the weight, the reps, and your progress. WEIGHTS PREMIUM Unlock the full Weights experience with Premium: - Full workout history access - Advanced workout statistics - Unlimited tracking features - Deeper progress review - Support ongoing development and future improvements Weights Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. App Website: https://weights-app.com Terms of Service: https://weights-app.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://weights-app.com/privacy-policy Developer Website: https://edgars-dev.com For support or feedback, contact: info@weights-app.com

Screenshots

PBest4 screens
Simple Workout Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Workout Log at 100% against PBest's 58%. PBest's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PBest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Simple Workout Log sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PBest ships an update every 4 weeks, Simple Workout Log every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PBest versus Simple Workout Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPBestSimple Workout Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos Martinez GomezEDGARS JAUDZEMS

Customer experience

PBest

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%

Simple Workout Log

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PBest

Subscriptions4
  • Subscripción mensual$4.991 Month
  • Anual$17.991 Year
  • Premium$24.991 Year
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  • Subscripción anual$24.991 Year
6 purchases

Simple Workout Log

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
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  • Annual2 variants$17.991 Year
  • Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime + Family$39.99

Questions

Is PBest free?
PBest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Workout Log free?
Simple Workout Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PBest or Simple Workout Log have ads?
Neither PBest nor Simple Workout Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PBest or Simple Workout Log?
PBest ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simple Workout Log every 3 weeks. Most recently, PBest was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple Workout Log on November 4, 2026.

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