# Workout Tracker vs Simple Workout Log

The clearest difference is device support: Simple Workout Log at 3 against Workout Tracker's 1. Simple Workout Log also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Simple Workout Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Tracker | Simple Workout Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-tracker-swolemate/id6450964279/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **151** | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Samaha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695951034) | [KARL CARLSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877958473) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-tracker-swolemate/id6450964279)

This app simplifies workout tracking for strength training and general fitness. Log unlimited workouts and routines, access a large exercise library, and visualize your progress with graphs. It helps you monitor personal records and calculate lifting metrics.

**Highlights:** Simple workout tracking, Unlimited workouts and routines, 300+ cardio and strength exercises, Rest timers, Progress visualization graphs, Personal record tracking, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💰 Completely free with no ads
- 💪 Great for tracking workouts and progress
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 💡 Configurable and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with live activity notifications
- 🐛 Timer resets when leaving the app
- 🐛 Timer not showing with music
- 🐛 Issues with Liquid Glass update

**Reported bugs**

- Live activity notifications not working
- Timer resets when switching apps
- Timer not displaying when music is playing
- Issues with Liquid Glass update affecting rest timer and adding workouts

**Requested features**

- Ability to select multiple exercises at once when preparing a routine
- Feature to see reps for heaviest set, not just most reps
- Warmup set feature or top set feature for tracking important set reps on a graph


### Simple Workout Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-log/id6762535631)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Tracker free?

Workout Tracker 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 Workout Tracker or Simple Workout Log have ads?

Neither Workout Tracker nor Simple Workout Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workout Tracker or Simple Workout Log?

Workout Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Simple Workout Log fortnightly. Most recently, Workout Tracker was updated on October 13, 2026 and Simple Workout Log on October 1, 2026.

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