Comparison

Macho log vs KINROKU

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

Head to head
About

Macho log

Features
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Simple, ads free strength recording app. Free Features: * Recording of weight and repetitions * No ads * Interval timer * Adding and customizing workouts * Charts for total weight, Max RM, etc. * Apple Watch App (iCloud sync required) * iCloud sync among Apple devices. * History and Charts from the last two weeks Paid Features: * History and graphs from more than two weeks ago Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

KINROKU

Features
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KINROKU is a workout tracker built to keep you going. Log your weight, reps, and sets in just a few taps, and watch your progress come to life in charts. KINROKU's AI analyzes your training and guides you to your next step. ■ Effortless logging ・Quickly enter weight, reps, sets, and notes ・Fully customizable exercises and menus ・Review your history at a glance in the calendar ■ See your progress ・Visualize each exercise's trend in charts ・View estimated 1RM for the Big 3 (bench, squat, deadlift) ・Automatic weekly volume totals ■ AI on your side ・Weekly Analysis: AI reviews your records and condition to generate feedback and advice ・AI Suggestions: get recommended weight and reps for your next set, applied to your log with one tap ・AI Quick Entry: type "Bench 100kg 5 reps 3 sets" and AI turns it into a record ・AI Training Plan: enter your goal and AI builds a menu from your own exercises ■ Stay focused on your training ・Built-in interval stopwatch ・Check elapsed time on your Lock Screen with Live Activity ・Lap timing supported ■ Designed for everyday use ・Dark Mode ・English and Japanese ・Works offline From building a habit as a beginner to pushing your limits as a pro—turn your training from a record into real growth with KINROKU.

Screenshots

Macho log4 screens
KINROKU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KINROKU at none against Macho log's 1. KINROKU also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Macho log's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Macho log sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. KINROKU asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macho log ships an update every 6 weeks, KINROKU every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Macho log versus KINROKU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacho logKINROKU
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYohei TamuraAsahi Ogata

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Macho log

Subscriptions1
  • Premium plan$0.491 Month
None

KINROKU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Macho log free?
Macho log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KINROKU free?
KINROKU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Macho log or KINROKU have ads?
KINROKU shows ads; Macho log does not.
Which is updated more often, Macho log or KINROKU?
Macho log ships an update every 6 weeks, and KINROKU every 11 days. Most recently, Macho log was updated on October 12, 2026 and KINROKU on September 17, 2026.

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