Comparison

Macho log vs sTrain

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

sTrain

Features
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You walk into the gym. You know what you want to do. You just need something to keep track of it β€” without signing up for another subscription, watching an ad before your first set, or navigating a dozen screens to log a rep. That's sTrain. We built it because we were tired of workout apps that try to be everything. sTrain does one thing well: it helps you plan your training, get through your session, and see how you're doing over time. PLAN IT YOUR WAY Set up your training days however you like. Push/pull/legs, upper/lower, full body β€” whatever works for you. Add exercises, set your targets, and you're ready. Every exercise you create gets saved to your personal library, so you never have to build it twice. Need a starting point? Import one of our ready-made plans and make it your own. TRAIN WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS Open your session and work through it step by step. Log what you actually lifted, use the built-in rest timer between sets, and keep your screen on so your phone is always ready when you are. No pop-ups. No notifications asking you to upgrade mid-set. Just you and the work. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Check your stats to see how consistent you've been. The activity calendar shows your training history at a glance β€” tap any day to see what you did. Watch your numbers go up over time. That's the whole point, right? SHARE & BACK UP Send your training plan to a friend or load one they shared with you. Back up everything and restore it whenever you need to. Your data, your control. MAKE IT YOURS Pick from six color themes, choose light or dark mode, switch between kg and lbs. Available in 15 languages. FREE TO START Use sTrain with up to 3 training days β€” no account, no time limit, no catch. Want more? A single Pro upgrade unlocks everything: unlimited plans, all themes, full stats, calendar, and more. No subscriptions. No ads. Just training. We're a small team that believes apps should respect your time, your wallet, and your privacy. All your data stays on your device. We don't track you. We don't sell anything to anyone. We just want to help you train. Welcome to sTrain.

Screenshots

Macho log4 screens
sTrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: sTrain at 15.0 against Macho log's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Macho log sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month and sTrain sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macho log ships an update every 6 weeks, sTrain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Macho log versus sTrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacho logsTrain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYohei TamuraAnthony Eli Rasch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Macho log

Subscriptions1
  • Premium plan$0.491 Month
2 purchases

sTrain

One-time2
  • sTrain Pro - EarlyBird$3.99
  • sTrain Pro - Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Macho log free?
Macho log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is sTrain free?
sTrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Macho log or sTrain have ads?
Neither Macho log nor sTrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Macho log or sTrain?
Macho log ships an update every 6 weeks, and sTrain every 2 months. Most recently, Macho log was updated on October 27, 2026 and sTrain on October 28, 2026.

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