Comparison

aruma vs Workout Log

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

Head to head
About

aruma

Features
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Aruma is a mindfulness and wellness app created for Persian speakers around the world. All audio content — guided meditations, relaxing music, sleep stories, and breathing exercises — is crafted by experienced practitioners. The app interface is available in both English and Persian, making it easy to use wherever you are. Whether you're dealing with stress, struggling to sleep, or simply looking for a moment of peace in a busy day, Aruma brings mindfulness and calm to your daily life. WHAT'S INSIDE: • Guided meditations for stress, mindfulness, focus, and sleep • Relaxing music and soundscapes • Sleep stories and calming audio • Daily journey tracking to build consistent habits • Full app interface in English and Persian. SUBSCRIPTION: Aruma offers a monthly, quarterly or annual subscription for full access to all content. A free trial is available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms & Conditions: https://aruma.app/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://aruma.app/en/privacy

About

Workout Log

Features
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Log sets, reps and weight in seconds — see today's volume and a 14-day total at a glance. - One-screen log for each exercise - Today and last session free - Personal-record tracking (Pro) - 14-day volume chart (Pro) - Quick-add weight in 2.5 kg / 5 lb steps Who it's for For lifters who want a one-screen log without gamification or 50-tab apps. Subscription Premium is available as a monthly ($4.99) or yearly ($19.99) subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription Settings — no charge on the first day if you cancel during the introductory window. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy: everything stays on your device by default. No analytics SDKs, no cross-app tracking. Privacy policy at https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

aruma4 screens
Workout Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: aruma at none against Workout Log's shown. aruma also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. aruma sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Workout Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

aruma ships an update every 6 weeks, Workout Log every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
aruma versus Workout Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterarumaWorkout Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperarumaVasilii Polovnikov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

aruma

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription3 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$34.991 Year
4 purchases

Workout Log

Subscriptions3
  • Premium · 1 week$2.997 Days
  • Premium · 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Premium · 1 year$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium · Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is aruma free?
aruma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Log free?
Workout Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do aruma or Workout Log have ads?
Workout Log shows ads; aruma does not.
Which is updated more often, aruma or Workout Log?
aruma ships an update every 6 weeks, and Workout Log every 5 weeks. Most recently, aruma was updated on October 6, 2026 and Workout Log on October 16, 2026.

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