# MacroFactor Workouts vs The Gains Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Gains Tracker at none against MacroFactor Workouts's 8. The Gains Tracker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. The Gains Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Gains Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of MacroFactor Workouts's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Gains Tracker's.

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, The Gains Tracker every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroFactor Workouts | The Gains Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gains-tracker/id6759031897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) | [Hyperion Media Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876450687) |

## What reviewers say

### MacroFactor Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-based, personalized workout routines and an intuitive tracker for strength training. It automatically adjusts your plan based on progress and allows for custom routines, home gym setups, and detailed progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout routines, Intuitive workout tracker, Automatic progression adjustments, Home gym equipment customization, Progress charts and data insights, Exercise technique videos, Plate and PR calculators

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |


### The Gains Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gains-tracker/id6759031897)

Log your gym workouts, track sets, reps, and weight with a built-in calendar. Analyze your progress using interactive charts to visualize your gains. Create custom routines from a large exercise library.

**Highlights:** Custom workout routine creation, Log sets, reps, and weight, Superset pairing, Workout history calendar, Progress analysis charts, 250+ exercise library

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

MacroFactor Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Gains Tracker free?

The Gains Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MacroFactor Workouts or The Gains Tracker?

The Gains Tracker is rated higher. MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while The Gains Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MacroFactor Workouts or The Gains Tracker have ads?

Neither MacroFactor Workouts nor The Gains Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacroFactor Workouts or The Gains Tracker?

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, and The Gains Tracker every 5 months. Most recently, MacroFactor Workouts was updated on October 16, 2026 and The Gains Tracker on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*