Comparison

MacroFactor Workouts vs Gym Log Workout Tracker

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

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About

MacroFactor Workouts

This app helps you build and track strength-training routines with adaptive plans that adjust as you progress. Log exercises, view your history, and access technique guidance for hundreds of exercises. Create custom workouts or import popular routines.

Highlights
  • Adaptive workout plans
  • Workout tracking and planning
  • Progress visualization
  • Exercise technique guidance
  • Detailed training tools
  • Flexible routine creation
Features
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MacroFactor Workouts is a strength-training workout tracker and planner that helps you build routines, record your lifts, and make progress with a plan that adapts as you train. Create workouts for your goals, experience level, and available equipment –– whether you train at a gym or at home. KEY CAPABILITIES • Adaptive workout plans: Get a personalized strength-training routine based on your goals, fitness level, and equipment. Your plan adjusts as you make progress. • Workout tracking and planning: Log exercises, weights, and reps; build and save your own routines; and see what you did in previous sessions. • Progress you can see: Review your workout history, personal records, training volume, and progress charts. • Exercises and technique guidance: Explore hundreds of strength-training exercises with tips, cues, and technique videos by Jeff Nippard. • Tools for detailed training: Track supersets, partial reps, myoreps, and reps in reserve (RIR). Use rest timers, a plate calculator, and smart warm-up planning during your workouts. • Flexible routines: Swap exercises with suggestions, create your own exercises, and set up gym profiles for the places you train. You can also import and track popular Jeff Nippard routines. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your goals, fitness level, and available equipment to create a workout plan. Or, build a routine yourself. 2. Log your exercises, weights, and reps as you train. 3. Review your workout history, personal records, and progress charts. 4. Continue training as your plan adjusts based on your progress, using progressive overload to guide what comes next. FAQ • How does MacroFactor Workouts plan my training? MacroFactor Workouts creates a strength-training routine around your goals, fitness level, and available equipment. It adjusts your workouts as you make progress. • Can I use MacroFactor Workouts without a gym? Yes. You can create routines based on the equipment you have available at home. • Can I make and track my own routines? Yes. Use the workout planner to build, save, and manually track custom routines and workouts. • How can I follow my progress? Track your workout history, personal records, training volume, and progress over time with charts and other insights. • Does MacroFactor Workouts include Jeff Nippard routines? You can import and track popular Jeff Nippard routines. The app also includes technique videos by Jeff Nippard. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS MacroFactor Workouts is a premium strength-training and workout-planning app with a 7-day trial. It does not offer a free subscription tier. Three auto-renewing subscription options are available: $11.99 / month $47.99 / half year $71.99 / year (equal to $5.99 a month) These prices are for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription to MacroFactor Workouts will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can cancel or manage your subscription from your Apple account settings. Terms & Conditions: https://terms.macrofactorapp.com/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.macrofactorapp.com/ MacroFactor Workouts brings adaptive strength-training plans, workout logging, and progress tracking together so you can plan your next session and see how your training is progressing.

About

Gym Log Workout Tracker

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GymLog is the fastest way to track your strength training. Type your workout exactly how you think it — GymLog handles the rest. Instead of tapping through dropdowns and menus, just type: Bench 225x5, 230x4 Squat 3x5 @ 225 Deadlift 315x3 GymLog instantly parses your input, structures your data, and saves it to your log. That's it. FAST LOGGING Natural text input means you spend zero time navigating the app. Type a set, move on. GymLog supports multiple input formats so you can log however feels natural. PREVIOUS BESTS Every time you start logging an exercise, GymLog shows your previous best weight and reps right there. No searching. No memory required. Just beat it. REST TIMER A countdown starts automatically when you log a set. A visual warning fires after 3 minutes so you stay on schedule without thinking about it. WORKOUT HISTORY Every session is saved and browsable. See what you did last Tuesday, last month, or last year — with exercise counts and set totals at a glance. ANALYTICS Workouts per week, total volume, top exercises, unique movements — the numbers that actually matter to anyone training for progress. LBS OR KG One tap in settings switches your units globally. GymLog is built for people who train seriously and value their time. Download free and log your first workout in under a minute.

Screenshots

MacroFactor Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Log Workout Tracker at none against MacroFactor Workouts's 8. Gym Log Workout Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is chart position (#129 vs unranked) and device support. On price 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. MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Gym Log Workout Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MacroFactor Workouts versus Gym Log Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacroFactor WorkoutsGym Log Workout Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#129 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size334 MB29 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperStronger By Science Technologies LLCKONSTANTIN BOGOMOLOV

In-app purchases

7 purchases

MacroFactor Workouts

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Semiannual Subscription7 Days trial$47.996 Months
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  • Semiannual Subscription14 Days trial$47.996 Months
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$71.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$71.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription Bundle2 variants$89.991 Year
None

Gym Log Workout Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MacroFactor Workouts free?
MacroFactor Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gym Log Workout Tracker free?
Gym Log Workout Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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