Comparison

On Lifting vs Simple Workout Tracker

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

Head to head
About

On Lifting

This private workout log allows users to track strength training progress with a focus on speed and privacy. It offers detailed exercise tracking, routine management, and insightful progress charts, all while keeping data offline and on your device.

Highlights
  • Private, offline workout logging
  • Fast logging with smart defaults
  • Extensive exercise library with videos
  • Customizable routines and set types
  • Detailed progression charts and insights
  • Apple Watch and widget integration
  • CSV export and Apple Health integration
Features
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On Lifting is a fast, private workout log: no account, no ads, no tracking. Most sets take one tap to log, and you can follow your progress in depth. Key Features • Private by default. Your data stays on your device and in your own backups. Logging works fully offline. • Designed for speed: smart defaults and a dedicated keyboard keep logging quick. • Family Sharing included at no extra cost. Free to download, no account needed. Your first 10 workouts are free, and imported workouts don't count. Still not sure On Lifting is right for you? Keep going with a free trial: 3 months on the yearly plan or 1 month on the monthly. Cancel anytime. One subscription covers your family through Family Sharing, and your history, charts and exports are always available whether you subscribe or not. Here's what you get: Workouts & Routines • Find a program for your level and schedule in the program library. Each one explains what it's for, how it works and how to progress. • More than 270 exercises with short, to-the-point how-to videos. • Create your own exercises to complement the built-in library. • Set up routines and programs, and reorganize them as your training evolves. • Group exercises into supersets in your routines and workouts. • Configure different set types: warm-up, drop sets, to-failure, work sets. • Define targets for reps, weight, duration, or intensity per set (great for progressive overload). • Supports Reps in Reserve (RIR) and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) for tracking intensity. • Flexible rest timers that automatically track rest between sets. Customize by exercise, routine, or both. • Add notes to exercises, routines, and workouts. Track form cues, machine settings, or how a session felt. • Supports imperial (lb) and metric (kg) units. Progression & Insights • Visualize gains with charts that show trends in volume, strength, one rep max, and more. • Pin your core lifts and track their progress over time with detailed charts and personal records. • See which muscles your training covers with a body map and a 12-week heat map. • Set a weekly workout goal and build a streak. • Track progression at the program level: workouts, volume, personal records, and consistency. • Log body measurements like weight and body fat percentage with trend charts. • Browse your workout history with a full calendar. Zoom from month to year to multi-year for a bird's-eye view of your training. Apple Ecosystem • Apple Watch app mirrors your workout, showing the upcoming exercise, current set target, previous set data, rest time, and more. • Follow your workout on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for your streak, workout calendar, heat map and pinned lifts. • Integrates with Apple Health on your iPhone and Apple Watch, including body measurements. Your data, your rules • Privacy first. I don't collect or store any of your data. • Export your workouts to CSV anytime. • Import your history from other popular apps. Imported workouts don't count toward your free limit. • Daily backups to your iCloud Drive or iPhone, easy to restore. This is just the beginning I am a solo self-funded developer with low overhead — no big company or investors here. I am making something I love and use every day, built to respect your privacy. I hope to provide a lot of value, far greater than what I charge, supported by a like-minded audience. As the primary user, I have a long roadmap ahead, and I am committed to keeping the app affordable, clean, fast, and privacy-focused as it grows. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Simple Workout Tracker

Log your gym sets and track personal records without needing to pre-plan workouts. This app organizes your progress with charts and allows for custom routines. Enjoy 100% offline functionality with all data stored locally.

Highlights
  • Log sets without pre-planned workouts
  • Automatic personal record tracking
  • Progress charts for strength, volume, endurance
  • Customizable workout routines
  • 100% offline functionality
  • Data export/import via CSV
Features
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Exercise-First, Not Program-First Pick an exercise, log your sets, move on. No need to create a full workout plan before you can start tracking. Arnie organizes everything for you — all sets logged in a day are automatically grouped into a workout summary. Personal Records & Progress Charts Arnie tracks your PRs across strength, volume, and endurance automatically. Watch your progress over weeks, months, or years with per-exercise charts and estimated 1RM. Custom Routines Save your go-to exercise combinations and load them with one tap. Perfect for push/pull/legs or any split you prefer. 100% Offline. 100% Yours. No account required. No internet needed. All data lives on your device. Export or import your full history as CSV anytime. Perfect for: • Gym-goers who adapt on the fly based on what's available • People who want progress tracking without program management • Personal trainers logging workouts for multiple clients • Anyone who just wants to record sets and see their gains Premium: • Unlimited profiles — ideal for personal trainers • Unlimited exercises per muscle group • Unlimited workout entries From the Developer Arnie is a one-person hobby project. I built it because I couldn't find a gym tracker that just let me log exercises without overthinking. Every feature comes from real gym sessions. If you have feedback or ideas, I'd love to hear from you — leave a review or reach out. Privacy policy: https://arnieapp.tilda.ws/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

On Lifting4 screens
Simple Workout Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Workout Tracker at every 6 days against On Lifting's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. On Lifting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Simple Workout Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for On Lifting against 5.0 for Simple Workout Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

On Lifting ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Workout Tracker every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
On Lifting versus Simple Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOn LiftingSimple Workout Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoy of Dev ABYegor Chsherbatykh

Customer experience

On Lifting

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simple Workout Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

On Lifting

Subscriptions2
  • On Lifting - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • On Lifting - Yearly3 Months trial$14.991 Year
3 purchases

Simple Workout Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99

Questions

Is On Lifting free?
On Lifting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Workout Tracker free?
Simple Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, On Lifting or Simple Workout Tracker?
On Lifting and Simple Workout Tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do On Lifting or Simple Workout Tracker have ads?
Neither On Lifting nor Simple Workout Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, On Lifting or Simple Workout Tracker?
On Lifting ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Workout Tracker every 6 days. Most recently, On Lifting was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simple Workout Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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