Comparison

Simple Workout Tracker vs PTKit

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

Head to head
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/

About

PTKit

Features
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PTKit is the modern coaching app built for independent personal trainers. Run your business from your phone — track every client, log every session, and let AI spot patterns you'd miss. PRICING PTKit offers a free Bronze plan. Unlocking Silver or Gold tier requires an auto-renewable subscription purchased inside the app. See "Plans" below for full pricing. BUILT FOR REAL CLIENTS — INCLUDING NEURODIVERSE ONES Neurodiversity support is part of the Gold tier. One tap during client onboarding enables evidence-based adaptations for clients with ADHD, autism, dyspraxia (DCD), dyslexia, anxiety, depression, trauma history, epilepsy, migraine, or concussion. The AI then tailors program design, communication style, between-session check-ins, and safety planning. Adaptations are drawn from WHO, CDC, ACSM, NCHPAD, the Epilepsy Foundation, the British Dyslexia Association, the Autism Society, and peer-reviewed exercise psychology — not stereotypes. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Client profiles — goals, injuries, medications, lifestyle, body metrics • Session logging — exercises, sets, reps, weight, RPE, mood • Progress charts — weight, volume, and rep trends for every lift • Quick Log — fast in-session capture while training • AI Coach Chat — ask anything about a client's programming and get contextual answers • AI Insights — plateau detection, trend analysis, personalised recommendations • AI Program Builder — generate multi-week programs tailored to each client • Calendar & scheduling — plan the week ahead, never miss a session • Client import from contacts or CSV • Sign in with Apple or Google PLANS (subscription required for Silver and Gold) • Bronze — Free — up to 2 clients, all core features. No purchase required. • Silver — Requires subscription — up to 10 clients, AI Insights, progress analytics • Silver Monthly — $19.99 / month • Silver Annual — $191.90 / year • Gold — Requires subscription — unlimited clients, full AI Coach Chat, priority support • Gold Monthly — $29.99 / month • Gold Annual — $287.90 / year WHO IT'S FOR Freelance PTs, in-gym trainers, online coaches, rehab specialists. If you're running sessions, PTKit keeps your business organised without spreadsheets. PRIVACY & CONTROL Your client data stays yours. Encrypted in transit. Export or delete your data any time. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions auto-renew at the same price and period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions • Privacy Policy: https://ptkit.fitness/privacy • Terms of Use: https://ptkit.fitness/terms • EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Workout Tracker3 screens
PTKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PTKit at 15.1 against Simple Workout Tracker's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Simple Workout Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PTKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Workout Tracker ships an update every 6 days, PTKit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Simple Workout Tracker versus PTKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Workout TrackerPTKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYegor ChsherbatykhDean Mcdonald

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

PTKit

Subscriptions3
  • PTKit Silver Monthly$19.991 Month
  • PTKit Gold Monthly$29.991 Month
  • PTKit Gold Annual$284.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Workout Tracker free?
Simple Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PTKit free?
PTKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Workout Tracker or PTKit have ads?
Neither Simple Workout Tracker nor PTKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Workout Tracker or PTKit?
Simple Workout Tracker ships an update every 6 days, and PTKit every 3 days. Most recently, Simple Workout Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and PTKit on October 16, 2026.

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