Comparison

Workout Tracker & Log vs Dial

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

Head to head
About

Workout Tracker & Log

Log your gym workouts with this comprehensive fitness tracker. Build custom routines, track sets and reps, monitor progress, and stay motivated with streak tracking. Works offline and syncs with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Custom workout plans and routines
  • Track sets, reps, and weight
  • Automatic PR tracking
  • Rest timer and superset support
  • Workout history and progress stats
  • Offline functionality
  • Apple Health sync
Features
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Workout Tracker & Log - Parrot is the no-BS app you need. Stop messing around with notebooks or confusing spreadsheets while in the gym! This is your ultimate fitness log and exercise tracker to crush your next workout. The tracker already has a comprehensive feature set as a free planner but in case you need more tools you can unlock the PRO version for a one time fee! Instead of relying on subscriptions like most other exercise apps, you can plan and track your gym workout free of charge. Build your own custom workouts and routines from scratch, or import those from your gym bro. We've got a solid exercise library with all the essentials – squats, deadlifts, bench, you name it – for strength training, bodybuilding, or just getting jacked. Track every set, rep, and weight lifted in your strength log. No more guessing. Watch your progress explode as you smash those PRs (Personal Records) – yeah, we track those automatically. See your workout history clearly, know what you did last time, and push harder this time. Need a rest timer between sets? Got it. Working supersets? We handle that too, keeping your intensity up.  Plus, you can track your bodyweight and see how it all lines up. This isn't just a gym journal; it's about building workout consistency. We'll show you your streak and help you stay motivated. Whether you're trying to build muscle, lose weight, or just maintain, Parrot keeps your training program on point. And if you're offline at the gym with bad reception? No sweat, it works offline. So, if you're ready to actually see results and stop wasting time, download Parrot. It’s the workout planner and progress tracker for guys serious about their lifting. A few key features: · Custom Plans, Routines & Exercises – Create and track workouts your way. · Supersets & Drop Sets – Easily link exercises together for efficient training. · Advanced Workout Stats – Monitor progress over time with detailed insights. · Apple Health Sync – Seamlessly integrate your workout data. · Minimal & Intuitive Design – Stay focused on your workout, not your phone. · No Subscriptions – Unlock PRO once and own it for life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dial

This app helps serious lifters meticulously track their training volume per muscle group. It provides detailed insights into progressive overload and workout efficiency without ads or requiring an account. Visualize your progress with clear charts and make informed training decisions.

Highlights
  • Fractional volume tracking per muscle group
  • Automatic muscle contribution mapping
  • Log sets, reps, and weight with gym-focused interface
  • Extensive exercise library with custom movement support
  • Progress visualization with charts and analytics
  • iCloud sync and Apple Health integration
Features
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Dial is the workout tracker for lifters who take volume seriously. See exactly how much work each muscle group receives, track progressive overload, and make informed decisions about your training. No ads. No account required. FRACTIONAL VOLUME TRACKING When you bench press, it counts toward chest, front delts, and triceps—each weighted appropriately. Dial shows the full picture, not just total sets. • Automatic muscle contribution mapping for every exercise • 4-week rolling averages smooth out week-to-week variation • Efficiency gradient shows where each set contributes most • Set optional volume goals as personal benchmarks TRACK YOUR LIFTS Log sets, reps, and weight with an interface designed for the gym. Quick access to previous workout data makes progressive overload easy to follow. • Mark sets as warmup, working, drop set, or to failure • Group exercises into supersets • Build reusable templates for any program EXERCISE LIBRARY Hundreds of pre-loaded exercises organized by muscle group. Add custom movements and AI automatically maps them to muscles. Each exercise tracks your complete performance history. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Beautiful charts showing volume over time, best weights, and estimated 1RM. Spot patterns across weeks. See what's working. INSIGHT, NOT INSTRUCTION No AI-generated workouts. No gamification. No algorithm telling you what to lift. You bring your training—Dial makes it visible. DESIGNED FOR iOS Native SwiftUI app built to feel at home on your iPhone. Fast, fluid, and distraction-free. iCloud sync. Apple Health integration. FREE TO START Full workout tracking at no cost. Dial Pro unlocks advanced analytics and additional features. No ads. Your data stays on your devices. Perfect for powerlifting, bodybuilding, strength training, and any program focused on progressive overload. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dial.fit/privacy

Screenshots

Workout Tracker & Log4 screens
Dial4 screens

Verdict

The call

Workout Tracker & Log and Dial are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Workout Tracker & Log sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Dial sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 Workout Tracker & Log against 5.0 for Dial. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workout Tracker & Log ships an update weekly, Dial every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Workout Tracker & Log versus Dial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout Tracker & LogDial
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLutraha LLCErik Daniel Larsson

Customer experience

Workout Tracker & Log

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dial

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Workout Tracker & Log

Subscriptions6
  • PRO - Weekly (Promo)$0.997 Days
  • PRO - Monthly (Promo)$1.991 Month
  • PRO - Weekly$1.997 Days
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  • PRO - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PRO - Annual (Promo)$9.991 Year
  • PRO - Annual$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • PRO - 1 Week Trial$0.99
  • PRO - Lifetime$14.99
  • PRO - Lifetime (Promo)$23.99
Show 1 more
  • PRO - Lifetime$47.99
3 purchases

Dial

Subscriptions2
  • Dial Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Dial Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dial Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Workout Tracker & Log free?
Workout Tracker & Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dial free?
Dial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Workout Tracker & Log or Dial?
Workout Tracker & Log and Dial are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Workout Tracker & Log or Dial have ads?
Neither Workout Tracker & Log nor Dial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Workout Tracker & Log or Dial?
Workout Tracker & Log ships an update weekly, and Dial every 5 days. Most recently, Workout Tracker & Log was updated on October 9, 2026 and Dial on October 5, 2026.

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