Path Journal vs Workout Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Path Journal
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A Journaling App for Minimalists Capture insights, highlights, and memories with a fluid, distraction-free interface. Designed for clarity and speed, this app makes journaling feel effortless. – Minimalist design for focused writing – Full-text search across all entries – Pull down to quickly create a new entry – Filtered views to stay organized – iCloud backup for peace of mind – “On This Day” to revisit past entries No clutter. Just your thoughts—beautifully organized.
Workout Log
This app helps serious lifters track their workouts and automatically calculate weights for percentage-based programs. It features a rest timer, exercise library with videos, and progress tracking to help users get stronger.
- Automated weight calculation for programs
- Log sets, reps, and weight
- Built-in rest timer
- Exercise library with video demos
- Automatic personal record tracking
- 1RM calculator
- Strength trajectory visualization
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Track every lift. Run any strength program. Auto-calculate every weight. DayOne is the workout log built for serious lifters who want to focus on training, not spreadsheets. PERCENTAGE-BASED PROGRAMS, AUTOMATED Load Candito 6-Week Strength, Smolov, 5/3/1, or any percentage-based program and DayOne calculates every working weight for you — based on your 1RM. No manual calculations. No second-guessing. Just show up and lift. LOG YOUR WORKOUTS IN SECONDS - Track sets, reps, and weight for every exercise - Rest timer built in — never lose track between sets - Full exercise library with video demonstrations - Build custom workouts and programs from scratch TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Personal records tracked automatically - 1RM calculator built in - Session history at a glance - See your strength trajectory over time BUILT FOR POWERLIFTERS AND BARBELL ATHLETES If you train with a barbell — whether you're running 5/3/1, Candito, Smolov, or building your own block — DayOne was designed for you. Set your 1RM once. DayOne handles the percentages for every session from there. Simple. Fast. Focused on what matters: getting stronger. Download DayOne and start your first session today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Path Journal at none against Workout Log's 3. Workout Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Workout Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Path Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Path Journal ships an update every 8 days, Workout Log every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Path Journal | Workout Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hummingbird Labs Ltd | Desmond Augier de Moussac |
In-app purchases
Path Journal
No in-app purchases
Workout Log
- DayOne Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
- DayOne Plus Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
- DayOne Plus Lifetime$69.99
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