Comparison

Workouts vs GymDiary

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

Head to head
About

Workouts

This app offers advanced fitness tracking with over 300 exercises, smart personal record detection, and detailed analytics. Create custom routines and sync data across devices seamlessly. It's designed for users seeking precise workout data without unnecessary motivational content.

Highlights
  • 300+ exercise database
  • Automatic personal record detection
  • Live Activities rest timer
  • Visual analytics and progress charts
  • Custom workout routines
  • HealthKit integration
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Workouts – Advanced Fitness Tracker Professional workout tracking with 300+ exercises, smart personal records, and powerful analytics. Built for those who want precision, without the fluff. FEATURES • 300+ exercise database covering all muscle groups and equipment types • Automatic personal record detection using Epley formula calculations • Live Activities rest timer on your Lock Screen • Visual analytics with progress charts and trend analysis • Custom workout routines and templates • iCloud sync across all devices • HealthKit integration • Imperial and metric unit support ADVANCED TRACKING Track multiple PR types including 1RM, 3RM, 5RM, 10RM, total volume, time, distance, and pace. Supports weight-based, distance, time, and bodyweight exercises with intelligent detection. ANALYTICS DASHBOARD Four powerful sections: Overview, Progress, Exercises, and Records - with flexible time filters. Monitor workout frequency, volume trends, consistency streaks, and recent achievements. MODERN iOS EXPERIENCE Native SwiftUI app designed with iOS 26’s Liquid Glass aesthetic. Includes haptic feedback, push notifications, seamless dark/light mode, and real-time data sync using CloudKit. Built exclusively for iPhone using the latest iOS technologies. No motivation quotes. No fitness clichés. Just pure workout tracking, engineered for results.

About

GymDiary

Features
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The workout tracker built for serious lifters. Log every set, rep, and weight. Track progressive overload session by session. Monitor volume across every muscle group. GymDiary gives you the data to train smarter — completely free, forever. —————————————————————————— WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH GYMDIARY —————————————————————————— - EXERCISE LOGGING Log sets, reps, and weight for any exercise. Build a complete record of your entire training history. - PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD TRACKING See your last session's data every time you train. Make deliberate increases to keep building strength over time. - MUSCLE GROUP VOLUME Automatically track weekly training volume for Chest, Back, Legs, Shoulders, and Arms. Know exactly what you've trained. - STRENGTH ANALYTICS Charts for volume, frequency, and personal records. Understand exactly how your training is progressing over weeks and months. - CUSTOM EXERCISE LIBRARY Add your own exercises with custom muscle group mappings. Your library works the way you train. - FULL WORKOUT HISTORY Every session you've ever logged, always available. Search and filter by date, muscle group, or exercise name. - WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES your data syncs across all platforms. Train anywhere. —————————————————————————— BUILT FOR EVERY TRAINING STYLE —————————————————————————— Whether you run Push Pull Legs, Upper Lower, a full-body program, or your own custom split — GymDiary adapts to your routine, not the other way around. No templates forced on you. No premium features locked behind a paywall. No ads. Just a clean, fast workout tracker that gets out of your way and lets you lift. Download GymDiary today — it's free. Forever.

Screenshots

Workouts4 screens
GymDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GymDiary at every 2 weeks against Workouts's every 2 months. GymDiary also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workouts ships an update every 2 months, GymDiary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Workouts versus GymDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkoutsGymDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJaafar AbdeenANALYTICA SOLUTIONS AND CONSULTING LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Workouts

No in-app purchases

None

GymDiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Workouts free?
Workouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GymDiary free?
GymDiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Workouts or GymDiary have ads?
Neither Workouts nor GymDiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Workouts or GymDiary?
Workouts ships an update every 2 months, and GymDiary every 2 weeks. Most recently, Workouts was updated on November 5, 2026 and GymDiary on October 31, 2026.

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