Comparison

Simple Gym vs WorkJournal

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

Head to head
About

Simple Gym

Features
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Simple Gym is a clean, fast workout tracker built for lifters who want to log sets and get on with training — no accounts, no subscriptions, no clutter. LOG WORKOUTS IN SECONDS • 500+ built-in exercises across every muscle group and equipment type • Lightning-fast fuzzy search — type "bp bench" and find it instantly • Log weight and reps with smart prefill based on your last session • See exactly what you lifted last time, right in the input fields • Supersets, bodyweight movements, cardio, and flexibility work all supported • Create unlimited custom exercises REST TIMER THAT WORKS FOR YOU • Automatic rest timer after every set • Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Customizable duration with pause, resume, and skip TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Automatic personal record detection and history • Interactive progress charts for every exercise • Volume tracking and muscle group distribution • Workout recommendations that spot undertrained body parts • Full workout history with rich session details HEART RATE & HEALTH ANALYTICS • Connects with Apple Health to show heart rate, calories, and effort for each session • Heart rate zones and training load (TRIMP) • Heart rate recovery and VO2 Max insights with age-personalized context • Simple Gym only reads health data — it never writes or shares it YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Everything is stored on your device • Optional automatic backups to your private iCloud Drive • Export and import your complete workout history • No account required, no ads, no tracking Whether you're chasing your first pull-up or your next 500 lb deadlift, Simple Gym keeps the focus where it belongs: on the bar.

About

WorkJournal

Features
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Track your strength training workouts with WorkJournal — a clean, focused workout logger for iPhone and Apple Watch. FEATURES • Log exercises, sets, reps, and weights • Real-time workout tracking on Apple Watch • Automatic sync between iPhone and Watch • Progress charts and personal records • HealthKit integration — workouts count toward Activity rings • Export your data as CSV • No account required — all data stays on your device WorkJournal is built for lifters who want a simple, distraction-free way to track their training. No ads, no subscriptions, no data collection.

Screenshots

Simple Gym4 screens
WorkJournal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Simple Gym and WorkJournal are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Simple Gym versus WorkJournal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple GymWorkJournal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid MalsonFullmoonstar LLC

In-app purchases

None

Simple Gym

No in-app purchases

None

WorkJournal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Gym free?
Simple Gym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WorkJournal free?
WorkJournal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Gym or WorkJournal have ads?
Neither Simple Gym nor WorkJournal shows ads.

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