Comparison

GymLog vs Xera

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

Head to head
About

GymLog

Features
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GymLog – Workout tracker for Lifters and Coaches Whether you want to track your own progress or professionally manage your clients, GymLog helps you keep every workout under control. For Lifters: - Quick workout logging. Record exercises, sets, reps, and weights in just a few seconds. - Complete workout history. Keep all your workouts neatly organized, repeat them with one tap, or easily edit them. - Clear analytics. Track your progress with statistics and charts and train smarter. - Extensive exercise database. All your favorite exercises in one place. - Workout planning. Create training plans based on your goals. - Share your results. Create attractive workout graphics and share them with friends or on social media. For coaches: - Client management. Keep all your clients organized in one place and track their progress. - Training plan creation. Prepare and adjust plans for your clients. - Complete progress overview. Monitor workout history, statistics, and analytics for each client. - Coach clients from anywhere. Log their workouts, evaluate results, and manage everything in one app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Xera

This strength training application helps users consistently lift weights, meticulously track each set, manage rest periods, and visualize their fitness progress. Users can select from pre-made workout templates or create personalized routines, logging their performance directly from their mobile device.

Highlights
  • Strength training tracking
  • Workout template library
  • Custom routine builder
  • Set and rep logging
  • Rest timer management
  • Progress visualization
Features
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Xera is a free strength training app built around better programs, meaningful goals, and effortless workout tracking. Put your personalized training routine on autopilot: build a Workout Program from your own saved workouts, set your schedule, and let Xera guide you through what’s next. Automatic strength progression advances your training weight as you reach your rep targets, while goals keep the lifts that matter most in focus and track your progress across every workout. Log weights, reps, sets, and rest quickly from your phone, Apple Watch, or Garmin watch. Powerful watch-based workout tracking is often locked behind a subscription—Xera makes it available for free, so you can stay focused on training instead of your screen. Find exercises fast with search by name, equipment, and muscle group.

Screenshots

GymLog4 screens
Xera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xera at none against GymLog's 2. Xera also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GymLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Xera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymLog ships an update every 3 weeks, Xera every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GymLog versus Xera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymLogXera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert KerlikWilliam Hunt

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymLog

Subscriptions2
  • GymLog Pro$2.991 Month
  • GymLog Trainer$4.991 Month
None

Xera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymLog free?
GymLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xera free?
Xera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymLog or Xera have ads?
Neither GymLog nor Xera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymLog or Xera?
GymLog ships an update every 3 weeks, and Xera every 8 days. Most recently, GymLog was updated on October 25, 2026 and Xera on October 24, 2026.

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