Comparison

Exercise vs OverLog

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

Head to head
About

Exercise

This app automates your gym routines with hands-free timers and logs every set. Build custom workouts, track progress, and get insights. Offers a free tier with limited workouts or a premium subscription for full features.

Highlights
  • Build custom strength workouts
  • Automatic timers and spoken cues
  • Hands-free workout logging
  • Apple Watch integration
  • AI workout generation
  • Progress insights and personal records
  • Workout export to PDF
Features
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Exercise is the workout planner that runs your workouts for you. Build any routine with sets, reps, weights, timed holds, rests, and circuits, then train hands-free with automatic timers on iPhone and Apple Watch while every set is logged for you. No mental math, no guesswork, no watching the clock. BUILD ANY WORKOUT • Plan strength workouts with sets, reps, weights, and custom rests • Add timed holds for stretching, planks, and mobility • Build circuits and interval rounds for HIIT and Tabata training • Describe a workout in plain English and let AI build it and recommend exercises LET EXERCISE RUN IT • Timers and rest countdowns start and advance automatically • Hear spoken cues for the current exercise, rest countdown, and what's next • A Live Activity keeps your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Start with Siri or Shortcuts, or jump in from a widget or Control Center • Adjust reps, weights, equipment, or duration mid-workout without losing your place TRAIN ON APPLE WATCH • Run complete guided workouts from your wrist • See the live timer in the Smart Stack and use widgets and complications • Workouts sync automatically between iPhone and Apple Watch • Sessions record to Apple Health and count toward your Activity rings STAY ON TRACK • Create recurring routines; Smart Reminders learn when you usually train • Log every completed set, rep, and weight in a history searchable from Spotlight • Compare each period with the last, see a year of training on a heat map, and track personal records, estimated 1RM, and weekly streaks • Export a PDF for your trainer PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account and no sign-up • No ads and no tracking • Your data stays on your device and in your personal iCloud TRY EVERYTHING FREE FOR 7 DAYS Installing Exercise starts 7 days of full access to every premium feature — no account or subscription required. Afterward, keep using Exercise for free with up to three custom workouts, workout logging and export, Apple Health integration, and an Activity Overview in Insights. Premium adds AI workout generation and exercise recommendations, routines and reminders, circuits, full insights and personal records, workout imports, and unlimited custom workouts. Whether you lift in a gym, train with bodyweight at home, or work through timed stretching and mobility sessions, Exercise adapts to how you actually train. Privacy Policy: https://stanlemon.com/exercise/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OverLog

Features
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OverLog tracks your progressive overload so you always know what to lift next. Built for gym lifters — bodybuilding, powerlifting, or anywhere in between — who want one thing: to get stronger over time. No account. No onboarding. Open the app, build your program, and start logging. That's it. BUILT FOR PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD Every set you log shows your previous performance right next to it. You always know what you lifted last time and what to aim for next. OverLog suggests your next weight based on your progression settings, so you spend less time thinking and more time building muscle. Personal records are tracked automatically — heaviest weight, most reps, best estimated 1RM, total volume. You'll know the moment you hit a new PR. BUILD YOUR PERFECT PROGRAM Create custom workout programs with any structure: weeks, days, and exercises. Add strength and cardio exercises to the same day. Configure sets, reps, rest times, rep ranges, and AMRAP sets. Tag exercises with dropsets, negatives, or tempo training. Don't want to build from scratch? Browse built-in programs from popular training methods, or import any program using AI — just describe what you want, and OverLog generates the program for you. BUILT-IN PROGRAMS Get started immediately with proven programs: - StrongLifts 5x5 - Push Pull Legs (Beginner & Intermediate) - Upper / Lower Split - Full Body Foundation - Minimalist 2-Day Strength Builder - 45-Minute Busy Week Program LOG SETS IN SECONDS The logging screen shows everything you need: your target, what you lifted last time, and a suggested next weight. Enter weight and reps, tap complete. Done. The built-in plate calculator shows exactly which plates to load on each side. A rest timer with haptic vibration keeps you on schedule between sets. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See how your strength is growing with detailed charts for every exercise. Filter by time period — last 7 days to all time. View your best set, volume, estimated 1RM, and max reps over time. The Progress tab gives you the full picture: total workouts, hours trained, exercises completed, sets, reps, total volume, and your current workout streak. A workout calendar marks every training day. WEEKLY ADHERENCE & STREAKS Track how consistently you follow your program. See your weekly completion rate and build a consistency streak based on actual training days — not app opens. LIVE ACTIVITY Your active workout shows up on Dynamic Island and the Lock Screen. See your current exercise and set count without opening the app. SHARE YOUR WINS Hit a new PR? Share a workout card to your story or with friends. OverLog generates a clean visual summary of your session with PRs, volume, and duration. FREE AND PRO Free gives you everything to start: - Unlimited workout logging - Program creation and execution - Progress charts and workout history - PR tracking - No account required Pro unlocks the full toolkit: - Unlimited custom programs - Advanced exercise settings (rep ranges, AMRAP, tags) - Plate calculator during workouts - Extended analytics (90+ day windows) - Apple Health integration - iCloud sync and backup - Data export (JSON and CSV) - Edit past workouts YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL All data is stored locally on your device. No account needed for anything. Pro users can optionally enable iCloud backup and Apple Health sync. No ads. No tracking. We'd love your feedback — contact overlogapp@proton.me with questions or suggestions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://ugur93.github.io/OverLogDocs/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://ugur93.github.io/OverLogDocs/privacy/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

Exercise and OverLog are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Exercise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OverLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exercise ships an update every 3 weeks, OverLog fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Exercise versus OverLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExerciseOverLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStan LemonUGUR ALPAY CENAR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Exercise

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
3 purchases

OverLog

Subscriptions2
  • OverLog Pro - Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • OverLog Pro - Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • OverLog Pro - Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Exercise free?
Exercise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OverLog free?
OverLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Exercise or OverLog have ads?
Neither Exercise nor OverLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exercise or OverLog?
Exercise ships an update every 3 weeks, and OverLog fortnightly. Most recently, Exercise was updated on October 6, 2026 and OverLog on October 6, 2026.

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