Comparison

GymLogger X vs Block One

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

Head to head
About

GymLogger X

This app helps you track strength training progress with a minimalist interface. It offers a smart program creator for personalized workout plans, exercise demos, and detailed progress insights. Seamlessly log workouts from your Apple Watch and sync with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Smart Program Creator
  • Apple Watch integration
  • 1,500+ exercises with demos
  • Fast workout logging
  • Progress tracking and insights
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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GymLogger — Workout Tracker & Strength Training Log GymLogger is a fast, minimalist workout tracker built for lifters who want real strength progress — without ads, noise, or social distractions. Now with Smart Program Creator — build a fully personalized training program in seconds, based on your goals, equipment, schedule, and injuries. No guessing. No generic plans. Just training that fits you. SMART PROGRAM CREATOR (NEW) Create a complete strength training program tailored to your body and goals. • Personalized programs based on experience, weight, and training level • Injury-aware exercise selection with built-in safety filtering • Automatic weekly structure with proven training splits (PPL, Upper/Lower, Full Body) • Periodized progression (linear, DUP, block, wave) with auto-deload • Rehab support with safe exercise alternatives • Full program preview — edit, swap, and adjust before starting Built to guide your training — not replace your judgment. APPLE WATCH & APPLE HEALTH Train seamlessly across iPhone and Apple Watch. • Log workouts, sets, reps, and weight directly from your wrist • Built-in rest timers and live heart rate • Automatic sync between devices • Export workouts to Apple Health Designed to stay out of your way during real workouts. 1,500+ EXERCISES A complete strength training library. • 1,500+ exercises with clean structure • Animated demos and step-by-step instructions (Pro) • Muscle targeting and equipment filters • Fully customizable exercises • Smart alternatives for every movement Everything you need — nothing extra. FAST, FLEXIBLE WORKOUT LOGGING Built for real gym sessions. • Log workouts in seconds • Native support for supersets and giant sets • Reuse workouts and templates • Clean, focused interface No endless tapping. No clutter. PROGRESS THAT ACTUALLY MAKES SENSE See what’s working. • Strength and volume trends • Weekly and monthly summaries • Training consistency tracking • Clear visual insights Know your training balance instantly. SMART TRAINING INSIGHTS (PRO) Understand your progress — without noise. • Detect plateaus before progress stalls • Identify muscle imbalances • Track training load and fatigue • Monitor progressive overload automatically • Personal records and 1RM estimates No AI chat. No generic advice. Just data that helps you train better. COACH-DESIGNED TRAINING PROGRAMS (IAP) Structured strength and hypertrophy programs you can start instantly. • Expert-built weekly progressions • Preview the full program before starting • Smart exercise substitutions • Programs integrate directly into your workout log PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN • No ads • No accounts required • No tracking • Offline-first Private. Focused. Independent. PRO UPGRADE (OPTIONAL) Unlock Smart Program Creator, advanced insights, exercise demos, and long-term progression tools. GymLogger is built for lifters who care about structure, clarity, and real results. Coach designed programs are sold separately. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Block One

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Block One is the AI-powered strength training app built for lifters who take their training seriously. Log every set with weight, reps, and RPE. Get real-time coaching from an AI that knows your training history, understands periodization, and can modify your workout mid-session. No generic advice. No step counters. Just intelligent strength training. YOUR AI COACH, IN THE GYM WITH YOU An AI coach sits inside every workout. Ask it to swap an exercise, adjust your weight, build a warmup, or cut your session short. It responds with specific numbers based on your actual data, not templates. It can modify sets, manage supersets, adjust rest timers, and save your workout as a reusable program. 25+ real-time tools, all voice-accessible. Pro users train with GPT-5.4. Free users get 50 AI messages per month. GENERATE WORKOUTS AND PROGRAMS Describe what you want and the AI builds it. Tell it your goals, available equipment, time constraints, and weak points. It returns a structured workout or multi-week program with sets, reps, rest periods, and periodization built in. SCAN A WHITEBOARD, START A SESSION Photograph a gym whiteboard, handwritten plan, or any workout notation. The vision AI reads abbreviations (AMRAP, EMOM, RDL, C&J), decodes rep schemes, matches exercises to a 500+ library, and builds a ready-to-start session in seconds. VOICE INPUT Dictate your workout between sets. "5 sets of squats at 100kg, 3 sets of bench at 80" becomes a structured session instantly. No typing with chalk-covered hands. STRENGTH PERCENTILES See where your lifts rank against the general adult population. 38 exercises across 5 muscle groups, age-adjusted. Z-score composite scoring shows your overall strength profile. TRAINING ANALYTICS E1RM progress charts, volume distribution heatmaps, muscle group balance tracking, rep-range PR grids, and body composition trends. Interactive chart scrubbing with haptic feedback on PR points. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Reads HRV, resting heart rate, sleep stages, steps, and VO2 max. A readiness-to-train score adjusts your AI coaching automatically. High recovery? Push harder. Low HRV? The coach backs off. Completed workouts write back to Apple Health. BUILT FOR REAL TRAINING 6 workout structures: Standard, AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Circuit, Interval. Full superset support with auto-cycling. Smart rest timers with lock-screen countdown. PR detection with E1RM tracking. Import from Strong, Hevy, or any CSV. Export anytime. 500+ exercise library. Dark theme. Offline-first. No ads. No social feed. No gamification. PRICING Free: Full workout logging, 50 AI coach messages per month, 3 AI generations per month. Pro: $7.99 AUD per month or $59.99 AUD per year. Flagship AI models, full analytics, program builder, daily coaching insights, strength percentiles. 14-day free trial included. Privacy Policy: https://blockone.fit/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://blockone.fit/terms/

Screenshots

GymLogger X4 screens
Block One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GymLogger X at none against Block One's shown. GymLogger X also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Block One's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GymLogger X sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Block One sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymLogger X ships an update every 10 days, Block One monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GymLogger X versus Block One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymLogger XBlock One
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAntti AittamaaKoda Creative Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

13 purchases

GymLogger X

Subscriptions2
  • GymLogger X Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • GymLogger X Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time11
  • Support the developer$1.00
  • Coach Alen Hypertrophy 8 weeks$12.99
  • Coach Alen Womens Program$12.99
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  • Coach Alen PPL Hypertrophy 10 weeks$12.99
  • Coach Stephens Old School Strength$34.99
  • GymLogger X Pro Lifetime$39.99
  • Coach Stephens Back Blast$44.99
  • Coach Stephens Iron Push$44.99
  • Coach Perez Fit Burn Circuit$59.99
  • Coach Perez Lower Body Confidence$59.99
  • Coach Perez Strong & Sculpt$59.99
2 purchases

Block One

Subscriptions2
  • Block One Pro14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Block One Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is GymLogger X free?
GymLogger X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block One free?
Block One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymLogger X or Block One have ads?
Block One shows ads; GymLogger X does not.
Which is updated more often, GymLogger X or Block One?
GymLogger X ships an update every 10 days, and Block One monthly. Most recently, GymLogger X was updated on October 18, 2026 and Block One on September 30, 2026.

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