Comparison

Workout Log vs Simple Strength NLP

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

Head to head
About

Workout Log

Features
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Workout Log – Gym Tracker is a simple and effective tool for tracking your workouts, building consistency, and monitoring long-term progress. Whether you lift weights or follow structured routines, this app helps you stay organized and motivated. Key Features Calendar Overview Weekly workout calendar with easy navigation Visual indicators for completed workout days Optional monthly calendar view Start new workouts directly from the calendar Review your complete workout history Workout Management Create custom workout routines Add exercises with sets, reps, weight, and rest Edit or delete workouts anytime View detailed workout information Track workout sessions with automatic start and end time logging Timer Full workout timer with start, pause, resume, stop, and reset Sessions automatically saved to history Weekly history view with total duration tracking Delete individual timer sessions Active Workout Mode Step-by-step exercise guidance Track progress through each routine Automatic rest timer Set completion tracking All sessions saved to your history

About

Simple Strength NLP

This app guides novice lifters through a linear progression strength training program. It automatically adjusts weights, suggests modifications when you stall, and tracks your progress. Features include a rest timer, workout history, and an offline mode.

Highlights
  • Automatic weight progression
  • Rest timer with Lock Screen widget
  • Workout history and personal records
  • Apple Health integration
  • Plate calculator
  • Offline functionality
  • 1RM calculator
Features
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Simple Strength NLP An adaptive strength training tracker for the novice linear progression program. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Track your squat, bench, press, and deadlift. The app tells you what weight to lift and increases it when you're ready. SMART PROGRESSION Start light, add weight every workout. When you stall, the app suggests deloads and programming modifications. FEATURES -Automatic weight progression after successful lifts -Rest timer with Lock Screen widget and Dynamic Island -Workout history and personal records -Apple Health integration -Plate calculator shows exactly what to load -Works offline—your data stays on your device -1RM calculator, progression estimates, and more THE PROGRAM Based on the time-tested Starting Strength novice linear progression: three barbell workouts per week, alternating between Workout A (Squat, Press, Deadlift) and Workout B (Squat, Bench, Deadlift). MODEL Pay once, own it forever. No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no ads.

Screenshots

Workout Log4 screens
Simple Strength NLP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Workout Log at none against Simple Strength NLP's 1. Workout Log also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Simple Strength NLP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Workout Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Workout Log versus Simple Strength NLP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout LogSimple Strength NLP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen Thi HaJared Meyer

In-app purchases

None

Workout Log

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Strength NLP

One-time1
  • Unlock Simple Strength$7.99

Questions

Is Workout Log free?
Workout Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Strength NLP free?
Simple Strength NLP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Workout Log or Simple Strength NLP have ads?
Neither Workout Log nor Simple Strength NLP shows ads.

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