Workout Log vs Gymnerds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Workout Log
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Workout Log โ 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
Gymnerds
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Your gym log shouldn't be as boring as a spreadsheet. GymNerd turns every workout into an RPG. Log your lifts, earn XP, rank up your muscle groups, and watch your character evolve from a newbie with noodle arms into someone who definitely skips leg day less. LEVEL UP YOUR MUSCLES Every set you log counts. Bench more than last time? XP. Hit a new deadlift PR? XP. Finally finished all your sets on a day you really didn't want to? Extra XP, because that one was hard. Your muscle groups each have their own rank from Bronze to Legend. Get stronger in real life, rank up in the app. It's not a metaphor. The math is literally your performance. YOUR CHARACTER, YOUR STORY Your in-app character evolves as you train. Skip the gym and they look like it. Show up consistently and they start to look like someone who definitely knows what a Romanian deadlift is. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE GYMS AND ALSO HATE GYM APPS Most gym apps feel like tax software. GymNerd is built for people who think the best reward for a hard set is seeing a number go up and a little XP burst on screen. No toxic positivity. No "CRUSH IT, CHAMPION." Just honest tracking, clean stats, and the quiet satisfaction of a ranked-up muscle group. FEATURES Workout logging Log sets, reps, and weight. Every rep counts toward your XP. XP & leveling Earn XP on every completed set. Watch your overall level climb. Muscle group rankings 17 muscle groups, each ranked individually from Bronze to Legend. Your chest rank and your leg rank are different numbers. Yes, this is intentional. Player class system Stick with it and unlock your player class. The algorithm figures out what kind of lifter you actually are. Personal records PRs are tracked automatically. You'll know when you've beaten one. Streaks Keep your streak alive. Rest days exist and the app knows about them. No nonsense design โ Clean, illustrated, slightly chaotic. No stock photos of men screaming at barbells. GymNerd is for people who take their training seriously but don't take themselves too seriously. Log a set. Earn some XP. Rank up. Privacy Policy: https://www.gymbros.info/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ GymNerd is free to download. Full access requires a GymNerd Pro subscription (monthly or annual). Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Workout Log at none against Gymnerds's 2. Workout Log also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Gymnerds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Workout Log asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Workout Log | Gymnerds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nguyen Thi Ha | Anubhav Dube |
In-app purchases
Workout Log
No in-app purchases
Gymnerds
- Gym Nerd Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Gym Nerd Pro Annual$59.991 Year









