Comparison

GymPaper vs Workout Log

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

Head to head
About

GymPaper

Features
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GymPaper is completely free - your smart training companion for strength and cardio workouts, with no account, cloud, or ads. Leave your old notebook and every overcomplicated app behind. GymPaper brings the simplicity of pen and paper, enhanced with meaningful analytics - and a privacy-first approach. Your data is yours: no account required, never sold to third parties, permanent access and a full export of your entire history whenever you want. Built for people who want to focus on their gains, not on managing a profile or a social media presence. No cloud, no ads, no distractions. EVERYTHING IS FREE: • Strength & cardio tracking - sets, reps, weights, duration & distance, with a UI built for gym-flow speed • Live Activity - your rest timer right on the lock screen & Dynamic Island, including total workout time • Custom plate calculator • RPE tracking per set • Custom rest times per exercise • Personal Records - automatic detection of your best lifts (1, 3, 5, 10 reps) • Smart workout history to nail progressive overload • Exercise database with dozens of built-in exercises + your own • Apple Health sync • Offline & private: all data stays on your device, no server, no third-party tracking The only optional extra is full data export (CSV/JSON) - and even that's more of a thank-you to anyone who wants to support development with a voluntary tip than an actual paywall. Whether it's bodybuilding, powerlifting, cardio, or general fitness - GymPaper helps you stay on top of it. Available in German, English, and Spanish. Download now and start tracking - completely free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Workout Log

Features
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Workout Log is a simple, focused gym tracker built for people who just want to record their workouts and see their progress over time. LOG YOUR WORKOUTS Create workouts, add exercises, and log sets with weight and reps. Supports any weight format — numbers, "BW" for bodyweight, "red band" for resistance bands, whatever you use. BROWSE YOUR HISTORY Two ways to look back: a chronological list grouped by week, or a calendar view to jump straight to a specific date. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS A dashboard with overview stats and per-exercise charts showing your weight and rep trends over time. See exactly how far you've come. ICLOUD SYNC Your data is stored privately with CloudKit and syncs automatically across all your iPhone and iPad devices. No account needed beyond your Apple ID. MAKE IT YOURS Six color themes — Aurora, Ember, Rose, Ice, Acid, and Violet — each with dark and light variants. Available in English, Danish, German, Spanish, French, Norwegian, and Swedish. No ads. No subscriptions required to use the core app. No third-party servers — your data stays in Apple's ecosystem. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GymPaper4 screens
Workout Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GymPaper at 16.4 against Workout Log's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. GymPaper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Workout Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymPaper ships an update fortnightly, Workout Log every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
GymPaper versus Workout Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymPaperWorkout Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik ReuterSebastian Mendez

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GymPaper

Subscriptions2
  • GymPaper Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • GymPaper Pro Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • GymPaper Pro Lifetime$44.99
3 purchases

Workout Log

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99

Questions

Is GymPaper free?
GymPaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Log free?
Workout Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymPaper or Workout Log have ads?
Neither GymPaper nor Workout Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymPaper or Workout Log?
GymPaper ships an update fortnightly, and Workout Log every 3 weeks. Most recently, GymPaper was updated on September 12, 2026 and Workout Log on September 22, 2026.

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