Comparison

Pump Iron vs IronLog

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

Head to head
About

Pump Iron

Features
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A simple, fast workout tracker built for people who just want to log their lifts and get back to training. Browse from 180+ exercises across 11 muscle groups, track your sets with weight and reps, and review your workout history with volume and duration stats. All your data is stored locally on your device — no sign-ups, no cloud, no distractions. Just open the app, start a workout, and lift.

About

IronLog

This fitness app allows users to follow expert-designed workout programs, build their own, or track routines provided by a coach. It offers detailed progress tracking, exercise instructions, and in-app communication with trainers.

Highlights
  • Follow expert or coach programs
  • Build custom workout routines
  • Log sets and track progress
  • Built-in rest timer
  • In-workout chat with coach
  • Detailed progress charts and PRs
  • Export workout history
Features
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IronLog is the training app for lifters — whether you train with a coach or on your own. Three ways to train, one app. Follow your coach's program, pick from a library of expert-crafted programs, or build your own from scratch. Mix any combination and track everything in one place. Review our training guides for best results. Built for the gym floor. Log every set the moment you rack the bar. Tap any exercise for instructions, your last performance, and your coach's feedback. Built-in rest timer, and in-workout chat with your coach. Create and save own programs. Your progress, in depth. Per-exercise 1RM charts, automatic personal records, weekly volume per muscle group. Export your full history as CSV anytime, and see your past video performance if you train with a coach. For coaches. Design programs with reusable templates and live volume-per-muscle-group checks. Review every workout with form videos, leave exercise-level feedback, and chat in context. All your clients on one dashboard. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ironlog.io/privacy

Screenshots

Pump Iron4 screens
IronLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pump Iron at none against IronLog's 10. Pump Iron also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). IronLog's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). 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. IronLog sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pump Iron asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pump Iron ships an update every 2 days, IronLog every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Pump Iron versus IronLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPump IronIronLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHECTOR SHERLOCK E STANLEYOlga Talanova

In-app purchases

None

Pump Iron

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

IronLog

One-time10
  • Hold the Line - Full Body 2 days$9.99
  • Hourglass - Female Aesthetic 4 days$9.99
  • Peach Lift - Glute Focus 3 days$9.99
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  • Push Pull - Push-Pull 4 days$9.99
  • Step Up - Full Body 4 days$9.99
  • The Pump - Hypertrophy 4 days$9.99
  • The Five - Push-Pull-Legs 5 days$9.99
  • The Standard - Full Body 3 days$9.99
  • Upper Lower - Upper-Lower 4 days$9.99
  • Carry On - Full Body 2 days$9.99

Questions

Is Pump Iron free?
Pump Iron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IronLog free?
IronLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pump Iron or IronLog have ads?
Neither Pump Iron nor IronLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pump Iron or IronLog?
Pump Iron ships an update every 2 days, and IronLog every 8 days. Most recently, Pump Iron was updated on October 24, 2026 and IronLog on November 5, 2026.

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