Max vs GainLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Max
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Max is the workout tracker built for people who are serious about results โ not spreadsheets. Just type (or say) what you did. Max handles the rest. NATURAL WORKOUT LOGGING Forget tapping through menus. Type your workout the way you'd write it โ "3x10 bench press 80kg, 4x8 cable rows" โ and Max's AI engine instantly parses every set, rep, and weight. Voice input lets you log hands-free between sets, with a real-time waveform so you know you're being heard. YOUR PERSONAL AI COACH Max doesn't just store your data โ it understands it. Ask your coach anything mid-workout and get a response tailored to your training history, goals, and experience level. Max also coaches you proactively: it celebrates personal records, flags performance drops, detects pain signals, and delivers session summaries โ automatically, without you asking. ANALYTICS THAT ACTUALLY MEAN SOMETHING See your progress through a full analytics suite: - Volume, reps, and workout duration across 1W, 1M, 3M, and 1Y windows - A live muscle-group heatmap showing exactly what you trained and how hard - A 6-axis radar chart comparing your current muscle balance vs. a previous period - Personal records tracked automatically with estimated 1-rep max (e1RM) for every lift - Daily streaks, total volume, and lifetime session stats at a glance CALORIE TRACKING Max estimates calories burned for every exercise using MET-based calculations calibrated to your body weight โ no manual entry required. Sync burned calories directly to Apple Health for a complete picture of your energy output. APPLE HEALTH โ FULLY CONNECTED Max syncs bidirectionally with Apple Health. Push your workouts and calorie data out; pull your latest body weight in. One tap. No configuration headaches. BUILT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE - Offline-first โ log workouts anywhere, sync when you're back online - Home screen widget showing your current streak - Smart daily reminders with rotating motivational messages on the days you choose - Full dark-mode interface designed for the gym floor PRIVACY BY DEFAULT Your data is yours. Max uses industry-standard encryption and row-level security, and never sells your personal information. START FREE. STAY MOTIVATED. Max includes a free trial so you can experience everything before committing. Upgrade to Max Pro for unlimited AI coaching, full analytics, and Apple Health sync. Train with intent. Grow with intelligence. That's Max. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://glossy-jewel-a16.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-345727ae784880c582a3c498174e96f8
GainLog
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Your gym data belongs to you. Not a fitness company. Not a cloud server. Not an advertiser. GainLog is the strength tracker that stays on your phone โ no account, no data harvesting. Just a clean, fast log for every set, rep, PR, and personal record you earn. Built for lifters who want progress, not a platform. Log every weight lifting session in seconds, track your one rep max across every lift, and monitor progressive overload week by week. GainLog is your strength training workout planner and exercise log, all in one โ stored privately on your phone. No account. No cloud. No ads. --- TRACK WHAT ACTUALLY MATTERS Most gym-goers train hard but track nothing. GainLog fixes that. Log your sets, reps, and weights in seconds โ and watch your strength training data build into a full picture of how you're progressing. - One-rep max tracking: GainLog automatically records your personal bests across every lift, so you never lose track of a new PR. - Progressive overload log: See exactly how your volume and intensity are trending week over week. Know when you're pushing forward โ and when you've plateaued. - Volume and tonnage: Track total weekly lifting volume per muscle group. Understand whether you're doing enough โ or too much. - Consistency streaks: Monitor your workout frequency over time and build the gym habit that actually sticks. --- BUILT-IN PROGRAMS FOR EVERY LEVEL Not sure what to do at the gym? GainLog includes structured workout programs tailored to your goal and experience level. Beginner strength program: If you're new to weight training, stop guessing. GainLog gives you a complete beginner workout plan โ sets, reps, rest times, and progressions โ so you can walk into the gym with a plan from day one. Intermediate hypertrophy program: For lifters who've moved past the basics and want to train specifically for muscle growth. Volume-based, structured, and designed around progressive overload principles. Strength-focused program: Built around the compound barbell lifts. Ideal for anyone chasing a new squat, bench, or deadlift personal record. Pick your goal, pick your level, and GainLog handles the structure. You just have to show up. --- YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE GainLog is built local-first. Every workout you log, every PR you hit, every program you follow โ it all lives on your device and nowhere else. No account required to get started. No subscription wall hiding your own data behind a paywall. No fitness company profiting from your health information. If you've ever felt uncomfortable about where your fitness data actually ends up, GainLog is the answer. Offline-first, private by design, and fully functional without an internet connection. --- SHARE YOUR PROGRESS Hit a new personal record? GainLog lets you share your workouts and PRs directly with friends โ not a messy screenshot, but a clean, readable training card that shows exactly what you achieved. Because your PR earned the share. --- WHO GAINLOG IS FOR - Gym beginners who want a structured workout plan and a simple way to start tracking - Intermediate lifters who are serious about progressive overload and want real data - Anyone who's tired of apps that sell your information, require a subscription, or bury the features you actually need - People who care about privacy and want their strength training log to stay private --- No Hevy. No Strong. Just yours. Download GainLog. Start logging. Watch the numbers move. Our Terms Of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GainLog at 13.0 against Max's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and GainLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Max ships an update every 4 days, GainLog every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Max | GainLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saam Foudehi | Luuk Steltenpool |
In-app purchases
Max
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
GainLog
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$24.991 Year









