Comparison

Gym Log Workout Tracker vs Method

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

Head to head
About

Gym Log Workout Tracker

This app helps you track your weightlifting progress with clear charts and fast logging. It supports various exercise types and offers detailed performance insights to optimize your training.

Highlights
  • Fast set entry with previous numbers
  • Support for supersets, warm-up, and drop sets
  • Built-in rest timer
  • 15+ clear progress charts
  • Exercise library with how-to steps
  • Customizable routines
  • Workout summary and shareable cards
Features
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You put in the work. GRIPT shows it's paying off — every set logged in seconds, every workout turned into charts so clear you can see your progress at a glance. See what's growing, what's stalling, and what to do next. Open the app, log the set, get back to lifting. That's the whole idea. SWITCHING TAKES ONE TAP Coming from Strong, Hevy, or another tracker? GRIPT imports your full history — every PR, every number. No export file? Paste your workouts as plain text and AI import handles the rest. And you can export anytime. Your data is yours. LOG A SET IN SECONDS • A custom keyboard built for lifting — weight steppers, one-tap RPE/RIR, plates, add set, complete set • Your previous numbers next to every set — see them, beat them • Supersets, warm-up, failure, drop, and cool-down sets • Rest timer with sound — live on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Set stopwatch for timed sets — count up or down • Plate calculator and warm-up calculator, one tap from any barbell set • Quick Start an empty workout, or run a saved routine • Works fully offline — no signal in the gym, no problem. It syncs later. SEE WHAT'S ACTUALLY WORKING This is where GRIPT pulls ahead — 15+ charts, beautifully clear: • Estimated 1RM — accurate projections from every set • Max weight, exercise volume, total reps, max reps • Working weight range — how light to heavy you went • Weekly volume per muscle group — built for hypertrophy • Muscle balance radar & muscle split — spot what you're skipping • Training load heatmap & training-day calendar • Workouts per week vs. your goal, workouts by weekday • Weight-vs-reps scatter, workout duration over time KNOW WHAT TO LIFT NEXT GRIPT suggests your next weight and reps from your logged sets and effort — and shows the reasoning behind every call. With PRO. APPLE WATCH Train straight from your wrist — log sets with the Digital Crown, get rest timer taps, and use the calculators. Works offline and syncs on its own. ROUTINES, YOUR WAY Build and reorder routines, tweak them mid-workout, and update them in a tap. Go unlimited with PRO. BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY TRAIN Barbell, dumbbell, machine, weighted and assisted bodyweight, reps-only, cardio, and duration exercises — barbell days and bodyweight days, logged the same clean way. WATCH YOUR BODY CHANGE Body weight, body fat, and every body part from neck to calves. Set goals, compare left vs. right, get gentle reminders, and see trends on the same clean charts. APPLE HEALTH Finished workouts save automatically; weight and body fat sync both ways. FINISH STRONG, SHARE IT Every session ends with a clean summary and shareable cards for your stories. Send any workout or routine as a link — friends see a full preview and can try it in one tap. AN EXERCISE LIBRARY THAT TEACHES Hundreds of exercises with how-to steps and common mistakes — plus your records, history, and charts on every one. Create custom exercises, or report a missing one and we'll add it. FREE TO START Unlimited workouts and exercises, your full history, and core charts — free, with up to 3 routines. GRIPT PRO Unlimited routines, progression suggestions, the full Performance tab, and the plate & warm-up calculators. Free trial available. GRIPT PRO is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://griptapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://griptapp.com/privacy Track smarter. Lift consistently. Get a grip on your progress.

About

Method

This app allows users to create custom strength and cardio training programs, log workouts with detailed metrics, and track progress with advanced analytics. It integrates with Apple Health and offers offline functionality for uninterrupted logging.

Highlights
  • Custom workout program creation
  • Detailed workout logging (sets, reps, weight)
  • Cardio workout integration with Apple Health
  • Advanced training analytics
  • Offline workout logging
  • Rest timers with Lock Screen support
Features
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Method is a workout planner and gym tracker for athletes who prefer to direct their own training. Build structured strength and cardio programs, organise the week ahead, and keep an accurate record of every session in one place. PLAN BEYOND TODAY Create your own training programs and schedule strength or cardio sessions across the week. Adjust the plan as your training develops without losing the history behind it. LOG WITHOUT LOSING MOMENTUM Record sets, reps, weight, RIR, notes and supersets with previous performance close at hand. Rest timers continue on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. When reception drops out, Method keeps working offline and syncs when you are connected again. KEEP CARDIO IN THE SAME RECORD Bring supported runs, rides, rows and other workouts from Apple Fitness, Apple Watch and apps connected to Apple Health into Method. Cardio completed in Method can be written back to Apple Health when you choose. UNDERSTAND WHAT CHANGED Review your training history and advanced analytics across strength and cardio. Method keeps the evidence organised so you can make better decisions about what comes next. METHOD PRO Unlock advanced analytics and your complete training history with a subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Service: https://methodapp.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://methodapp.net/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gym Log Workout Tracker4 screens
Method4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gym Log Workout Tracker at none against Method's shown. Gym Log Workout Tracker also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Method's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Gym Log Workout Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Method sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Method holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Log Workout Tracker has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Log Workout Tracker ships an update every 3 days, Method every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gym Log Workout Tracker versus Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Log Workout TrackerMethod
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (40 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGontech VenturesCooper Rae

Customer experience

Gym Log Workout Tracker

All ratings40 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Method

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Gym Log Workout Tracker

Subscriptions10
  • Gript Premium (Weekly)$0.997 Days
  • Gript Premium (Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • Gript Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
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  • Gript Premium (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Gript Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Gript Premium (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Gript Premium (Yearly)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Gript Premium (Yearly)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Gript Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Gript Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
5 purchases

Method

Subscriptions4
  • Method Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Kiron Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Method Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Kiron Pro Monthly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Method Pro Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Gym Log Workout Tracker free?
Gym Log Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Method free?
Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gym Log Workout Tracker or Method?
Method is rated higher. Gym Log Workout Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Method averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Gym Log Workout Tracker or Method have ads?
Method shows ads; Gym Log Workout Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Gym Log Workout Tracker or Method?
Gym Log Workout Tracker ships an update every 3 days, and Method every 5 days. Most recently, Gym Log Workout Tracker was updated on October 3, 2026 and Method on September 30, 2026.

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