Comparison

LODE vs GymLog

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

Head to head
About

LODE

This app helps you plan, log, and track your strength training progress. Organize workouts, record sets, and monitor your performance over time with detailed insights and historical data. Optional cloud sync and health integrations are supported.

Highlights
  • Workout planning and templates
  • Set and rep logging
  • Progress tracking over time
  • Exercise browsing
  • Calendar history
  • Cloud sync
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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LODE is a strength-training and workout-tracking app built to help you plan workouts, log every set, and track progress over time. Create workout templates, organize them into folders, schedule training, browse exercises, and log reps, weight, rest, and notes. View calendar history, workout details, exercise progress, and training insights in one place. LODE also supports optional cloud sync, Apple Health integration, and Apple Watch workouts. A free tier is available. LODE is a fitness tracking tool for general wellness only. It is not medical advice. Exercise carries a risk of injury, so talk to a qualified healthcare professional before starting a new program. LODE Premium unlocks unlimited saved workouts and plans, Insights, exercise progress charts and Apple Watch workout sync. Subscriptions auto-renew monthly or annually unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Service (EULA): https://legal.clad-ventures.com/lode/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://legal.clad-ventures.com/lode/privacy/

About

GymLog

Features
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Lift. Track. Improve. GymLog is the fastest way to log your workouts and prove you're getting stronger — no sign-up, no subscription, no clutter. PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD, MADE SIMPLE The only metric that matters in strength training is whether you're doing more over time. GymLog tracks your volume (sets × reps × weight) per exercise and shows you exactly where you stand vs. your personal best — before you even start a set. WHAT YOU GET • Log sets in seconds — type an exercise, add reps + weight, save. That's it. • "Last time" card — see your previous session and the volume PR to beat, right on the Log screen. • Personal records — trophy badges automatically mark every session where you hit a new volume or weight PR. • Volume chart — a clean line graph of your strength trend per exercise, with an interactive scrubber to explore any session. • Full history — all sessions grouped by date, expandable to every set, with swipe-to-edit and swipe-to-delete. • kg / lb toggle — switch units anytime; your data never changes, just the display. • Dark mode + themes — System, Light, or Dark. Looks great either way. • 9 languages — English, Turkish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Simplified Chinese. NO ACCOUNT. NO CLOUD. NO NONSENSE. Your workout data stays entirely on your device. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is sold, nothing requires a login. GymLog is free, supported by occasional unobtrusive ads. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY LIFT Not a social network. Not a coaching app. Not a subscription trap. Just a clean, native iOS app that helps you log fast and come back stronger.

Screenshots

LODE4 screens
GymLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymLog at none against LODE's 2. LODE's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. LODE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GymLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LODE ships an update every 5 days, GymLog every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LODE versus GymLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLODEGymLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperClad Ventures, LLCIBRAHIM OZKAN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LODE

Subscriptions2
  • LODE Premium Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • LODE Premium Annual$14.991 Year
None

GymLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LODE free?
LODE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymLog free?
GymLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LODE or GymLog have ads?
GymLog shows ads; LODE does not.
Which is updated more often, LODE or GymLog?
LODE ships an update every 5 days, and GymLog every 8 days. Most recently, LODE was updated on November 9, 2026 and GymLog on November 13, 2026.

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