Comparison

IronLog vs Systema

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

Head to head
About

IronLog

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Stop losing your workout plans in chats, notes, and screenshots. IronLog keeps all your training programs in one place. Open the app and your workout for today is already on screen, matched to the day of the week. No searching, no scrolling. SMART REST TIMER Every exercise has its own custom rest timer. Hit the button, rest, get notified when it's time for your next set. Works on the lock screen and in the background. WEIGHT DIARY Track your working weight for every exercise. See your progress over time. Are you lifting heavier or dropping? Every entry is dated and stored. AI PROGRAM IMPORT Don't want to build a program manually? Copy our built-in AI prompt, paste it into any AI assistant, get a JSON back, and import it in one tap. Your entire training plan, ready in seconds. FULL CUSTOMIZATION Create programs from scratch or edit every detail: exercises, sets, reps, rest time, muscle groups, weekly schedule, recovery intervals. It's your program, make it yours. 13 PREMIUM THEMES From minimal to cinematic. Gold sparkles, forge embers, matrix rain, neon glow, cherry blossoms. Unlock themes by supporting the developer. BUILT FOR LIFTERS Auto-detects your training day based on the day of the week Custom rest timer per exercise with background notifications Weight log diary with progress tracking AI-powered program import 13 visual themes with particle effects Full program editor: exercises, groups, schedule, recovery Import and export workout programs Ukrainian and English interface No ads. No subscriptions. No account required. Built by a lifter who got tired of scattered workout notes. IronLog is the app I wished I had.

About

Systema

Features
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Systema is a workout tracker built to make training simple, organized, and easy to follow. Track every workout in one place. Record exercise weight, reps, sets, and the difficulty of each set so you always know what you did last time and what to improve next. Create your own workout plans, choose exercises, adjust sets and reps, and keep your training structured without unnecessary complexity. With Systema you can: • Track weight, reps, and sets for every exercise • Rate the difficulty of individual sets • View your workout history • Follow your strength and training progress • Create and manage custom workout plans • Add your own exercises • Track body weight and measurements • Monitor personal records and statistics • Use rest timers during workouts • Add notes to exercises and workouts • Keep your training organized in one place Whether you're trying to get stronger, build muscle, or simply train more consistently, Systema helps you focus on your workout instead of remembering numbers. Train. Track. Progress. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IronLog4 screens
Systema4 screens

Verdict

The call

IronLog and Systema are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. IronLog sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Systema sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IronLog ships an update every 5 days, Systema every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
IronLog versus Systema: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIronLogSystema
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYana MisheninaNazar Yurkevych

In-app purchases

6 purchases

IronLog

One-time6
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Nice Tip$1.99
  • Kind Tip$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Big Tip$4.99
  • Huge Tip$9.99
  • Mega Tip$19.99
2 purchases

Systema

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is IronLog free?
IronLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Systema free?
Systema is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IronLog or Systema have ads?
Neither IronLog nor Systema shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IronLog or Systema?
IronLog ships an update every 5 days, and Systema every 4 days. Most recently, IronLog was updated on October 12, 2026 and Systema on October 3, 2026.

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