# Overload vs Gym Logbook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Logbook at none against Overload's 3. Overload's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overload sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Gym Logbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Overload ships an update every 2 weeks, Gym Logbook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overload | Gym Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overload-workout-logger/id6761773431/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVAN LUIS LARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891396682) | [Davit Ghushchyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793684185) |

## What reviewers say

### Overload

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overload-workout-logger/id6761773431)

Log your weightlifting sets instantly with a command-line style interface. Track progress, detect personal records, and analyze your training with detailed insights. Syncs with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** CLI-style set logging, Auto PR detection, Customizable rest timer, Strength Map for ranking, Detailed training analytics, Customizable workout splits, Apple Health sync

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overload Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Overload Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Overload Pro(Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |


### Gym Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-logbook-workout-tracker/id6793684183)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overload free?

Overload is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gym Logbook free?

Gym Logbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Overload or Gym Logbook have ads?

Gym Logbook shows ads; Overload does not.

### Which is updated more often, Overload or Gym Logbook?

Overload ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gym Logbook fortnightly. Most recently, Overload was updated on October 20, 2026 and Gym Logbook on October 17, 2026.

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