Comparison

GymLog vs Simple Workout Calendar

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

Head to head
About

GymLog

This app helps you stay consistent with your fitness goals by allowing you to create or follow structured training plans. Log your workouts, track your progress with metrics like completion rates and streaks, and receive reminders to keep your momentum going. It offers a clean interface for a focused training experience.

Highlights
  • Structured training plans
  • Daily workout check-ins
  • Progress tracking (completion, streaks)
  • Body metrics logging
  • Training reminders
  • Clean interface
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GymLog is a personal training log that helps you stay consistent. Create or follow a structured training plan, check in after each session, and watch your progress build week over week. FEATURES • Structured training plans with weekly progression • Daily check-ins to keep your streak going • Progress tracking — completion rate, streaks, and weekly trends • Body metrics logging (weight, range of motion) • Training reminders so you never miss a session • Clean, distraction-free interface GymLog is built for anyone who wants a simple, reliable way to record training and stay on track. No clutter, no noise — just your plan and your progress. Start your first plan in under a minute.

About

Simple Workout Calendar

Features
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Simple, yet everything you need — Simple Workout Calendar strips away the clutter and lets you focus on what matters: recording and executing your workouts. No account sign-up, fully offline. Your data stays on your device — always. ◾ Calendar-Based Workout Tracking Every training day is marked on the calendar, so you can see your consistency at a glance. Tap any date to view the full list of exercises you performed. Add records by selecting from your saved menus, or enter them manually with complete control over every detail. ◾ Build Your Own Workout Menus Create custom workout menus that match your training style. 7 body part categories — Chest, Back, Shoulders, Arms, Legs, Core, Other Reps or Time-based exercise modes Set weight, reps, sets, and rest intervals for each exercise Reorder exercises with drag controls, edit anytime ◾ Guided Workout Execution Select a menu and start. The app guides you through every exercise, set by set. Displays weight, reps/duration, and set count for each exercise Interval timer automatically counts down rest periods between sets Countdown timer for time-based exercises (planks, holds, etc.) Audio countdown at 5 seconds remaining + completion sound Pause / Resume / Skip for flexible control Workout records are automatically saved to the calendar upon completion ◾ Built-In Metronome Adjustable from 30 to 240 BPM. Maintain a consistent tempo during your exercises for more effective, controlled movements. ◾ Perfect For You If... You want a simple app that just tracks workouts — nothing more You train at the gym, at home, or both You're tired of subscriptions and ad-filled fitness apps — this is a one-time purchase You prefer to train at your own pace ◾ More Features Switch between kg and lbs Fully offline — no internet connection required No account or login needed Audio plays even in silent mode (iOS) Clean, minimal, tool-like design

Screenshots

GymLog4 screens
Simple Workout Calendar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GymLog at Free against Simple Workout Calendar's $0.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

GymLog is free to download; Simple Workout Calendar costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymLog ships an update monthly, Simple Workout Calendar every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GymLog versus Simple Workout Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymLogSimple Workout Calendar
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElla WangYUMA OHARA

In-app purchases

None

GymLog

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Workout Calendar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymLog free?
GymLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Workout Calendar free?
Simple Workout Calendar costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymLog or Simple Workout Calendar have ads?
Neither GymLog nor Simple Workout Calendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymLog or Simple Workout Calendar?
GymLog ships an update monthly, and Simple Workout Calendar every 6 weeks. Most recently, GymLog was updated on October 31, 2026 and Simple Workout Calendar on October 28, 2026.

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