SetGrip vs Workout & Gym Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SetGrip
This private gym workout tracker allows you to build routines from over 1,100 exercises with video demonstrations. Log every set, track progress, and view personal records. It works fully offline and syncs data privately via iCloud.
- Offline workout logging
- 1,100+ exercises with video demos
- Customizable routines
- Apple Watch integration
- Live Activities for rest timers
- Workout history export (CSV/JSON)
- Private iCloud sync
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SetGrip is a private gym workout tracker with no account and no sign-up. Build routines from 1,100+ exercises with animated video demonstrations, log every set on iPhone or from your wrist with the Apple Watch app, and keep your training history on your own device. It works fully offline. PLAN AND LOG Track sets, reps, weight, bodyweight, time and distance Set targets, rep ranges, notes, supersets, warm-up, drop and failure sets, and a rest timer for every exercise Find exercises by muscle group, muscle or equipment, each with an animated demonstration and step-by-step instructions See your previous results while you train, personal records, estimated 1RM and a shareable workout summary Rest timer and set progress on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities APPLE WATCH Start and finish workouts, log sets and control rest timers from your wrist while your iPhone stays in your bag Live heart rate and active calories through Apple Health Completed workouts sync back to iPhone automatically TRAINING STATS Compare workouts, volume, sets and duration in a free 7-day summary Premium adds detailed statistics for every logged exercise, weekly muscle-group set zones and plateau insights after enough training history PRIVATE AND OFFLINE No account, no sign-up, no email, no password No social feed, no friends, no leaderboards, no ads Works offline: logging, rest timers, records, statistics and the full exercise library need no internet connection Your workout data stays on your iPhone and syncs only through your private iCloud Export your complete workout history as CSV (opens in Numbers, Excel or Google Sheets) or JSON at any time, free Workouts are saved to Apple Health only with your permission FREE AND PREMIUM The complete exercise library and core workout tracker are free with no time limit: unlimited workouts and history, up to 3 routines, Apple Watch, Live Activities, Apple Health and data export. Premium removes the routine limit, unlocks the advanced statistics above and adds feature and exercise requests. Monthly: $4.99/month Annual: $29.99/year (best value, includes a 1-week free trial) Lifetime: $99.99 one-time purchase, no subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. The Lifetime option is a single one-time purchase and does not auto-renew. Privacy Policy: https://setgrip.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://setgrip.app/terms/
Workout & Gym Log
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Every set you log makes the next one smarter. Workout & Gym Log is a strength training journal built for people who actually lift — fast to use between sets, honest about your numbers, and fully functional offline. Workout & Gym Log is free to use. Features marked (Premium) require a paid subscription. LOG A SET IN TWO TAPS Weight, reps, and a difficulty tag — that's it. Fields autofill from your last session, so repeating a workout takes seconds. Add a comment to any set or exercise when something's worth remembering. 20 READY-MADE PROGRAMS Structured plans for strength, muscle mass, fat loss, and general conditioning — for home training, full gyms, dumbbells only, or bodyweight. Apply one as it is, edit it, or build your own from scratch. 155+ EXERCISES ACROSS 9 MUSCLE GROUPS A full catalogue with clear instructions for every movement. Missing something? Create your own exercise with a custom illustration and it works like any other. Three custom exercises are free; unlimited custom exercises require Premium. STATISTICS (PREMIUM) Eight metrics per exercise, including estimated one-rep max, best working weight, max reps, and total volume. Personal records are tracked automatically. Account-wide charts show your volume trend and a muscle-group breakdown, filterable by period. The Statistics section requires Premium. COPY A TRAINING DAY (PREMIUM) Bring an entire day of exercises across from a previous session in one tap, instead of adding them one by one. Available from Exercises via "Copy from Another Day". Requires Premium. TIMERS BUILT FOR TRAINING A rest timer that keeps running in the background with a clear alert at zero, plus a Tabata interval mode and a simple countdown. TRACK YOUR BODY, NOT JUST YOUR LIFTS Eleven standard measurements — weight, chest, waist, arms, thighs and more — plus custom metrics you define. Attach a progress photo to any entry. CALCULATORS Plate math for loading a barbell and working-weight percentages for programs written in %1RM are free for everyone. (Premium) The Mass, Calories and Pulse tab calculates BMI, daily calorie needs, macros and heart-rate training zones based on your age, weight, height, sex, activity level and goal. WORKOUT CALENDAR See your training history at a glance, jump back to any past session, and plan sessions ahead. NOTEBOOK Keep training notes in one place, separate from your set comments. WORKS COMPLETELY OFFLINE No account and no login required. Your training log, programs and measurements are stored on your device, and everything works with airplane mode on. Export a backup file whenever you want and restore it on the same or a new device. KG OR LB Switch between metric and imperial units anytime. No ads. No interruptions. A training log that respects your time. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION The workout log, the 20 ready-made programs, the 155+ exercise catalogue, body measurements, the plate and %1RM calculators, the timers, the calendar, the notebook and offline access are free for everyone. Premium unlocks: Unlimited custom exercises (3 are free) The Statistics section — progress charts, personal records and analytics The body metrics calculator (BMI, daily calories, macros, heart-rate zones) Copying a training day from another date Premium is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. You can subscribe at any time from Settings → Get Premium. Workout & Gym Log is a personal training journal. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical or fitness advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://workouttrackerapp.net/privacy.html App Terms: https://workouttrackerapp.net/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Workout & Gym Log at 16.4 against SetGrip's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SetGrip sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Workout & Gym Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SetGrip ships an update fortnightly, Workout & Gym Log every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SetGrip | Workout & Gym Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linas Nutautas | SELECTA LAB LLC |
In-app purchases
SetGrip
- SetGrip Premium$4.991 Month
- SetGrip Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- SetGrip Premium$99.99
Workout & Gym Log
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
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