Comparison

Lifter Log vs GymLoop

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

Head to head
About

Lifter Log

Features
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Lifter Log is the gym log & workout tracker built for lifters — for weightlifting, powerlifting, and bodybuilding alike. Log fast, watch your progress, and share what you lifted. Every set, every rep, every personal record in one place, so you always know what to do next and exactly how far you've come. WHY LIFTERS LOVE LIFTER LOG • Log every set, not just the exercise — record weight and reps independently for each set. • Pick up where you left off — each exercise pre-fills with your last session, so logging takes seconds. • Count plates, not math — log weight as a total, per side, or by tapping the plates on the bar; the app does the rest. • Watch your strength climb — volume, top-set weight, and rep charts for every exercise, made for strength training and progressive overload. • A rest timer that keeps up — silent while you lift, then an alert right on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island the second rest is over. • Your units, your call — train in kilograms or pounds and switch anytime. SHARE WHAT YOU LIFTED Turn any session, new PR, or your yearly recap into a share card — with your total volume in tonnes or tons — and post it straight from the share sheet. WORKOUT OF THE DAY Plan your workouts with the drag-and-drop builder, schedule them by weekday or in a rotation, and today's workout is waiting at the top when you walk into the gym. IMPORT A PROGRAM IN SECONDS Already have a routine in a spreadsheet, a PDF, or your notes? Paste or upload it and Lifter Log's AI reads it for you — pulling out exercises, sets, reps, and past history — and turns it into a ready-to-log plan. No tedious manual entry. BUILT FOR REAL TRAINING Whether you're running a structured weight lifting program or training on your own, Lifter Log keeps your focus on the lift, not the logging. Track your PRs, build muscle, and keep your full exercise history tied to your account — in your language, with 21 supported. EASY TO START Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. Begin with a free trial, then continue with a subscription. Train smarter. Track everything. Lift more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://legal.lifterlog.app/privacy

About

GymLoop

Features
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GymLoop is a gym tracker built around one idea: your training runs on a rotation, not a calendar. Define your split once — Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, or anything custom — and GymLoop always knows what's next. Skip three days? It still serves the right day. Gone longer? It offers a gentle full-body reset, then hands control back to your cycle. THE WORKOUT LOOP • One big Start button — today's day and exercises, ready to go • Set → rest → set: timers cycle automatically with a glanceable progress ring • Log reps and weight in two taps; last-time weights prefill • Rest alerts fire even with the screen locked • Prefer phone-in-pocket? Track just your gym time and back-fill exercises later • Starter routines built in — Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, PPL×2, Arnold, Full Body — or build your own • Supersets: pair exercises and GymLoop bounces between them before the rest • Plate calculator: tap a weight and see what to load on each side • Warm-up hints: a bar-to-working-weight ramp on heavy first sets • A quiet progression coach: hit your target reps and next session prefills a small increase • Share a session card when you hit something worth showing APPLE WATCH (PRO) • Run whole sessions from your wrist — phone optional • Today's exercises, set/rest timers, rep and weight logging, haptic when rest ends • Real heart rate and calories, saved to Apple Health from the watch • Start on the phone and the watch records alongside, automatically STAY ON THE HOOK (GENTLY) • Streaks and a GitHub-style training heatmap • A weekly recap every Monday: sessions, volume, new top sets (Pro) • A soft reminder at your usual gym time — never a nag • Home Screen widgets that answer one question: "what do I do next?" • Live Activity with the active set and rest countdown BODY TRACKING, PRIVATE • Bodyweight, waist, biceps + custom measurements • Progress photos by pose, compared side-by-side — stored only on your device and your private iCloud • BMI and goal tracking TRENDS (PRO) • Per-exercise charts: top set, estimated 1RM, volume • Measurement trend lines • Apple Health import for workouts and bodyweight YOUR DATA IS YOURS Everything lives on your device and syncs through your own iCloud. No account, no third-party servers, no analytics. We never see your data. Your progress photos never leave your device and your private iCloud. No one can see them — not a server, not us. Available in English, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. GymLoop Pro (optional): Trends, photo studio, custom measurements, Health import, the Apple Watch app, and lock-screen widgets — $2.99/month, $19.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or $49.99 lifetime. The free tier is a complete gym tracker with your full history, forever. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thehkk.com/apps/gymloop/privacy/index.html

Screenshots

Lifter Log4 screens
GymLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lifter Log and GymLoop 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 · 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. Lifter Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and GymLoop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lifter Log ships an update every 3 days, GymLoop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Lifter Log versus GymLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifter LogGymLoop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerabdelrahman MousaHemant Kaushik

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lifter Log

Subscriptions2
  • Lifter Log Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Lifter Log Pro (Annual)$59.991 Year
3 purchases

GymLoop

Subscriptions2
  • GymLoop Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • GymLoop Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • GymLoop Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Lifter Log free?
Lifter Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymLoop free?
GymLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lifter Log or GymLoop have ads?
Neither Lifter Log nor GymLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lifter Log or GymLoop?
Lifter Log ships an update every 3 days, and GymLoop every 5 days. Most recently, Lifter Log was updated on September 14, 2026 and GymLoop on September 9, 2026.

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