# Gym Log+ vs Routine

The clearest difference is rating: Gym Log+ at 4.5 against Routine's 3.9. Gym Log+ also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 23%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Routine's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gym Log+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Routine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gym Log+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Log+ has 694 ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Gym Log+'s written reviews are positive against 23% of Routine's.

Gym Log+ ships an update daily, Routine every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Log+ | Routine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (694 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-plus-workout-tracker/id871239624/reviews)** | [3.9 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-workout-tracker/id1442589153/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **694** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 23.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 120 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minds Aspire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/531168197) | [Eye of the Tiger Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043246008) |

## What reviewers say

### Gym Log+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-plus-workout-tracker/id871239624)

Track your workouts, log your progress, and improve your fitness. This app offers a fast and easy interface to record sets, monitor body measurements, and visualize your gains with detailed graphs and statistics. Customize exercises, routines, and rest timers to suit your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Workout logging, Body measurement tracking, Progress graphs and statistics, Customizable exercises and routines, Rest timer with notifications, One rep max calculator, Calorie burn calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Paid App Purchaser Upgrade | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade | $79.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Versatile and customizable
- 🔍 Detailed exercise tracking
- ⏱️ Helpful rest timers
- 📊 Tracks progress and PRs
- 🔒 No subscription required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 🗂️ Limited workout routine options
- 🔍 Difficult to add/edit exercises
- ⌚ Apple Watch app issues

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts disappearing or reverting
- Inability to delete or edit individual sets
- Keyboard issues when editing exercise notes
- Sync problems between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Crashes and black screen issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit order of exercises
- Implement cloud sync between devices
- Improve Apple Watch app functionality
- Expand exercise database with more options
- Add ability to track duration-based exercises


### Routine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-workout-tracker/id1442589153)

Easily log and track your gym workouts with this intuitive fitness app. Create custom routines, monitor progress with advanced stats and graphs, and utilize features like an auto rest timer and warm-up set generator. It supports various exercise types and integrates with Apple Watch and Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Intuitive workout logging interface, Create custom strength and cardio routines, Log workouts with Apple Watch, Advanced progress tracking with graphs, Auto rest timer and warm-up set generator, Support for various exercise types, iCloud data backup and Apple Health sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lift Plan Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lift Plan Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Ability to prepare workouts in advance
- 🚀 Great improvement with upgrades
- 👍 Can add workouts on the fly
- 👍 Keeps track of last effort

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently during workouts
- 🐛 App erases logs and progress
- 🐛 Workout data is lost after updates
- 🐛 Cannot save workouts
- 🐛 Poor/Non-existent Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during workouts
- App erases workout progress
- Lost all history after app update
- Workout data deleted after update
- Cannot save workouts

**Requested features**

- Manually add exercises not listed
- Update exercise list
- Change bar charts to line graphs
- Create folders for routines
- Fix Apple Watch integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Log+ free?

Gym Log+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Routine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gym Log+ or Routine?

Gym Log+ is rated higher. Gym Log+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 694 ratings, while Routine averages 3.9 from 116 ratings.

### Do Gym Log+ or Routine have ads?

Neither Gym Log+ nor Routine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gym Log+ or Routine?

Gym Log+ ships an update daily, and Routine every 2 days. Most recently, Gym Log+ was updated on October 15, 2026 and Routine on October 16, 2026.

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