# Gym Log+ vs Gym Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Gym Log+ at 4.5 against Gym Buddy's 4.1. Gym Log+ also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (699 vs 54). Gym Buddy's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Gym Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Log+ has 699 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 65% positive.

Gym Log+ ships an update every 2 days, Gym Buddy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Log+ | Gym Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (699 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-plus-workout-tracker/id871239624/reviews)** | [4.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-buddy-workout-log/id1447925458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **699** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minds Aspire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/531168197) | [Razi Katz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447925457) |

## 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


### Gym Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-buddy-workout-log/id1447925458)

This app helps you quickly log your gym sets and cardio sessions with a clean, user-friendly interface. Track your progress over time, add custom exercises, and utilize a built-in rest timer. It supports both metric and imperial units and offers iCloud backup.

**Highlights:** Log weight and reps for gym sets, Record cardio by distance and time, Barbell plate calculator, Rest timer with autostart, View history by date and exercise, Add custom exercises and workouts, iCloud backup and restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Sets (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Log+ free?

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

### Is Gym Buddy free?

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

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

Gym Log+ is rated higher. Gym Log+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 699 ratings, while Gym Buddy averages 4.1 from 54 ratings.

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

Neither Gym Log+ nor Gym Buddy shows ads.

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

Gym Log+ ships an update every 2 days, and Gym Buddy every 10 days. Most recently, Gym Log+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Gym Buddy on October 20, 2026.

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