Comparison

Gym Log+ vs ExerSci Workout Log

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

Head to head
About

Gym Log+

This app is a fast and private workout tracker designed for logging lifting sets quickly. It offers comprehensive features for tracking exercises, routines, and progress, with a focus on user privacy and data ownership. It supports Apple Watch for standalone tracking and integrates with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Fast set logging
  • Autofill and rest timers
  • Supersets and drop sets
  • Standalone Apple Watch tracking
  • Routine and program building
  • Progress charts and stats
  • Body tracking and photos
Features
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Gym Log+ is the fast, private workout tracker — logging lifting sets in seconds since 2013, now rebuilt from the ground up for modern iPhone and Apple Watch. I built Gym Log+ in 2013 because I wanted a faster way to log my workouts. I rebuilt it in 2026 for the same reason. ALREADY A GYM LOG+ USER? Welcome back. Your data comes with you: on first launch, the app imports every workout, routine, custom exercise, body log, and progress photo you ever recorded. Nothing is deleted from the old data. And if you bought the app or its Pro upgrade — even years ago — your purchase is honored: you get Pro, for life, at no charge. SWITCHING FROM ANOTHER APP? Bring your history along. Gym Log+ imports other workout apps' CSV exports in about a minute, so your whole training record lives in one place. LOG FAST The whole app is built around one idea: nothing should slow down a set. • Your previous workout's sets sit beside today's — see what to beat, tap Log, done • Autofill suggests your next set; rest timers can start themselves • Per-exercise rest timers, with a separate timer for your last set • Supersets, warm-up sets, failure sets, drop sets, and optional RPE • Cardio too: time, distance, and pace • Warm-up calculator: a plate-rounded ramp up to today's working weight • Plate calculator: exactly what to load on each side of the bar APPLE WATCH — TRULY STANDALONE Leave your phone in the locker. The watch app logs complete workouts on its own — routines, sets, rest timers — and records heart rate and Activity ring credit. Everything syncs up afterward. ROUTINES, FOLDERS, PROGRAMS • Build routines with target sets, reps, and rep ranges • Organize routines into folders — or convert a folder into a program • Programs know what's next: finish today's workout and the next day is queued up • Plan catalog: 15 ready-made plans from beginner to advanced, free • Share any routine or program as a file a friend can open in Gym Log+ CHARTS THAT ANSWER QUESTIONS • A progress chart on every exercise: top set, estimated 1RM, volume, and reps — drag to scrub any day • Stats dashboard: weekly training frequency, muscle-group volume this week vs last, and all your personal records — the last 3 months free, all-time with Pro • Body-weight trend chart BODY TRACKING Log body weight free, with a trend chart, a goal line, and optional two-way Apple Health sync. Pro adds body measurements and progress photos with notes. Finished workouts can be saved to Apple Health too. MULTIPLE PROFILES (PRO) Share one device with a partner or family, or log clients' workouts in person as a trainer — each profile keeps its own routines, history, and body logs. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. Not "sign up later" — there is no account, no server, and no ads. Your data lives on your devices and syncs through your own private iCloud. And it stays yours: export a full backup file or a plain CSV spreadsheet any time, free. FREE AND PRO Free, forever: full workout logging, a catalog of 500+ exercises — strength, cardio, stretching, and yoga — plus your own custom exercises, the Apple Watch app, exercise progress charts, body-weight logging, the plan catalog, rest timers, the warm-up and plate calculators, the stats dashboard for the last 3 months, monthly recap cards to share, import, and export. The free tier includes up to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises. Pro unlocks unlimited routines and custom exercises, body measurements and progress photos, multiple profiles, progression suggestions on the logging screen, side-by-side workout comparison, and the all-time stats dashboard with a year-in-review card: $4.99/month, $29.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or $79.99 once — lifetime, no subscription. Bought Gym Log+ before? Pro is already yours. Questions or ideas? support@gymlogplus.com — you'll be talking to the developer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.gymlogplus.com/privacy.html

About

ExerSci Workout Log

This app allows users to create and track custom exercises and workouts with unparalleled flexibility. It focuses on letting you log the metrics that matter to you, without being restricted by predefined categories or opinionated data points. Organize, schedule, and analyze your fitness journey with detailed statistics and Apple Health integration.

Highlights
  • Unlimited custom exercises and workouts
  • Track any combination of metrics
  • Supersets and exercise mixing
  • Data backup and restore
  • Customizable statistics
  • Apple Health integration
  • Workout scheduling
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The workout tracking app you have been waiting for. ExerSci is the most customizable workout app allowing you to choose what metrics you want to track. No longer will you be bogged down with opinionated categories or with apps that focus strictly on weight metrics. Free unlimited custom exercises, workouts and sessions. Other workout apps limit the number of workouts/exercises before you subscribe. The team here at ExerSci believes you should be able to use the basics of the app without restriction. No gimmicks, no attention grabbing. ExerSci was built from the ground up to be there when you need it and get out of your way when you don’t. Organize your in-progress workout sessions with ease. The custom style helps you enter information quicker than most other apps. FEATURES: • Create, edit and manage custom exercises and workouts. • Create completely unique workouts by mixing supersets and exercises. • Track any combination of metrics for reps, resistance, distance and duration. • See the values of a previous completed exercise when you are in the middle of a workout session. • Schedule future workouts in a calendar view. • View customizable statistics of your data. • Integration with the Apple Health app to visualize weekly progress on the Home Screen and daily progress in the Health Summary screen. • Export a backup of your data to your iCloud account and restore it any time. • Connect your data to AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT via a secure Personal Access Token. Analyze your training history, get insights, and build custom reports with the tools you already use. • And more! SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS You will have the option to upgrade to the PRO version at any time for: * $3.99 USD / month Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will AUTO-RENEW based on the price above. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can change or cancel your subscription under your iTunes Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. By subscribing, you acknowledge to agree to the Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy: https://www.exersci.app/terms https://www.exersci.app/privacy

Screenshots

Gym Log+4 screens
ExerSci Workout Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gym Log+ and ExerSci Workout Log both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ExerSci Workout Log's written reviews are positive against 63% of Gym Log+'s. ExerSci Workout Log also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Gym Log+'s advantage is ratings volume (699 vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gym Log+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ExerSci Workout Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Gym Log+ against 4.6 for ExerSci Workout Log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Log+ has 699 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Gym Log+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of ExerSci Workout Log's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Log+ ships an update every 2 days, ExerSci Workout Log weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gym Log+ versus ExerSci Workout Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Log+ExerSci Workout Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (699 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings699 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMinds Aspire, LLCTechne Coding LLC (N.C.)

Customer experience

Gym Log+

All ratings699 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative29.2%

ExerSci Workout Log

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Gym Log+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve workout summary and history features

ExerSci Workout Log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Gym Log+

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Upgrade$79.99
  • Pro Lifetime$79.99
2 purchases

ExerSci Workout Log

Subscriptions2
  • ExerSci PRO$3.991 Month
  • ExerSci PRO with 1 Month Trial1 Month trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Gym Log+ free?
Gym Log+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExerSci Workout Log free?
ExerSci Workout Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gym Log+ or ExerSci Workout Log?
ExerSci Workout Log is rated higher. Gym Log+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 699 ratings, while ExerSci Workout Log averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Gym Log+ or ExerSci Workout Log have ads?
Neither Gym Log+ nor ExerSci Workout Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gym Log+ or ExerSci Workout Log?
Gym Log+ ships an update every 2 days, and ExerSci Workout Log weekly. Most recently, Gym Log+ was updated on November 10, 2026 and ExerSci Workout Log on November 3, 2026.

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