# Gym Log+ vs Simple Workout Log

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gym Log+ at free with in-app purchases against Simple Workout Log's subscription. Simple Workout Log's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 65%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gym Log+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Simple Workout Log sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Workout Log holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 698 and 364 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Gym Log+'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Simple Workout Log's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Log+ | Simple Workout Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (698 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-plus-workout-tracker/id871239624/reviews) | **[4.8 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-log-ironotes/id1550970850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **698** | 364 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 122 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minds Aspire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/531168197) | [Arnas Dilys](https://appshunter.io/developer/656220227) |

## 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


### Simple Workout Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-log-ironotes/id1550970850)

This app provides a straightforward way to log your gym workouts and track your strength progression. It focuses on simplicity and efficiency, allowing you to create custom routines, log sets quickly, and monitor your progress over time without unnecessary distractions.

**Highlights:** Create custom workouts, Log sets quickly, Auto-load previous sets, Built-in rest timers, Track strength progress with stats, View training consistency, Add notes and tags

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Support | $1.99 | per month |
| Ironotes PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Extra Monthly Support | $3.99 | per month |
| Ironotes PRO Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Support | $19.99 | per year |
| Protein Bar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kebab & Salad | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gym Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ironotes PRO Forever | $34.99 | one-time |
| Supplement Stack | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Log+ free?

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

### Is Simple Workout Log free?

Simple Workout Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gym Log+ or Simple Workout Log?

Simple Workout Log is rated higher. Gym Log+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 698 ratings, while Simple Workout Log averages 4.8 from 364 ratings.

### Do Gym Log+ or Simple Workout Log have ads?

Neither Gym Log+ nor Simple Workout Log shows ads.

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

Gym Log+ ships an update every 2 days, and Simple Workout Log every 2 days. Most recently, Gym Log+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Simple Workout Log on October 25, 2026.

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