# Gym Log+ vs Workout Notepad

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gym Log+ at daily against Workout Notepad's every 5 weeks. Gym Log+ also leads on ratings volume (693 vs 7). Workout Notepad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Workout Notepad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Gym Log+ against 4.6 for Workout Notepad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Log+ has 693 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Gym Log+'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Workout Notepad's.

Gym Log+ ships an update daily, Workout Notepad every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Log+ | Workout Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (693 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-plus-workout-tracker/id871239624/reviews) | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-notepad/id6453561144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **693** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minds Aspire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/531168197) | [LandersWeb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536036339) |

## 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


### Workout Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-notepad/id6453561144)

This app helps modern lifters plan and track workouts with an elegant and intuitive interface. It offers advanced visualization features for detailed progress analysis and custom graph creation. The app provides a robust workout catalog and extensive customization options for all fitness levels.

**Highlights:** Immersive workout launch view, Track weight, reps, and time, Super-set support, Dynamic workout composition, Advanced logging visualization, Custom graph creation tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Workout Notepad Unlocked Promo | $6.99 | one-time |
| Workout Notepad Unlocked | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Log+ free?

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

### Is Workout Notepad free?

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

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

Workout Notepad is rated higher. Gym Log+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 693 ratings, while Workout Notepad averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.

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

Neither Gym Log+ nor Workout Notepad shows ads.

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

Gym Log+ ships an update daily, and Workout Notepad every 5 weeks. Most recently, Gym Log+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and Workout Notepad on October 3, 2026.

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