# WorkoutTracker vs Simple Workout Log

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WorkoutTracker at none against Simple Workout Log's 7. WorkoutTracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Simple Workout Log's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (352 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Workout Log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WorkoutTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

WorkoutTracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Workout Log has 352 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of WorkoutTracker's written reviews are positive against 93% of Simple Workout Log's.

WorkoutTracker ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple Workout Log daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkoutTracker | Simple Workout Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workouttracker-custom-log/id983834827/reviews)** | [4.8 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-log-ironotes/id1550970850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **352** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 9 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Vine Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/907738128) | [Arnas Dilys](https://appshunter.io/developer/656220227) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkoutTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workouttracker-custom-log/id983834827)

Log your gym or home workouts with custom exercises, set goals for weights and reps, and track your progress. Automatically advance through exercise sequences and email your workout logs in various formats. No subscriptions or ads are required.

**Highlights:** Custom exercise creation and management, Log workouts by muscle group, Set goal weights and repetitions, Automatic exercise sequence progression, Email workout logs (text/CSV), Apple Watch integration for set tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ironotes PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Ironotes PRO Yearly | $14.99 | 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 WorkoutTracker free?

WorkoutTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Workout Log free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WorkoutTracker or Simple Workout Log?

WorkoutTracker is rated higher. WorkoutTracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Simple Workout Log averages 4.8 from 352 ratings.

### Do WorkoutTracker or Simple Workout Log have ads?

Neither WorkoutTracker nor Simple Workout Log shows ads.

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

WorkoutTracker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple Workout Log daily. Most recently, WorkoutTracker was updated on October 1, 2026 and Simple Workout Log on October 15, 2026.

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