# Flex vs Gym Tracker & Log

The clearest difference is rating: Gym Tracker & Log at 4.9 against Flex's 4.2. Gym Tracker & Log also leads on ratings volume (889 vs 5) and review sentiment (99% vs 75%). Flex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gym Tracker & Log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Flex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gym Tracker & Log holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Tracker & Log has 889 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Flex's written reviews are positive against 99% of Gym Tracker & Log's.

Flex ships an update fortnightly, Gym Tracker & Log every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex | Gym Tracker & Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-gym-workout-tracker/id986808754/reviews) | **[4.9 (889 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-tracker-and-log-strive/id6449553638/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **889** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **98.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dino Constantinou](https://appshunter.io/developer/848408117) | [Artur Fijal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446213931) |

## What reviewers say

### Flex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-gym-workout-tracker/id986808754)

This app helps strength training enthusiasts track their workouts. Create custom plans, log reps and weight, and monitor progress with a dashboard and rest timers. It syncs with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Workout plan creation, Rep and weight tracking, Rest timers, Exercise progress monitoring, Apple Health sync, Customizable units (KG/LB)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gym Tracker & Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-tracker-and-log-strive/id6449553638)

This app helps you track your weightlifting progress with unlimited routines and workout logs. It offers detailed analytics, automatic progression, and a comprehensive exercise library, all stored locally and synced via iCloud. Enjoy a feature-rich, ad-free experience designed for serious lifters.

**Highlights:** Unlimited workout routines and logs, Full workout history stored forever, Workout plans and plan creator, Automatic progression and warmup sets, RIR/RPE tracking and advanced charts, Progress photos and body measurements, Apple Health sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Theme cotton candy | $3.79 | one-time |
| Theme cotton candy dark | $3.79 | one-time |
| Theme Cherry Blossom | $3.79 | one-time |
| Theme beige | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited access | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable workouts
- 🚀 Efficient workout tracking
- 💡 Helpful progress tracking
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 💡 Desire for more advanced features (e.g., plate calculator, one-arm exercise logging)
- 💡 Request for ability to delete or reorder exercises in a workout

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with saving workouts
- Timer not always functioning properly when other apps are running

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync data across devices
- Addition of body measurements tracking (waist, legs, etc.)
- Inclusion of a plate calculator
- Option to log one-arm exercises separately
- Ability to delete or reorder exercises in a workout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex free?

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

### Is Gym Tracker & Log free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flex or Gym Tracker & Log?

Gym Tracker & Log is rated higher. Flex averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Gym Tracker & Log averages 4.9 from 889 ratings.

### Do Flex or Gym Tracker & Log have ads?

Neither Flex nor Gym Tracker & Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flex or Gym Tracker & Log?

Flex ships an update fortnightly, and Gym Tracker & Log every 6 days. Most recently, Flex was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gym Tracker & Log on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*