# Workout Recorder vs Strike

The clearest difference is rating: Strike at 5.0 against Workout Recorder's 4.3. Strike also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Workout Recorder's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Strike sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strike holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout Recorder has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Workout Recorder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Strike's.

Workout Recorder ships an update every 4 months, Strike every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Recorder | Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-recorder/id996281692/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-smart-lifting/id6772063430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cody Mace](https://appshunter.io/developer/907484682) | [Joshua Stewart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889354744) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-recorder/id996281692)

This app helps you track your gym sessions by logging the weight and reps for each exercise. It offers a straightforward way to save custom workouts without unnecessary features or recommendations.

**Highlights:** Log weight and reps, Save custom workouts, Simple and basic interface, No professional recommendations, Track gym sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-smart-lifting/id6772063430)

This app helps independent lifters build muscle by tracking workouts without a rigid plan. It uses a unique pin system to visualize progress across muscle groups and provides insights into training balance. Features include free logging, built-in timers, and detailed workout recaps.

**Highlights:** Freeform workout logging, Muscle group progress visualization (pins), Built-in rest and workout timers, Instant workout recaps, Personal record tracking, Training spread analysis, Weekly review and guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strike Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Recorder free?

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

### Is Strike free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workout Recorder or Strike?

Strike is rated higher. Workout Recorder averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Strike averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Workout Recorder or Strike have ads?

Neither Workout Recorder nor Strike shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workout Recorder or Strike?

Workout Recorder ships an update every 4 months, and Strike every 6 days. Most recently, Workout Recorder was updated on October 14, 2026 and Strike on October 5, 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.*