Gains Workout Tracker Gym Log vs Simple Workout Log - IRONOTES Usage & Stats
Progress without the guesswork. Gains keeps you moving forward by making every workout easier to plan, faster to log, and clearer to analyze.
Why lifters choose it
→ Know what to lift next — your last sets and weights are always right there.
→ Stay focused — fast, minimal design that reduces taps and distractions.
→ Keep time, even from the lock screen – customizable rest timer with Live Activities support.
→ None of what you don't need – you don't have to start a workout session to quickly log your lifts.
→ Build momentum — personal records are captured automatically so wins are visible. (Hint: Look for the lightning bolt!)
→ Train your way — use the built‑in exercise catalog or create your own to match any program.
→ Share your progress — share your day's lifts, a routine, or progress on an individual exercise.
→ Reliable anywhere — works 100% offline, even in basement gyms.
→ Travel without friction — switch between pounds and kilograms instantly.
→ See real progress — clear charts turn history into actionable insights.
→ Save time every session — create routines once, then log entire workouts quickly.
Lift smarter. Make every session count with Gains.
Gains+ now includes a number of other improvements that are available via subscription
→ Unlimited routine creation — The only limit is your imagination
→ Advanced routines — Copy/paste rep schemes, select alternate exercises, organize routines into folders, and more
→ Drag and drop — Drag to reorder your routines within an individual day, or move them to a different day!
→ Set tagging — Tag sets as "warmup", "cooldown", or whatever else you may want
→ Multi-metric logging — Log weight, reps, AND time all in one log. Or log cardio by distance and energy or any other combination
→ Full data export — Export your entire Gains archive as a CSV
→ iCloud Backup — Back up your Gains database redundantly in iCloud
→ Custom accent colors — Choose from one of 10 color themes
→ Custom 1 Rep Max algorithm — Choose from one of many algorithms to estimate your 1 rep max
→ Many more features coming soon!
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A note from the creator of Gains:
I'm always looking to improve Gains. If you have any questions, comments, or feature requests, feel free to email me at hi@gains.la
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Ironotes app is very straightforward, allowing you to create custom workouts in no time at all. During your workout, all you need to do is update the weight and reps you lift, mark each set as completed, and rest. Once the rest timer is up, the app will notify you.
Here are some of the best features of Ironotes:
-> Complete freedom over your custom workouts: name exercises however you like, track supersets, drop sets, circuits, RPE's.
-> Auto complete for exercise names.
-> Visual prompts for exercises, allowing for quicker workout creation with visual references.
-> Rest timers can be set for each exercise.
-> You can export your workouts as CSV files.
-> Exercise stats & charts to motivate you forward while you workout.
-> Workout Details to help keep you pumped and motivated after workout.
-> See your performance over time in one neat snapshot with 7 and 14-day period overviews.
-> You can add notes for each workout and exercise.
-> There's a timer to track your workout duration.
-> You can choose to record weights in pounds or kilograms.
-> You can add tags to your sets.
-> You can duplicate and share workouts easily.
-> If you grant permission, all workouts will appear on the Fitness app.
-> All workouts are safely stored on iCloud.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
Payment is charged to the user’s Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
The user’s account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
Users can manage or cancel subscriptions at any time through their App Store account settings.
Deleting the app does not cancel an active subscription.
Read our Terms of Service at https://ironotes.app/terms-of-service and our Privacy Policy at https://ironotes.app/privacy-policy.
Ironotes integrates with Apple Health, allowing it to automatically update your workouts in the Fitness app once you grant the necessary permissions.
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Gains Workout Tracker Gym Log VS. 
Simple Workout Log - IRONOTESJanuary 10, 2026