Is GainLogger Free? Free Plan Limits and Pro Pricing 2026

Yes — GainLogger is genuinely free, not a 7-day demo. Core workout logging, community template browsing, and smartwatch logging on Apple Watch and Wear OS all come at $0 with no credit card required. This page covers exactly what the free plan includes, where the limits kick in, and what Pro adds for $35 per year.

What is GainLogger?

Strength tracking apps split into two broad categories: general-purpose fitness apps and loggers built around barbell data. GainLogger sits firmly in the second group — a strength-focused workout logging app for iOS and Android, built by lifters, with a permanent free tier and native companion apps for both Apple Watch and Wear OS. Explore GainLogger's full feature set for the complete picture.

The app runs on a freemium model. The free tier handles real training from day one: you can log every set of a full program, browse the community template library, and start sessions from your wrist. iOS and Android are on full feature parity, so the same free limits apply regardless of platform. There is no countdown clock and no requirement to provide payment details to access the free plan.

What does the free plan include?

GainLogger's free plan covers workout logging, 3 templates, 10 sessions of history, 3 custom exercises, 1 bundle, community template browsing, and smartwatch logging — all at no cost, with no credit card required and no expiry date.

Here is everything included on the free tier:

• Workout logging — log every session, set, and rep with no restrictions per workout
• Up to 3 workout templates — create and save programs to train from
• Up to 10 sessions of history — your most recent 10 sessions are always accessible
• Up to 3 custom exercises — add movements not already in the default library
• Up to 1 bundle — group related templates into a training bundle
• Level system — earn XP and level up as you train (free accounts are capped at level 3)
• Community template browsing — browse, preview, and clone programs built by other GainLogger users
• Apple Watch + Wear OS apps — full smartwatch logging is included on the free plan, no upgrade required

The 10-session history window means older sessions roll out of view as new ones come in — you are always logging, the visible record is just fixed in length. For a lifter running a 3-day split, 10 sessions covers roughly three weeks of training. The 3-template cap comfortably holds a full push/pull/legs program or any three-day structure without touching the limit.

Free vs Pro at a glance

Feature	Free	Pro
Workout logging	Yes	Yes
Workout templates	Up to 3	Unlimited
Session history	Up to 10 sessions	Unlimited
Custom exercises	Up to 3	Unlimited
Bundles	Up to 1	Unlimited
Community template browsing	Yes	Yes
Apple Watch + Wear OS	Yes	Yes
Level progression	Capped at level 3	Unlimited
Per-exercise progress charts	—	Yes
Workout analytics	—	Yes
Muscle balance analytics	—	Yes
Auto PR detection + milestones	—	Yes
Automatic progression rules	—	Yes
HD demo videos	Thumbnail only	Full video
Template sharing	—	Yes
Supersets	—	Yes

What does Pro add?

At $35 per year — roughly $2.92 per month — GainLogger Pro removes every free-tier limit and unlocks five categories of features that matter most to lifters tracking long-term progress. Monthly billing is also available at $3.99 per month. Annual billing includes a 14-day free trial, so you can use every Pro feature before being charged. Full details at GainLogger's free and Pro plans.

Analytics suite. Per-exercise progress charts show estimated one-rep max over time, total volume per session, and set-by-set breakdowns for every movement in your log — the charts that show you where you are gaining and where you have stalled. The workout analytics dashboard adds weekly and monthly overviews of volume, session frequency, and training load, making it easier to identify gaps before they become plateaus.

Auto PR detection and milestones. The records hub with auto PR detection and milestones catches a new personal record the moment you log it and fires automatically — no manual tagging required. The Records Hub surfaces all-time bests per exercise and tracks milestone achievements as your training history builds over months and years.

Automatic progression rules. Automatic progression rules handle weight increments without manual template editing. Define a condition — complete all target reps across every set — and set an increment, and GainLogger updates the next session's targets automatically. This feature is purpose-built for linear progression, 5x5, 5/3/1, and any percentage-based program.

HD demo videos and supersets. Free users see a thumbnail for each exercise demonstration. Pro unlocks full male and female demo videos for every movement. Supersets also require Pro — you can pair exercises directly inside a template.

Template sharing. Create a program, publish it, and every subscriber receives your updates automatically. Useful for coaches who push programming changes to athletes without manual redistribution.

Is GainLogger worth paying for?

Whether the $35/year upgrade makes sense comes down to one question: do you need to see your training data trend over time? Every analytics feature in GainLogger — progress charts, workout analytics, auto PR detection, and progression rules — is Pro-only. For lifters past the beginner stage who want to understand whether their training is actually working, those features are the ones that matter.

Pro is the right choice if you are:

• Running a structured strength program where you want weight increments handled automatically each session without editing templates by hand
• Tracking multiple movements over months and need per-exercise charts to confirm strength gains or catch a stall before it costs weeks of progress
• Motivated by milestones and PR notifications — the Records Hub fires on every new best and builds a complete personal record history over time
• Coaching or distributing programs and need template sharing to push updates to subscribers automatically

Free is the right choice if you are:

• Evaluating GainLogger before committing — the free tier gives you enough runway to run a beginner program and decide if the app fits your training style
• Running a simple three-day split with no immediate need for long-term trend data
• Training for general fitness rather than chasing specific strength numbers

Frequently asked questions

Is GainLogger free forever?

Yes. GainLogger's free plan is permanent — workout logging, up to 3 templates, 10 sessions of history, community template browsing, and smartwatch support on Apple Watch and Wear OS are included at no cost and never expire. No credit card is required to access the free tier, and there is no time limit on using it. See GainLogger's free and Pro plans for the full tier breakdown.

Does GainLogger require a subscription?

No. GainLogger can be downloaded and used for free indefinitely. A Pro subscription ($35/year or $3.99/month) is optional — it unlocks the full analytics suite, auto PR detection, and automatic progression rules, but the core logging experience is fully functional without subscribing.

How much does GainLogger Pro cost?

GainLogger Pro costs $35 per year, which works out to approximately $2.92 per month. Monthly billing is available at $3.99 per month for lifters who prefer not to pay annually. The annual plan includes a 14-day free trial — you can access every Pro feature before being charged a cent.

What analytics are available on the free plan?

None of the analytics features are available on the free plan. Free users can log workouts and review recent completed sessions, but per-exercise progress charts, the workout analytics dashboard, muscle balance analytics, and the Records Hub all require a Pro subscription. If tracking strength trends over time is your goal, Pro is the tier that delivers it.

Bottom line

Is GainLogger free? Yes — permanently, genuinely free for core workout logging, smartwatch support, and community template browsing, with no credit card required and no expiry. Lifters who need long-term data trends, automatic PR detection, and set-by-set progression handled without manual editing will find that Pro at $35 per year delivers all of that in a single subscription. Start on the free plan, train for a few weeks, and upgrade when the data starts to matter. Explore GainLogger's full feature set or go straight to GainLogger's free and Pro plans to start your 14-day trial.

Last updated July 2026.