I built OverLog — a simple, no-BS workout tracker for lifters who just want to log lifts and see real progression (no accounts, no clutter)
Hey
I’ve been lifting for years now and I genuinely love it — the PR hunts, the daily grind, that feeling when you finally add another plate. But keeping track of everything? Man, that part always sucked for me.
I used to just throw all my workouts into the regular Notes app. It kinda worked, but it was a pain trying to figure out if I was actually progressing, remembering what I hit last session on a certain lift, or building my own program around the exercises I actually enjoy doing. None of the other apps clicked for me either. Most force you to make an account, shove pre-made programs in your face that I didn’t want, or they’re so packed with extra crap that logging a simple workout turns into a chore instead of something quick between sets.
So this year I decided to challenge myself: learn SwiftUI from scratch (with a ton of AI help along the way) and just build the damn thing I wished existed. That’s OverLog. It’s a straightforward iOS workout tracker made by a lifter, for lifters who want to keep it simple but still see real progress.
Here’s what I ended up with:
• Logging feels fast and clean — you stay focused on the barbell, not your phone. It automatically pulls up what you did last time on that exercise so you know exactly what to beat for progressive overload.
• You build your own custom programs with whatever exercises you like. No forced templates, no generic stuff.
• Every exercise has quick form tips, cues, and common mistakes right there when you need a refresher mid-workout.
• The analytics are actually useful — real charts on your volume, strength trends, and progress that you can even share if you want.
• Your data is completely private. Everything lives in iCloud, no weird third-party syncing, and the tiny bit that touches AI isn’t stored long-term anywhere. No ads, no selling your lifts, nothing like that.
Quick note on pricing so there’s no confusion:
Free version lets you create and log one custom programwith all the core tracking stuff. That’s honestly enough for a lot of people who run the same routine long-term. If you want multiple programs, advanced details, or the full analytics, Pro is a subscription or one-time purchase — your choice.
If you’re a fellow lifter, want to give it a spin, throw some real feedback my way, or just support a one-guy indie project, hit me up here or in DMs. You can use OVERLOG12FREE promo code to get one year free subscption as a thanks. It’s the best way to test everything and help me make it better for actual gym rats like us.
OverLog is live on the App Store right now. I’d love to hear what you think — especially any features that would make your training smoother.
Link: OverLog on the App Store