BodyLogA spreadsheet gives you an editable file for dated measurements. BodyLog brings measurement records and a photo workflow into an iPhone or iPad app. The useful choice depends on what you want to record and where you want to maintain it.
This comparison uses the XLSX tracker available on this website, rather than making claims about every spreadsheet template or app.
What each option includes
| Task | This spreadsheet | BodyLog |
|---|---|---|
| Record measurements | Separate metric and imperial logs, with 104 sessions in each. | Measurement records, custom body areas, history, charts and goals. |
| Read a chart | Dated weight, torso and limb charts linked to each log. | Measurement history and charts in the app. |
| Keep units clear | Fixed kg/cm and lb/in labels; no conversion between logs. | Support for metric and imperial units. |
| Compare photos | No dedicated photo-capture or comparison workflow in the supplied file. | Camera capture, photo-library import and side-by-side comparison. |
| Open the record | A compatible spreadsheet application. | iPhone or iPad with iOS or iPadOS 18.6 or later. |
| Check the cost | The file is free to download; your spreadsheet application has its own terms. | Free download with optional Pro purchases; check the offer in the app. |
When the spreadsheet fits
The workbook suits a numeric log you want to keep as a file. You can inspect its cells and chart ranges, add notes and keep copies wherever you choose. You are also responsible for saving the file and preserving its structure.
Start with one unit system and enter dates in order. Blank measurements stay blank. After 104 sessions, start a new copy or extend the chart and validation ranges yourself. Pasting can bypass input rules, and some applications remove validation or highlighting during import. Check warnings and review the entries before relying on a chart.
If you prefer handwriting, the printable chart offers a simpler paper record with ten rows and space for method notes.
When the app fits
BodyLog is an option when you want measurement history and progress photos within an app. The progress-photo feature page describes capture, import and side-by-side comparison. The App Store listing also describes custom body areas, charts and goals.
Check the app’s current feature access and purchase offer before deciding. This comparison does not assign unverified Free or Pro limits. The pricing page explains the available billing information and where to check your regional price.
Where your record goes
The website does not receive measurements entered into the downloaded workbook. A local copy stays where you save it; uploading it to a cloud spreadsheet service puts that copy under the service’s handling. The app has its own data controls, separate from this website and its optional analytics.
Whichever format you use, keep dates, units and measurement placement consistent. The measurement guide explains a repeatable method. Keep your original records when changing tools so you can check dates and units against them.
View BodyLog in the App Store