# Workout tracking spreadsheet vs an app that scores and plans

A spreadsheet is the most flexible tracker there is, and many serious trainees keep one for years. What it does not do by itself is judge the day, notice what is due, plan the week or let your AI assistant read and update it. You can keep the sheet's shape: import it as CSV and every column becomes a metric with a target.

| | a spreadsheet tracker | revns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Track anything | Yes | Yes, any column becomes a metric |
| Daily score across disciplines | Only with your own formulas | Built in, explained per metric |
| What is due, what is next | Manual | Morning brief and a seven-day plan |
| Logging on a phone | Fiddly | One line or one tap |
| AI assistant access | Copy and paste | MCP server with read and write tools |

**Where it is the better choice:** If you enjoy building formulas and never log on a phone, a sheet may be all you need. Download our free template either way.

Accurate as of November 12, 2026.

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