Comparison

FitNotes vs Ellim

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FitNotes

This app simplifies tracking weightlifting and cardio workouts. Create multi-day routines with auto-incrementing exercises and manage complex CrossFit WODs. Ideal for all fitness levels to stay organized and monitor progress towards goals.

Highlights
  • Weightlifting workout tracking
  • Cardio exercise tracking
  • Multi-day workout creation
  • Auto-incrementing exercises
  • CrossFit WOD management
  • Progress monitoring
Features
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FitNotes is the last fitness tracking app you will ever download. FitNotes helps you track your weightlifting workouts as well as your cardio exercises in a simple, friendly, easy-to-use app FitNotes gives you the ability to create dynamic workouts that span multiple days, with the ability to auto increment between each workout. Furthermore, FitNotes allows CrossFit lovers to create complex sets of exercises for their WOD. If you are new to working out or an expert bodybuilder, FitNotes is the app that will help you stay organized with your workouts and keep track of your results, making it easier for you to reach your fitness goals EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ellim

This AI-powered fitness app generates personalized workouts and tracks nutrition from photos. It offers a vast exercise library, custom routine creation, and offline functionality. A free trial unlocks advanced AI features.

Highlights
  • AI-generated custom workouts
  • Nutrition tracking via photo
  • Extensive exercise library
  • Progress tracking and graphs
  • Offline functionality
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Ellim is the AI-powered fitness app that creates custom workouts in seconds and tracks your nutrition from a photo. No templates. No guesswork. Just tell the AI what you want to train — and go. YOUR AI COACH • Smart Session — describe your workout, AI builds it in ~15 seconds • AI Meal Detection — snap a photo, get instant calories and macros • AI Routine Import — photograph any workout plan, AI makes it trackable TRAIN YOUR WAY • 3,500+ exercise library with search • Create custom routines or let AI generate them • Log sets, reps, and weight with one tap • Live Activities and Dynamic Island during workouts • Track personal records and view progress graphs TRACK WHAT YOU EAT • Manual logging, barcode scanning, or AI photo detection • Full macro breakdown (calories, protein, carbs, fat) • Daily nutrition overview BUILT DIFFERENT • Core features are free — forever • No ads. No bloat. No dark patterns. • Built by someone who actually trains. • HealthKit integration • Works offline Start your free 7-day Premium trial to unlock AI features. Terms of Use: https://www.ellim.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.ellim.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

FitNotes4 screens
Ellim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ellim at 100% against FitNotes's 59%. Ellim also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). FitNotes's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FitNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Ellim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ellim holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FitNotes has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of FitNotes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ellim's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitNotes ships an update every 6 days, Ellim every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FitNotes versus Ellim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitNotesEllim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny UralskyGil Polak

Customer experience

FitNotes

All ratings1,469 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews373 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral10.2%
Negative30.6%

Ellim

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FitNotes

Subscriptions2
  • FitNotes PRO (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • FitNotes PRO (1 Year)$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • FitNotes PRO$9.99
2 purchases

Ellim

Subscriptions2
  • Ellim Plus (Monthly)$17.991 Month
  • Ellim Plus (Yearly)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is FitNotes free?
FitNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ellim free?
Ellim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FitNotes or Ellim?
Ellim is rated higher. FitNotes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Ellim averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do FitNotes or Ellim have ads?
Neither FitNotes nor Ellim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FitNotes or Ellim?
FitNotes ships an update every 6 days, and Ellim every 4 days. Most recently, FitNotes was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ellim on September 22, 2026.

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