Comparison

FitNotes vs IronStack

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

IronStack

Log your gym workouts quickly and efficiently with this streamlined strength training app. Track progress, set personal records, and customize exercises without unnecessary clutter or account creation. Offers optional Pro features for advanced insights and AI-generated workouts.

Highlights
  • Fast workout logging
  • Automatic PR detection
  • Built-in rest timer
  • Customizable exercises
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Workout history search
  • Optional AI workout generation
Features
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Log your lifts in seconds. No account. No clutter. Just training. IronStack is built for lifters who want to stay focused in the gym, not fight with their app. Fast, streamlined workout logging and organization built for real world use. Now with dark mode. Start a workout, log your sets, and keep moving. Privacy comes first. Your data stays on your device, and you stay in control with no sign-ups, no friction, and no unnecessary data collection. LOG FAST. TRACK EVERYTHING. · Tap to log weight, reps, or duration · Quick +/- controls for instant adjustments · See your last session alongside each set · Built-in rest timer with one-tap presets · Automatic warm-up sets for any exercise · Workout and exercise notes BUILT-IN PROGRESS TRACKING · Automatic PR detection so you never miss a record · Track total volume across sessions · Share PRs with a clean visual card · Search your full workout history · Estimated 1RM and progress trends FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE EXERCISES · Filter by muscle group, equipment, and category · Video demos for every exercise · Create and manage as many custom exercises as you want · Track reps or duration APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION Train hands-free. Sync with your Apple Watch in real time. Log sets from your wrist, track calories and heart rate, and stay in the zone. ORGANIZED YOUR WAY Build your training library your way. Create folders, duplicate workouts, and structure everything to match how you train. IRONSTACK PRO OPTIONAL UPGRADE Unlock more powerful tools: · AI workout generation tailored to your goals · Training Insights with post-workout analysis and next-session suggestions · Advanced analytics with trends, charts, and smart targets · Visual plate calculator · Unlimited workouts Available as a one-time purchase or subscription. Built for lifters who want less app, more training. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FitNotes4 screens
IronStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IronStack at 100% against FitNotes's 59%. IronStack also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). FitNotes's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 7). 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 IronStack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IronStack holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FitNotes has 1.5K ratings behind it against 7, 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 IronStack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitNotes ships an update every 6 days, IronStack every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FitNotes versus IronStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitNotesIronStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny UralskyMarcus Lorenzana

Customer experience

FitNotes

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

IronStack

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 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
3 purchases

IronStack

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • IronStack Lifetime Unlock$39.99

Questions

Is FitNotes free?
FitNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IronStack free?
IronStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FitNotes or IronStack?
IronStack is rated higher. FitNotes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while IronStack averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do FitNotes or IronStack have ads?
Neither FitNotes nor IronStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FitNotes or IronStack?
FitNotes ships an update every 6 days, and IronStack every 3 days. Most recently, FitNotes was updated on September 23, 2026 and IronStack on September 11, 2026.

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