Comparison

FitNotes vs OwnLift

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

Head to head
About

FitNotes

Easily log strength training and cardio, organize routines, and track progress over time. Create custom workouts, supersets, and set progression rules. View summaries of personal records and training volume to inform future sessions.

Highlights
  • Log strength and cardio workouts
  • Organize routines and supersets
  • Set progression rules
  • Track personal records and volume
  • Workout calendar and history
  • Customizable exercises and categories
  • Export/import workout logs
Features
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Track your workouts. See your progress. Know what to do next. FitNotes makes it easy to log strength training and cardio, organize your routines, and follow your progress over time. Whether you're starting your first routine or refining an established training plan, keep your workouts and results together in one place. TRAIN YOUR WAY Create routines that span multiple days, organize exercises into supersets, and build workouts of the day for CrossFit-style training. Set progression rules to adjust your targets for future workouts as you progress. LOG THE DETAILS THAT MATTER Record sets, reps, weight, time, and distance. Track warm-up sets, add notes, and use rest timers to stay focused between sets. Review previous sessions when planning your next workout. SEE WHAT YOU ACHIEVED Finish each workout with a summary of new personal records, goal progress, and training volume compared with your previous session. Get suggestions for next time that take your progression rules into account. FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS Explore your training history with charts and a workout calendar. Set exercise goals and track body measurements over time, without needing to enter a measurement every session. KEEP YOUR TRAINING ORGANIZED Customize exercises, equipment, and categories to match the way you train. Export workout logs as CSV, import compatible CSV files, and create backups of your FitNotes data. From your first set to your next personal best, FitNotes helps you keep track of the work you put in. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OwnLift

This app provides a private and secure way to log workouts, track progress, and manage training plans. All your data stays on your device with no cloud required, offering complete control and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Offline workout logging
  • Private data storage (no cloud)
  • Structured workout plans
  • Progress tracking and PR detection
  • Training tools (timers, calculators)
  • Encrypted backups
  • Data export (YAML, CSV, SQLite)
Features
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Own Your Workout. Own Your Data. Unlike other fitness apps, OwnLift gives you complete control. Everything stays on your device no cloud required, no tracking, no ads. Optional encryption keeps your data secure. Simple Mode lets beginners focus on logging workouts without complexity. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Your workout history, personal records, and body measurements never leave your iPhone unless you choose to export them. Optional SQLCipher encryption adds an extra layer of security. No account required. No internet needed. Just you and your training. POWERFUL WORKOUT LOGGING - Log sets, reps, weight, distance, and duration for any exercise - Track RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) for each set - Mark warmup sets and add exercise notes - Built-in rest timer with configurable intervals - Auto-prefill from your workout history for faster logging - View workout summaries with volume totals - Simple Mode hides advanced features for beginners STRUCTURED WORKOUT PLANS - Follow pre-built starter plans (bodyweight, kettlebell, barbell, PPL) - Create custom multi-week training programs - Track plan progress with day completion status - Flexible scheduling with skip/reschedule options - YAML format ensures your plans are never locked in - Import and export plans freely—share with friends or coaches TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Automatic personal record detection across multiple categories - Volume graphs show your training progression over time - PR trends visualize strength gains by exercise - Log body measurements: weight, body fat, waist, chest, arms, thighs - View progress over custom time ranges (7 days to all-time) - Export charts as images for sharing TRAINING TOOLS - Tabata timer for HIIT and interval workouts - Countdown and stopwatch modes for timed exercises - Haptic feedback and audio cues - Plate calculator for barbell loading BACKUP YOUR WAY - Create encrypted backups with your own passphrase - Save to iCloud Drive, Files app, or share anywhere - Restore to a new device with full data integrity - Import workout history from other apps (PWF format) BUILT FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS OwnLift is designed for people who know their programming and just need a reliable way to log and track workouts. The clean, minimal interface stays out of your way so you can focus on training. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST - 100% offline functionality—works without internet - Zero telemetry or analytics collection - No ads, ever - No account or sign-up required - Open data formats (YAML, CSV, SQLite export) - Full data portability—export everything anytime Free forever. Your workout data belongs to you.

Screenshots

FitNotes4 screens
OwnLift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OwnLift at 5.0 against FitNotes's 4.5. OwnLift also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). FitNotes's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. OwnLift asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OwnLift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FitNotes has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitNotes ships an update weekly, OwnLift every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FitNotes versus OwnLift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitNotesOwnLift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny UralskyBrian Carlson

Customer experience

FitNotes

All ratings1,482 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral10.1%
Negative30.6%

OwnLift

All ratings2 ratings
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
None

OwnLift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FitNotes free?
FitNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OwnLift free?
OwnLift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FitNotes or OwnLift?
OwnLift is rated higher. FitNotes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while OwnLift averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do FitNotes or OwnLift have ads?
Neither FitNotes nor OwnLift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FitNotes or OwnLift?
FitNotes ships an update weekly, and OwnLift every 2 weeks. Most recently, FitNotes was updated on November 2, 2026 and OwnLift on October 24, 2026.

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