Comparison

The Client Notebook vs Recess Dallas

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

Head to head
About

The Client Notebook

This app allows clients to access their workout plans, record personal progress, and communicate directly with their trainers. It provides a centralized hub for all training-related information, including body assessments and scheduled appointments.

Highlights
  • View planned workouts
  • Record personal workouts
  • Track body assessments
  • Store progress photos
  • View appointments
  • In-app trainer messaging
Features
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Welcome to The Training Notebook family and is perfect for online training. We realised The Training Notebook was missing a sidekick – so we created another app just for clients. Now you can give your clients access to all their information with a click of a button. Communicate effortlessly, and enjoy easier online training. The Client Notebook gives you total control of your workouts and body assessments * View all workouts planned by your trainer * Enter your own workouts and assessments * Keep a record of body weight, body fat percentage, before and after photos * View scheduled appointments * View training session packages * In-app messaging directly to your trainer An account with The Training Notebook is required to use this app. If your trainer does not have an account tell them to download The Training Notebook app.

About

Recess Dallas

Features
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Remember the days? For most of us, Recess represented that one time of day that we could all look forward to. It represented a simpler time filled with sweat and freedom, where you could make friends and have fun. Well… we want to bring that back for all those who believe, like us, that they could use a little Recess in their life. It’s our promise to build a gym for the people that is constantly developed and improved. We’re here to provide a community for those who are committed to constant improvement and like to have a little fun along the way! Manage your memberships and account at Recess Fitness Club with the Recess Dallas app. Download today.

Screenshots

The Client Notebook3 screens
Recess Dallas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Client Notebook at every 2 weeks against Recess Dallas's every 35 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Client Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, Recess Dallas every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Client Notebook versus Recess Dallas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Client NotebookRecess Dallas
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 35 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Training Notebook, Inc.Treshna Enterprises

In-app purchases

None

The Client Notebook

No in-app purchases

None

Recess Dallas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Client Notebook free?
The Client Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recess Dallas free?
Recess Dallas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Client Notebook or Recess Dallas have ads?
Neither The Client Notebook nor Recess Dallas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Client Notebook or Recess Dallas?
The Client Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, and Recess Dallas every 35 months. Most recently, The Client Notebook was updated on November 3, 2026 and Recess Dallas on October 30, 2026.

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