# FitNotes 2 vs Gymlify

FitNotes 2 and Gymlify both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of FitNotes 2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gymlify's. FitNotes 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (571 vs 7). Gymlify's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FitNotes 2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Gymlify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for FitNotes 2 against 4.7 for Gymlify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FitNotes 2 has 571 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of FitNotes 2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gymlify's.

FitNotes 2 ships an update every 2 months, Gymlify every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FitNotes 2 | Gymlify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitnotes-2-gym-workout-log/id1538896016/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymlify-workout-tracker/id1549049585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **571** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **54.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ginger Technologies Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538896018) | [Arkadiusz Piasecki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549049587) |

## What reviewers say

### FitNotes 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitnotes-2-gym-workout-log/id1538896016)

Log your gym workouts, track progress, and plan routines with this comprehensive fitness tracker. Features include personal record tracking, body measurements, and various timers. Analyze your performance with graphs and set personal exercise goals.

**Highlights:** Workout routine templates, Automatic personal record tracking, 1RM and percentage calculators, Body measurement tracking with Apple HealthKit integration, Progress analysis with graphs, Rest, EMOM, AMRAP, and Tabata timers, Customizable exercises and units

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Use | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Use | $14.99 | per year |
| Forever | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for tracking workouts
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 📊 Useful data visualization and progress tracking
- ⌚ Apple Watch integration
- 🔁 Ability to copy/modify previous workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription/lifetime purchase
- 🔒 Limited free version with paywall
- 🔀 Inconsistent UI and functionality compared to Android version
- 🐛 Bugs with exercise templates and timers
- 🔗 Lack of syncing/linking between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Copy/paste of workouts not working as expected
- Timer issues (e.g., defaulting to 2 mins)
- Crashes when trying to add custom body tracker units
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and use workout templates
- More customization options (e.g., rest time, RPE/RIR tracking)
- Apple Health/Fitness integration
- Supersets/circuit training support
- Improved data export/backup functionality


### Gymlify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymlify-workout-tracker/id1549049585)

This app helps users track workouts, build custom plans, and monitor fitness progress with a large exercise library and detailed statistics. It supports both gym and home training, offering offline access and body measurement tracking.

**Highlights:** 300+ exercises with visuals, Custom workout plan builder, Workout history and statistics, Body measurements tracking, Offline access, Create custom exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gymlify PRO - 1 miesiąc | $2.99 | per month |
| Gymlify PRO | $7.49 | per year |
| Gymlify Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FitNotes 2 free?

FitNotes 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gymlify free?

Gymlify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FitNotes 2 or Gymlify?

Gymlify is rated higher. FitNotes 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 571 ratings, while Gymlify averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do FitNotes 2 or Gymlify have ads?

Gymlify shows ads; FitNotes 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, FitNotes 2 or Gymlify?

FitNotes 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Gymlify every 3 weeks. Most recently, FitNotes 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gymlify on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*