# FitNotes 2 vs Ellim

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ellim at 100% against FitNotes 2's 55%. Ellim also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). FitNotes 2's advantage is ratings volume (571 vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, 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 Ellim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ellim holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FitNotes 2 has 571 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of FitNotes 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ellim's.

FitNotes 2 ships an update every 2 months, Ellim every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FitNotes 2 | Ellim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitnotes-2-gym-workout-log/id1538896016/reviews) | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellim/id6739702201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **571** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ginger Technologies Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538896018) | [Gil Polak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786576106) |

## 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


### Ellim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellim/id6739702201)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ellim Plus (Monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Ellim Plus (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FitNotes 2 free?

FitNotes 2 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 2 or Ellim?

Ellim is rated higher. FitNotes 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 571 ratings, while Ellim averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do FitNotes 2 or Ellim have ads?

Neither FitNotes 2 nor Ellim shows ads.

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

FitNotes 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Ellim every 4 days. Most recently, FitNotes 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ellim on October 28, 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.*