# FitNotes 2 vs IronStack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IronStack at 100% against FitNotes 2's 55%. IronStack also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). FitNotes 2's advantage is ratings volume (559 vs 7). 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 IronStack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IronStack holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FitNotes 2 has 559 ratings behind it against 7, 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 IronStack's.

FitNotes 2 ships an update every 2 months, IronStack every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FitNotes 2 | IronStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (559 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitnotes-2-gym-workout-log/id1538896016/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironstack-gym-workout-log/id6741048202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **559** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ginger Technologies Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538896018) | [Marcus Lorenzana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512608222) |

## 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


### IronStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironstack-gym-workout-log/id6741048202)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| IronStack Lifetime Unlock | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FitNotes 2 free?

FitNotes 2 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 2 or IronStack?

IronStack is rated higher. FitNotes 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 559 ratings, while IronStack averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do FitNotes 2 or IronStack have ads?

Neither FitNotes 2 nor IronStack shows ads.

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

FitNotes 2 ships an update every 2 months, and IronStack every 3 days. Most recently, FitNotes 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and IronStack on September 11, 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.*