# WeightsBook vs Workout Notebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WeightsBook at 80% against Workout Notebook's 0%. WeightsBook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Workout Notebook's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.0). On update cadence there is nothing between them.

Workout Notebook is free to download; WeightsBook costs $9.99 up front. Workout Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WeightsBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Workout Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout Notebook has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of WeightsBook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Workout Notebook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeightsBook | Workout Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weightsbook/id1542573286/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-notebook/id1554826522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 7 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Hurwitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542573296) | [Tetsuma Yaguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554826524) |

## What reviewers say

### WeightsBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weightsbook/id1542573286)

This app offers a digital alternative to traditional paper weightlifting journals. It tracks advanced training metrics and provides tools for both beginners and experienced lifters, including client management for trainers.

**Highlights:** Digital weightlifting journal, Advanced exercise tracking (RIR, RPE, partial reps), Superset and drop set support, Multiple client diaries, Workout and rest timer, Workout calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Workout Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-notebook/id1554826522)

Record your workouts and track progress with personalized training menus and detailed body metrics. Visualize your fitness journey with customizable graphs and add notes for comprehensive health tracking.

**Highlights:** Personalized training menu design, Save and reuse menu templates, Workout calendar and history, Body record tracking (weight, fat %, calories), Dual graph visualization of progress, Memos for detailed training and lifestyle notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Services (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Half-year) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Service (1-year) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeightsBook free?

WeightsBook costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Workout Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeightsBook or Workout Notebook?

Workout Notebook is rated higher. WeightsBook averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Workout Notebook averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do WeightsBook or Workout Notebook have ads?

Workout Notebook shows ads; WeightsBook does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeightsBook or Workout Notebook?

WeightsBook ships an update every 2 weeks, and Workout Notebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, WeightsBook was updated on September 5, 2026 and Workout Notebook on September 7, 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.*