# Training Note vs Gym log

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gym log at free against Training Note's freemium. Gym log also leads on ratings volume (868 vs 6) and review sentiment (99% vs 87%). Training Note's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Training Note sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month and Gym log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 5.0 for Training Note against 4.9 for Gym log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym log has 868 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Training Note's written reviews are positive against 99% of Gym log's.

Training Note ships an update every 9 days, Gym log every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Training Note | Gym log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/training-note/id1556189168/reviews)** | [4.9 (868 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-strive/id6449553638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **868** |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | **98.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jhesyong Jiang](https://appshunter.io/developer/946749641) | [Artur Fijal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446213931) |

## What reviewers say

### Training Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/training-note/id1556189168)

Easily log your training volume with customizable categories and exercises. Track progress with monthly reports and charts. Premium features offer extended reporting, daily summaries, and an interval timer.

**Highlights:** Log training volume, Customizable categories/exercises, Weight x reps, reps, distance, duration logging, Monthly reports with charts, Interval timer (Premium), Export CSV/JSON (Premium)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |


### Gym log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-strive/id6449553638)

This free workout tracker helps you build strength and muscle with unlimited routines, progressive overload tracking, and advanced analytics. It offers offline functionality, personalized dashboards, and seamless data input for a friction-free training experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited workout routines, Progressive overload tracking, Advanced analytics and charts, Offline functionality, Personalizable dashboard, Frictionless data input

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Theme cotton candy | $3.79 | one-time |
| Theme cotton candy dark | $3.79 | one-time |
| Theme Cherry Blossom | $3.79 | one-time |
| Theme beige | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited access | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable workouts
- 🚀 Efficient workout tracking
- 💡 Helpful progress tracking
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 💡 Desire for more advanced features (e.g., plate calculator, one-arm exercise logging)
- 💡 Request for ability to delete or reorder exercises in a workout

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with saving workouts
- Timer not always functioning properly when other apps are running

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync data across devices
- Addition of body measurements tracking (waist, legs, etc.)
- Inclusion of a plate calculator
- Option to log one-arm exercises separately
- Ability to delete or reorder exercises in a workout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Training Note free?

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

### Is Gym log free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Training Note or Gym log?

Training Note is rated higher. Training Note averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Gym log averages 4.9 from 868 ratings.

### Do Training Note or Gym log have ads?

Neither Training Note nor Gym log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Training Note or Gym log?

Training Note ships an update every 9 days, and Gym log every 4 days. Most recently, Training Note was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gym log on October 16, 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.*