# The Training Notebook vs Workout Notebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Training Notebook at 43% against Workout Notebook's 0%. The Training Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (52 vs 5). Workout Notebook's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Training Notebook sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and Workout Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Workout Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Training Notebook has 52 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of The Training Notebook'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.

The Training Notebook ships an update every 6 weeks, Workout Notebook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Training Notebook | Workout Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-training-notebook/id505906865/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-notebook/id1554826522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **43.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Training Notebook, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505906868) | [Tetsuma Yaguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554826524) |

## What reviewers say

### The Training Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-training-notebook/id505906865)

This app helps personal trainers manage clients, organize workout programs, track progress, and streamline administrative tasks. It offers tools for assessments, scheduling, and communication, allowing trainers to focus on business growth.

**Highlights:** Client management, Workout program organization, Progress tracking, Fitness assessments, Scheduling, In-app messaging, PAR-Q questionnaires

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10Clients Monthly Subscription | $9.00 | per month |
| 20Clients Monthly Subscription | $16.00 | per month |
| Unlimited Clients Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| 10 Clients Annual Subscription | $72.00 | per year |
| 20 Clients Annual Subscription | $143.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Clients Subscription | $229.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Easy to use and manage clients
- 📈 Helpful for tracking client progress
- 🗓️ Useful calendar and scheduling features
- 📝 Customizable workout programming
- 🤝 Client-facing app for engagement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lost client data after updates
- 💰 Unexpected subscription fees
- 🔄 Difficulty editing/deleting workouts
- 📊 Limited assessment and tracking options

**Reported bugs**

- Signature box retains previous client's signature
- Notes section not functioning properly
- Workout programming often gets rearranged
- Inability to open client profiles after updates
- Timer feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add nutrition tracking and meal planning
- Improve calendar sync and integration
- Allow more customization of assessments
- Implement better data backup and recovery
- Add more exercise library and programming options


### 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 The Training Notebook free?

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

### Is Workout Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Training Notebook or Workout Notebook?

Workout Notebook is rated higher. The Training Notebook averages 3.1 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Workout Notebook averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do The Training Notebook or Workout Notebook have ads?

Workout Notebook shows ads; The Training Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Training Notebook or Workout Notebook?

The Training Notebook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Workout Notebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Training Notebook was updated on July 4, 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.*