Comparison

The Training Notebook vs PT Sessions

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Training Notebook

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
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Whether you're an online or in-person personal trainer you will be able to deliver a better personal training experience to all your clients easily and efficiently. The Training Notebook is the most affordable and easy-to-use apps on the market. It is the best personal training management tool helping you organize all your client’s workout programs, training schedules, assessments, and progress all in one place. Your clients can also stay focused and motivated by accessing their progress through their very own app The Client Notebook (free for all clients) Save time and effort and solely focus on growing your business and client base rather than being slowed down with all admin work. * Easy to use interface. * All Client get access to their own personal app The Client Notebook (free) * Complete control in goal tracking for your clients. * Simple steps to customize your client’s fitness programs. * Store all client information and progress all in one place. * Stay organized and focused on growing your client base and business. Personal Training Tools include: * Unlimited clients. * Physical readiness questionnaires (PAR-Q) for each client. * Unlimited training programs. * Unlimited body assessments. * In-app messaging * Built-in Interval Timer If you choose to purchase the Unlimited Subscription, payment will be charged through your iTunes account, and your subscription will be automatically renewed within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. The current Unlimited Subscription price starts at USD 24.99/month, one-month and 12-month packages are available. Prices are in US dollars, may vary in countries other than the US, and are subject to change without notice. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase an Unlimited Subscription, you can simply continue using The Training Notebook for free. Terms of Use: https://www.thetrainingnotebook.com/Terms_of_Use Privacy Policy: https://www.thetrainingnotebook.com/Privacy_Policy

About

PT Sessions

This app helps personal trainers manage clients, schedule sessions, and track progress. It offers detailed client notes and a digital business card feature to enhance professional presence. Streamline your training business and improve client communication.

Highlights
  • Client session scheduling
  • Progress tracking
  • Detailed client notes
  • Digital business card
  • Data accessibility
  • Body measurement tracking
Features
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PT Sessions — the all-in-one business app for in-person personal trainers. Manage your clients, schedule, payments, and programming from your iPhone and iPad — and give your clients a free, connected experience of their own. RUN YOUR WHOLE BUSINESS • Smart scheduling and booking — set your availability and let clients book or request sessions, with approvals, reschedules, and reminders handled in-app • Client management — every client's profile, goals, session history, notes, and signatures in one place • A clear dashboard — sessions, hours, revenue, and client trends at a glance GET PAID, EFFORTLESSLY • Sell session packages and accept card or Apple Pay payments right in the app • Paid sessions are credited to your client automatically • Send payment requests, set no-show fees, and use per-client pricing to keep rates fair • Payouts go straight to your bank through Stripe FREE FOR YOUR CLIENTS • Clients join free, connect to you, and book, pay, and track their own progress • In-app chat keeps you and your clients in sync PROGRESS TRACKING • Track body weight, body composition, measurements, and fitness milestones • Share progress with clients to keep them motivated WORKOUTS & MEAL PLANS • Build training programs and meal plans, or generate a first draft with AI and personalize it KEEP CLIENTS COMING BACK • Renewal nudges, pack expiry, and no-show policies help protect your revenue and retention STAND OUT • Create a digital business card to share your brand with clients BUILT FOR HOW YOU WORK • Designed for iPhone and iPad • Available in English, Spanish, German, Japanese, and Portuguese Download PT Sessions and transform the way you run your personal training business. https://nervouspenguinstudios.com/pt-sessions/privacy/

Screenshots

The Training Notebook4 screens
PT Sessions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PT Sessions at 4.2 against The Training Notebook's 3.1. PT Sessions also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). The Training Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Training Notebook sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and PT Sessions sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PT Sessions holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of The Training Notebook's written reviews are positive against 48% of PT Sessions's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Training Notebook ships an update every 6 weeks, PT Sessions every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Training Notebook versus PT Sessions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Training NotebookPT Sessions
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (52 ratings)4.2 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews48.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Training Notebook, Inc.Joseph Jones

Customer experience

The Training Notebook

All ratings52 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative44.2%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative47.2%

PT Sessions

All ratings37 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

The Training Notebook

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Syncing issues between app and web version

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve overall user interface and workflow

PT Sessions

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

The Training Notebook

Subscriptions6
  • 10Clients Monthly Subscription$9.001 Month
  • 20Clients Monthly Subscription$16.001 Month
  • Unlimited Clients Subscription$24.991 Month
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  • 10 Clients Annual Subscription$72.001 Year
  • 20 Clients Annual Subscription$143.991 Year
  • Unlimited Clients Subscription$229.991 Year
9 purchases

PT Sessions

Subscriptions6
  • All Access7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • PT Sessions Pro$24.991 Month
  • PT Sessions Business$44.991 Month
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  • All Access7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • PT Sessions Pro (Annual)$164.991 Year
  • PT Sessions Business (Annual)$294.991 Year
One-time3
  • 5 AI Credits$1.99
  • 25 AI Credits$6.99
  • 75 AI Credits$14.99

Questions

Is The Training Notebook free?
The Training Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PT Sessions free?
PT Sessions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Training Notebook or PT Sessions?
PT Sessions is rated higher. The Training Notebook averages 3.1 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while PT Sessions averages 4.2 from 37 ratings.
Do The Training Notebook or PT Sessions have ads?
Neither The Training Notebook nor PT Sessions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Training Notebook or PT Sessions?
The Training Notebook ships an update every 6 weeks, and PT Sessions every 11 days. Most recently, The Training Notebook was updated on July 4, 2026 and PT Sessions on September 24, 2026.

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