Comparison

MuscleTrainingTimer vs PowerNote

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

Head to head
About

MuscleTrainingTimer

Features
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The all-in-one interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuit & strength training β€” designed by a Physical Therapist. Build multi-exercise routines, keep your own music playing, and stay on pace with 50+ sound cues, Live Activities, and 26 customizable themes. β–  WORKOUT BUILDER - Combine multiple exercises into one routine with rounds and rest between blocks - Ladder workouts like 21-15-9, plus reps-based or time-based intervals - Cooldown periods and per-block notes for weight, distance or target reps - Start instantly with ready-made presets β–  SOUND & MUSIC - 50+ sound effects: per-second ticks, interval signals, countdown & finish cues - Layers over your music β€” plays on top without stopping Apple Music, Spotify or podcasts - Turn individual sounds on/off; spoken cues announce "Work", "Rest" and more - Background playback with the screen locked, plus haptic feedback β–  CONTROLS - Start, pause, resume, reset - Skip to the next phase or step back to the previous one - Voice commands ("Start", "Pause", "Reset") and Siri Shortcuts β–  MAKE IT YOURS - 26 color themes or build your own palette - Ring or linear layout, solid or glass background, adjustable spacing - Live Activity & Dynamic Island show your phase and time on the Lock Screen β–  ORGANIZE & SHARE - Full-text search, favorites, and sorting by usage, created or updated date - Share routines by QR code or link, and save your own templates - Log sets with weight, reps & notes; auto-sync to Apple Health - Workout reminders on the days and times you choose β–  FREE & PRO Use the core timer for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited menus, multi-block workouts, Live Activities, custom themes, Apple Health sync, voice control, reminders & more β€” monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime. ----------Designed by a Physical Therapist-------------- This app was developed by a physical therapist. Exercises performed with efficient time management are easier to sustain and more effective. Whether you train at the gym, do CrossFit or yoga, study, or work through rehabilitation, preset values let you start right away. Free sound files from Springin Sound Stock https://www.springin.org/sound-stock/ Free sound files from Sound Effect Labo https://soundeffect-lab.info/ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PowerNote

Easily log your gym or home workouts, track weight, reps, and RPE. Visualize progress with graphs and a calendar view. Customize exercises and share results.

Highlights
  • Log weight, reps, RPE, and sets
  • Customizable exercises by muscle group
  • Calendar view for training history
  • Progress graphs for max weight and volume
  • Daily session reflection and rating
  • Social media sharing of results
Features
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Make your workouts more fun! PowerNote is a simple workout tracker that lets you log your training and compare it with your past performance. Whether you train at the gym or at home, from beginners to advanced lifters β€” PowerNote supports every trainee. β–  Log Workouts Easily Quickly record weight, reps, RPE, and sets for each exercise. Popular exercises like bench press, squat, and deadlift are built in, and every type of training is supported. Use the notes field to jot down form cues or how you felt during your session. β–  Fully Customizable Exercises Choose from preset exercises or create your own custom ones. Exercises are organized by muscle group, so your training menu fits your routine perfectly. β–  Review with Calendar See what you trained and when at a glance on the calendar view. Volume and set counts are displayed together, making it easy to track your consistency and frequency. β–  Visualize Your Progress View graphs of your max weight and volume over time for each exercise. Seeing your growth in numbers keeps you motivated. β–  Daily Reflection Rate your session on a 5-point scale and write down your thoughts. Looking back, you'll notice patterns in your condition and mindset. β–  Share Your Results Share your training records on social media. Stay motivated together with your training buddies. β–  Free to Use All core workout tracking features are free. Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience, data backup, additional theme colors, graph features, and more. Log today's workout with PowerNote. The more you keep going, the more your growth shows. Terms of service: https://gaudy-tiglon-958.notion.site/PowerNote-337a4f26135880368859ddd2cb0c6c32?pvs=73 Privacy Policy: https://gaudy-tiglon-958.notion.site/PowerNote-337a4f26135880d8b4b0d7d1169a0099?pvs=73

Screenshots

MuscleTrainingTimer1 screens
PowerNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MuscleTrainingTimer at none against PowerNote's shown. MuscleTrainingTimer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MuscleTrainingTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PowerNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MuscleTrainingTimer ships an update every 9 days, PowerNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
MuscleTrainingTimer versus PowerNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuscleTrainingTimerPowerNote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerryo muranakaKentaro Tsurumoto

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MuscleTrainingTimer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
2 purchases

PowerNote

Subscriptions2
  • Premium plan for 1 month.$3.991 Month
  • Premium plan 1 year plan.$39.991 Year

Questions

Is MuscleTrainingTimer free?
MuscleTrainingTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PowerNote free?
PowerNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MuscleTrainingTimer or PowerNote have ads?
PowerNote shows ads; MuscleTrainingTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, MuscleTrainingTimer or PowerNote?
MuscleTrainingTimer ships an update every 9 days, and PowerNote monthly. Most recently, MuscleTrainingTimer was updated on September 14, 2026 and PowerNote on August 13, 2026.

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