# GymNotes vs Workout Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Workout Tracker at 148 against GymNotes's 6. GymNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GymNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Workout Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 GymNotes against 4.9 for Workout Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout Tracker has 148 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of GymNotes's written reviews are positive against 98% of Workout Tracker's.

GymNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, Workout Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GymNotes | Workout Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymnotes-gym-exercise-notes/id6447488441/reviews)** | [4.9 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-tracker-swolemate/id6450964279/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 97.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mykyta Subotin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692788648) | [Anthony Samaha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695951034) |

## What reviewers say

### GymNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymnotes-gym-exercise-notes/id6447488441)

Log and track your gym workouts with this comprehensive planner and exercise log. Visualize progress with detailed graphs and build custom routines. Ideal for strength training and fitness enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Workout planner, Workout tracker, Exercise log, Custom routine builder, Progress graphs, Rest timer, Superset support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| GymNotes: Log & Track Workouts | $49.99 | one-time |


### Workout Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-tracker-swolemate/id6450964279)

This app simplifies workout tracking for strength training and general fitness. Log unlimited workouts and routines, access a large exercise library, and visualize your progress with graphs. It helps you monitor personal records and calculate lifting metrics.

**Highlights:** Simple workout tracking, Unlimited workouts and routines, 300+ cardio and strength exercises, Rest timers, Progress visualization graphs, Personal record tracking, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💰 Completely free with no ads
- 💪 Great for tracking workouts and progress
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 💡 Configurable and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with live activity notifications
- 🐛 Timer resets when leaving the app
- 🐛 Timer not showing with music
- 🐛 Issues with Liquid Glass update

**Reported bugs**

- Live activity notifications not working
- Timer resets when switching apps
- Timer not displaying when music is playing
- Issues with Liquid Glass update affecting rest timer and adding workouts

**Requested features**

- Ability to select multiple exercises at once when preparing a routine
- Feature to see reps for heaviest set, not just most reps
- Warmup set feature or top set feature for tracking important set reps on a graph


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GymNotes free?

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

### Is Workout Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GymNotes or Workout Tracker?

GymNotes is rated higher. GymNotes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Workout Tracker averages 4.9 from 148 ratings.

### Do GymNotes or Workout Tracker have ads?

Neither GymNotes nor Workout Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GymNotes or Workout Tracker?

GymNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Workout Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, GymNotes was updated on September 21, 2026 and Workout Tracker on September 19, 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.*