Comparison

The Gym App­ vs Newton Notes

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

Head to head
About

The Gym App­

This workout tracker offers a comprehensive fitness diary without subscriptions or signups. It includes features like charts, personal records, a rest timer, and a plate calculator, all for free.

Highlights
  • Workout tracking
  • Personal records
  • Rest timer with notifications
  • Plate calculator
  • Calendar view
  • Custom exercises
  • Personalizable colors
Features
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*** No subscriptions. No signups. Just a powerful workout tracker. *** Tired of gym logs with expensive subscriptions and signup requirements? We were too. That's why we made The Gym App, a no-nonsense fitness diary that gives you all the features you want FOR FREE: - Charts - Personal records - Rest timer with notifications - Plate calculator - Calendar view - Ability to add custom exercises - Personalizable app color - And more! The app is currently translated into English, Spanish and French, with more languages on the way! Developed by Canadians, supported by Canadians.

About

Newton Notes

This intuitive app simplifies workout tracking, eliminating the need for messy notes or chaotic timers. It offers flexible analytics to log any metric and is designed with privacy in mind, requiring no login.

Highlights
  • Intuitive workout tracking
  • Flexible analytics for any metric
  • Login-free design for privacy
  • Lightweight and simple UI
  • Customizable units and logging
Features
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Newton Notes Newton Notes is the most intuitive workout companion and tracker available, ensuring consistency between sets and making growth a breeze. Gone are the days of disorganized notes collections, chaotic timers and alarms, or even pencil and paper- Newton Notes provides the tools you need to do the heavy lifting. FEATURES GRANDMA'S FAVORITE Newton Notes prides itself on being the simplest workout app available. With its intuitive UI, lightweight size, and focused features, it's the obvious choice for those looking for a workout tracker that just gets out of the way. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT We don't use your data, because we don't know who you are. Newton Notes is login-free by design, with export/import options and Apple Health integrations coming soon. ANALYZE ANYTHING Flexible analytics allow you to log any metric, at any time, using any unit you'd like. Keep tabs on your weight, blood levels, PRs, and more. GROWING TOGETHER Newton Notes will never use advertisements, subscription-based fees, or bombard you with tacky AI features. We'd love to hear how you use the app, and how we can make it fit into your routine as seamlessly as possible. By using Newton Notes, you'll be able to steer the direction of the app and suggest new features. COMING SOON: - Apple Health integration - Apple Watch integration

Screenshots

The Gym App­4 screens
Newton Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Newton Notes at none against The Gym App­'s shown. Newton Notes also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). The Gym App­'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Gym App­ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Gym App­ ships an update every 3 months, Newton Notes every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Gym App­ versus Newton Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Gym App­Newton Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImpulse Apps Inc.James Gasek

Customer experience

The Gym App­

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Newton Notes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Gym App­

No in-app purchases

None

Newton Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Gym App­ free?
The Gym App­ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Newton Notes free?
Newton Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Gym App­ or Newton Notes?
The Gym App­ is rated higher. The Gym App­ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Newton Notes averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do The Gym App­ or Newton Notes have ads?
The Gym App­ shows ads; Newton Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, The Gym App­ or Newton Notes?
The Gym App­ ships an update every 3 months, and Newton Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Gym App­ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Newton Notes on October 24, 2026.

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