# Fit Records vs Beam Workout Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Beam Workout Tracker at none against Fit Records's shown. Beam Workout Tracker also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Fit Records's advantage is ratings volume (241 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fit Records sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Beam Workout Tracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beam Workout Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fit Records has 241 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fit Records | Beam Workout Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fit-records-workout-tracker/id6449899890/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-workout-tracker/id6754949001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **241** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emre Havan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315541762) | [Cognitoware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851076787) |

## What reviewers say

### Fit Records

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fit-records-workout-tracker/id6449899890)

This app helps you plan, create, and track your fitness journey with custom workouts, training plans, and detailed progress visualization. It offers an extensive exercise catalog, superset support, and an Apple Watch companion for seamless logging.

**Highlights:** Custom workout builder, Personalized training plans, Ready-made training plans, Superset support, Extensive exercise catalog with videos, Apple Watch companion app, Detailed progress tracking with charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fit Records Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Fit Records Pro 3 Months | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| Fit Records Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Fit Records Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Fit Records Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💪 Great for tracking workouts and progress
- ⌚ Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 🚀 Efficient and productive app
- 💡 Customizable workout plans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Limited workout library (kettlebells mentioned)
- 💸 App requires payment to continue after free trial/limited use
- ❓ Confusion about starting workouts from the watch app
- 📱 Watch app can be intrusive (keeps opening)
- 🎨 Unappealing app icon (permanent black background)

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Workout data disappeared and was unrecoverable
- 🐛 App crashed on Watch once during a workout
- 🐛 Watch workouts automatically end and don't log
- 🐛 Watch app keeps opening even when phone app is closed

**Requested features**

- Log reps and weight with Apple Watch during workouts
- Add permanent notes to specific workouts
- Expand workout library
- Improve watch app integration (prevent auto-ending, better logging)
- Option for a light background icon that auto-darks


### Beam Workout Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-workout-tracker/id6754949001)

This app provides a structured and private way to plan, record, and review your workouts. It focuses on a clean interface, offline functionality, and full data ownership without cloud dependency. Easily track progress and organize your training history.

**Highlights:** Workout planning and editing, Support for weight, reps, time, distance, Comprehensive history and search, CSV and JSON import/export, Local data storage, Adaptive light/dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $6.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fit Records free?

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

### Is Beam Workout Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fit Records or Beam Workout Tracker?

Beam Workout Tracker is rated higher. Fit Records averages 4.8 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Beam Workout Tracker averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Fit Records or Beam Workout Tracker have ads?

Fit Records shows ads; Beam Workout Tracker does not.

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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.*