# GymNotes+ vs Workout Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymNotes+ at none against Workout Tracker's 4. GymNotes+ also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). Workout Tracker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (151 vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GymNotes+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for GymNotes+ against 4.9 for Workout Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout Tracker has 151 ratings behind it against 8, 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 14 months, Workout Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GymNotes+ | Workout Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymnotes-plus/id6450513434/reviews) | [4.9 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-tracker-swolemate/id6450964279/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **151** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 97.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Code By Cutting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693629225) | [Anthony Samaha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695951034) |

## What reviewers say

### GymNotes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymnotes-plus/id6450513434)

Easily track and organize your fitness routines with detailed breakdowns of each exercise. Monitor your progress over time and customize workouts to meet your specific goals. Achieve new heights in your fitness journey with this user-friendly tracking tool.

**Highlights:** Organize workouts, View workout history, Detailed lift breakdown, Track reps and weights, Customize routines, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 no in-app purchases.

### Is Workout Tracker free?

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

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

GymNotes+ and Workout Tracker are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 151 ratings respectively.

### 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 14 months, and Workout Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, GymNotes+ was updated on October 2, 2026 and Workout Tracker on October 13, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*