Fitgress vs GymNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fitgress
This app uses smart weights to automatically calculate progressive overload for strength gains. It features a social community with leaderboards and motivation tools, alongside comprehensive workout and nutrition tracking.
- Smart weights for progressive overload
- Social fitness community and leaderboards
- Comprehensive workout tracking
- Macro calculator
- Interval timer
- Workout program creation and sharing
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Transform your workouts with Smart Weights that automatically calculate perfect progressive overload. Join the social fitness revolution with group leaderboards, motivation pings, and comprehensive workout tracking all in one app. Smart Weights - Intelligent Progressive Overload Never guess your next weight again. Our intelligent algorithm analyzes your workout history and recommends optimal weight increases for maximum strength gains. Get stronger faster with personalized progressive overload. Social Fitness Community • Join workout groups and compete on leaderboards • Send motivation pings to keep friends accountable • Follow other users and celebrate their PRs • Share workout programs with the community Complete Workout Tracker • Comprehensive exercise library with custom exercises • Track sets, reps, weight, and rest times • Workout calendar with detailed history • PR tracking and achievement celebrations • Program creation and sharing tools All-in-One Fitness Tools • Weight tracker with goal setting and progress charts • Macro calculator for nutrition planning • Interval timer with custom presets • Real-time workout analytics and insights • Push notifications for workout reminders Perfect for: • Strength training and progressive overload enthusiasts • Social fitness lovers who thrive on community motivation • Anyone wanting comprehensive workout and nutrition tracking • Gym-goers seeking intelligent training recommendations Why Choose Fitgress? Unlike other fitness apps, we combine intelligent progressive overload technology with powerful social features. Our Smart Weights feature acts like having a personal trainer in your pocket, while our social platform keeps you motivated and accountable. Download now and experience smarter fitness tracking!
GymNote
Effortlessly log your weightlifting sessions with voice or text input. Track every rep, set, and personal record with detailed analytics and progress insights. Stay motivated with goals, streaks, and automatic session management, all without needing an account.
- Voice and text workout logging
- Automatic PR detection
- Instant last-session comparison
- Muscle activation tracking
- Progress and volume analytics
- Offline functionality
- Workout export and backup
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Track every rep, set, and PR with a workout logger built for speed. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned lifter, tracking has never felt this effortless. Log naturally with voice or text, browse exercises, or use guided forms. Your choice, your way. Stay consistent with goals, streaks, and stats. No account needed. Works offline. Three screens, nothing you don’t need. KEY FEATURES • Reuse Past Workouts Quickly load any previous session with a single tap and save structured routines like Upper Body for effortless repeat tracking. • Notes-Style Workout Logging Type workouts naturally in one line. GymNote understands formats like 3x12, 12x3, 12/10/8 (e.g. Bench 170lbs 5x5) • Guided Exercise Logging Log exercises the traditional way with a guided form. Tap to enter sets, reps, and weight quickly. • Smart Voice Logging Just say "dumbbell curl 15 reps 12kg" or speak naturally. • Smart Exercise Recognition Recognizes 320+ exercises with intelligent format detection for sets, reps, weights, drop sets, and mixed inputs. • Instant Last-Session Comparison and Next Targets Automatically shows your last lift after logging an exercise so you can compare weight, reps, and effort with your previous workout. • New Next Weight Suggestion See your next suggested weight automatically to help you progress in the gym. • Warm-Up Sets, Supersets & Drop Sets Log warm-up sets, group exercises into supersets, and track drop sets without extra setup or menus. • Muscle Activation Tracking Maps exercises to specific muscle groups with percentage activation (e.g. deadlift: hamstrings, glutes, back). • Progress & PR Analytics Detects personal records, compares early vs recent workouts, tracks trends, streaks, and long-term progress. • Volume Insights with Real-World Context Turns total session volume into relatable comparisons to make progress feel tangible. • Quick Notes & Annotations Add simple notes to sets or workouts for cues, form reminders, or anything custom. • Automatic Session Management Sessions start automatically, track duration, calculate volume, and save without manual steps. • Smart Hints That Disappear Helpful guidance on first use, then quietly fades away once you’ve learned the flow. • My Training Page Track your goals, body measurements, progress photos, and personal notes all in one organized space. • Advanced Search & Filtering Fast exercise search, workout history filters, and flexible sorting to find anything quickly. • Export & Backup Options Export workouts as text, CSV, or JSON. Supports smart imports with merge or replace logic. • Shareable Workout Cards for Social Media Generate clean, aesthetic nworkout cards straight from your post-workout screen and share your progress anywhere. No accounts. No setup. Works offline. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Free: GymNote is free to use. You can log workouts, track basic stats and PRs, and see 8 past workouts. Pro: Unlock unlimited saved workouts, advanced stats, backups, productivity features and much more. Plans: $2.99 per month $29.99 lifetime (one-time purchase) Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Apple ID Subscriptions. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://serious-wrist-e7c.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-GymNote-2d9f1afd45fd80218801ff011321f15e?source=copy_link
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fitgress at none against GymNote's 2. Fitgress also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). GymNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. GymNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Fitgress asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fitgress against 5.0 for GymNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Fitgress ships an update every 3 months, GymNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fitgress | GymNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fitgress Incorporated | Herman Bjørheim |
Customer experience
Fitgress
GymNote
In-app purchases
Fitgress
No in-app purchases
GymNote
- GymNote Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
- GymNote Pro – Lifetime$29.99









