# GymBook ・ Strength Training vs Training Note

The clearest difference is ratings volume: GymBook ・ Strength Training at 2.4K against Training Note's 6. Training Note's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GymBook ・ Strength Training sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Training Note sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Training Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GymBook ・ Strength Training has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of GymBook ・ Strength Training's written reviews are positive against 87% of Training Note's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GymBook ・ Strength Training ships an update weekly, Training Note every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GymBook ・ Strength Training | Training Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymbook-strength-training/id650113307/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/training-note/id1556189168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 86.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 393 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appwise GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/646751787) | [Jhesyong Jiang](https://appshunter.io/developer/946749641) |

## What reviewers say

### GymBook ・ Strength Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymbook-strength-training/id650113307)

Create, log, and analyze your gym workouts with this comprehensive fitness app. It offers custom exercise creation, detailed logging, and insightful performance analytics with interactive graphs. Track progress, sync data, and time your rests efficiently.

**Highlights:** Create custom workouts and exercises, Log sets, weight, and reps, Track workout progress with graphs, Adjustable rest timer, Sync data with Health app and Strava, Body measurement tracking

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GymBook Pro · Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| GymBook Pro · Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Timer+ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Themes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Export | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assistant | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cloud | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bronze ・ Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| +Exercises ・ Feature | $5.99 | one-time |
| Silver ・ Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold ・ Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Platinum ・ Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| GymBook Pro · Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Excellent workout tracking
- 🔓 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 📊 Comprehensive data and progress tracking
- 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Cumbersome weight/rep selection
- 📚 Limited exercise catalog (some missing)
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between workouts
- 📈 Confusing progress graph visualizations
- 🔍 Lack of search/filter options for exercises

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Workout data sometimes recorded on wrong day

**Requested features**

- Add ability to copy/duplicate workouts
- Implement calendar view for workout history
- Allow manual entry of weights/reps instead of scrolling
- Integrate body measurement tracking and progress graphs
- Add more pre-made workout templates and routines


### Training Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/training-note/id1556189168)

Easily log your training volume with customizable categories and exercises. Track progress with monthly reports and charts. Premium features offer extended reporting, daily summaries, and an interval timer.

**Highlights:** Log training volume, Customizable categories/exercises, Weight x reps, reps, distance, duration logging, Monthly reports with charts, Interval timer (Premium), Export CSV/JSON (Premium)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GymBook ・ Strength Training free?

GymBook ・ Strength Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Training Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GymBook ・ Strength Training or Training Note?

Training Note is rated higher. GymBook ・ Strength Training averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Training Note averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do GymBook ・ Strength Training or Training Note have ads?

Neither GymBook ・ Strength Training nor Training Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GymBook ・ Strength Training or Training Note?

GymBook ・ Strength Training ships an update weekly, and Training Note every 9 days. Most recently, GymBook ・ Strength Training was updated on October 15, 2026 and Training Note on October 15, 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.*