# GymBook ・ Strength Training vs My Workout Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: GymBook ・ Strength Training at 4.8 against My Workout Notebook's 4.0. GymBook ・ Strength Training also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). My Workout Notebook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GymBook ・ Strength Training sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. My Workout Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

GymBook ・ Strength Training holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GymBook ・ Strength Training has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of My Workout Notebook'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, My Workout Notebook daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GymBook ・ Strength Training | My Workout Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymbook-strength-training/id650113307/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-workout-notebook/id6760568459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 393 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appwise GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/646751787) | [Diwash Mani Paudel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880925997) |

## 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


### My Workout Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-workout-notebook/id6760568459)

This app helps you log and track your fitness routines with a gamified approach. Earn experience, level up, and unlock achievements as you consistently train. It offers a progress dashboard and customizable themes to keep you motivated.

**Highlights:** Log workouts with sets, weight, reps, and notes, Automatic personal record detection, Daily quests and weekly challenges, XP, levels, and titles for consistent training, Workout streak tracking, Progress dashboard with lifetime stats, Unlockable cosmetic themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GymBook ・ Strength Training free?

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

### Is My Workout Notebook free?

My Workout Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GymBook ・ Strength Training or My Workout Notebook?

GymBook ・ Strength Training is rated higher. GymBook ・ Strength Training averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while My Workout Notebook averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GymBook ・ Strength Training or My Workout Notebook have ads?

Neither GymBook ・ Strength Training nor My Workout Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GymBook ・ Strength Training or My Workout Notebook?

GymBook ・ Strength Training ships an update weekly, and My Workout Notebook daily. Most recently, GymBook ・ Strength Training was updated on October 29, 2026 and My Workout Notebook on October 9, 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.*