# GymBook vs My Workout Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: GymBook at 4.8 against My Workout Notebook's 4.0. GymBook 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 10) 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 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. My Workout Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

GymBook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GymBook 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'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 ships an update weekly, My Workout Notebook daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GymBook | My Workout Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymbook-workout-tracker-and-log/id650113307/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-workout-notebook/id6760568459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 398 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymbook-workout-tracker-and-log/id650113307)

Log, create, and analyze your gym workouts with a minimalist interface. Features over 50 exercises with animations, customizable workout plans, and detailed performance tracking. Syncs with Apple Watch, Health app, and Strava.

**Highlights:** Create custom workouts with pre-loaded or custom exercises, Log sets, weight, and reps with fast logging options, Track progress with interactive line, donut, and radar charts, Sync data with Apple Watch, Health app, and Strava, Time rests with an adjustable timer, Track body measurements and progress, Export logs as XML and CSV

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GymBook Pro · Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| GymBook Pro · Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Timer+ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Export | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assistant | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cloud | $3.99 | one-time |
| +Exercises ・ Feature | $5.99 | 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 free?

GymBook 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 or My Workout Notebook?

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

### Do GymBook or My Workout Notebook have ads?

Neither GymBook nor My Workout Notebook shows ads.

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

GymBook ships an update weekly, and My Workout Notebook daily. Most recently, GymBook was updated on November 9, 2026 and My Workout Notebook on October 31, 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.*