Gym Note Plus vs Interval Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gym Note Plus
Effortlessly transform your workout notes into a structured fitness journal. Automatically track exercises, weights, sets, and reps from your shorthand entries. Visualize your progress with insightful graphs and celebrate personal records.
- Automatic workout logging from notes
- Progress tracking with graphs
- Personal record (PR) tracking
- Offline functionality
- Support for various workout splits
- Imperial and metric unit support
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Your workout notes, turned into real training data. Type your session the way you already do: "bench 225lbs - 8,8,6". Gym Note Plus reads it and builds a structured log with exercises, weights, sets and reps. No tapping through menus between sets. No scrolling through exercise lists. 2,366 lifters already log this way. "I literally just use it like a notes app, and it automatically turns everything I log into actual data so I can see my progress." WRITE IT YOUR WAY - Type freeform gym notes in your own shorthand - Any split, any routine, any exercise - lbs and kg detected automatically - Warm-up sets, drop sets, failure, AMRAP, supersets and giant sets - Templates for the sessions you repeat STILL USE A PAPER LOGBOOK? Keep it. Take a photo of the page when you're done and the app converts your handwriting into a full workout log. Your gym notebook stays in your bag and your numbers end up on your phone. "Love it, lets me use my logbook in the gym, once I'm done snap a photo and upload it to the app and I can see my stats" SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Graphs for estimated 1RM and volume - Automatic PR tracking - Last-session view, so you know exactly what to beat for progressive overload - A workout journal that charts itself BUILT FOR THE GYM FLOOR - Offline-first: log with no signal and it syncs when you're back online - Available in 13 languages WHO IT'S FOR Lifters who already write their workouts down, whether that's in a notes app, a lifting notebook or a training diary, and want the numbers without changing the habit. Gym Note Plus won't write your program or tell you what to train. It records what you did and shows you where it's going. "This has definitely become a vital part of my workout routine." GYM NOTE PLUS PRO - Unlimited note translations (notes and photos turned into logs) - Longer notes - Full workout history - Unlimited templates - Data export Free to start. No credit card required. https://www.gymnoteplus.com/
Interval Timer
This app provides a highly customizable interval timer for various workout types, including HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. It offers clear audio cues, background operation, and workout history tracking to help users structure their exercise sessions effectively.
- Customizable interval timers
- Full-screen color-coded display
- Audio cues and alerts
- Background operation
- Workout history and statistics
- Pre-set templates for routines
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The ultimate interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training, MMA, boxing, strength workouts, cardio sessions, stretching routines, and more. Designed to be simple, powerful, and reliable—whether you’re training at home, at the gym, or outdoors. Create fully customizable timers, stay focused with clear audio cues, and keep your workouts running smoothly in the background. Perfect for athletes, trainers, and anyone who wants a seamless way to structure work and rest periods. FEATURES: - Full-screen, color-coded display for easy visibility from any distance. - Templates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training and other routines. - Combine multiple interval timers for complete workout control. - Voice cues and alerts that speak interval names. - Runs in the background while you use other apps or lock your device. - Playlist and music support during your workout. - Save your custom timers as reusable templates. - Continue listening to audio guides even when the app is minimized. CUSTOMIZABLE OPTIONS: - Number of sets - Work time and rest time - High and low intensity intervals - Warm-up and cool-down durations - Pause during rest - Auto-lock control - Timer sounds and volume - Rounds, cycles, and repeat counts - First interval selection (high or low) - New set sound or vibration alerts WORKOUT HISTORY & TRACKING: Automatically save your completed workouts. View detailed statistics and progress history. Repeat previous workouts without reconfiguring anything. SUBSCRIPTIONS & IN-APP PURCHASES: The app offers optional in-app purchases and subscription plans that unlock premium features and advanced customization options. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited once a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy: https://intervally-app.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://intervally-app.web.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gym Note Plus at 17 against Interval Timer's 3. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Gym Note Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Interval Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Gym Note Plus against 4.7 for Interval Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Note Plus has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Gym Note Plus ships an update every 5 days, Interval Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gym Note Plus | Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (17 ratings) — better | 4.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOSHUA SAMUEL IBBOTSON | AVA Consult |
Customer experience
Gym Note Plus
Interval Timer
In-app purchases
Gym Note Plus
- Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Pro Annual$39.991 Year
- Gym Note Plus Lifetime$99.99
Interval Timer
- Pro Access - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Access - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Access - Yearly$9.991 Year
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- Pro Access - Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro Access - Lifetime$19.99







