Gym Note Plus vs FlickerSense
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/
FlickerSense
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FlickerSense turns your iPhone into a professional light analyzer. Detect invisible flicker, measure brightness, and check color temperature — all in seconds. Many artificial lights flicker at frequencies invisible to the eye but potentially harmful to your health. FlickerSense uses 240 FPS camera technology to detect flicker up to 120 Hz, helping you identify problematic lighting anywhere you spend time. ▸ DETECT INVISIBLE FLICKER • Measure flicker frequency up to 120 Hz • Detect 100 Hz (50 Hz AC) and 120 Hz (60 Hz AC) flicker • See flicker intensity percentage • Identify potentially problematic lights ▸ MEASURE LIGHT QUALITY • Brightness in lux • Color temperature in Kelvin • Melanopic blue light analysis (Premium) • Personalized recommendations ▸ EASY TO USE • Point your camera at any light source • Get instant, detailed results • Standard or high-precision modes • No account required — works offline ▸ PRIVACY FIRST • All data stays on your device • Camera never recorded or stored • No tracking or advertising ▸ FREE FEATURES • Unlimited scans • Flicker, brightness & color temperature • 7-day scan history • Optional research contribution ▸ PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited history + iCloud sync • Trends & analytics with charts • Locations with GPS mapping • Workplace compliance (EN 12464-1, OSHA, WELL) • Before/after scan comparisons • Export as CSV or PDF • Smart recommendations WHY CHECK YOUR LIGHTS? Flickering lights can cause headaches, migraines, eye strain, and difficulty concentrating. Common sources include LED bulbs, fluorescent tubes, dimmable lights, and cheap LED products. WHO IS FLICKERSENSE FOR? • People with eye strain or headaches at work • Those with migraines or photosensitivity • People with autism, ADHD, or sensory sensitivity • Parents, office workers, designers • Lighting professionals TECHNICAL DETAILS • 240 FPS capture for precise measurements • 120 Hz detection limit (Nyquist frequency) • FFT analysis for accurate frequency detection DISCLAIMER FlickerSense is not a medical device. Results are estimates based on camera analysis. Consult healthcare professionals for medical concerns. support@ephyrtech.com https://landing.ephyrtech.com/privacy-policy/ https://landing.ephyrtech.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gym Note Plus at 16.0 against FlickerSense's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 FlickerSense sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Gym Note Plus | FlickerSense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOSHUA SAMUEL IBBOTSON | EphyrTech OÜ |
In-app purchases
Gym Note Plus
- Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Pro Annual$39.991 Year
- Gym Note Plus Lifetime$99.99
FlickerSense
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$22.99









