Comparison

JimNotes vs RestIQ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JimNotes

Features
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JimNotes is the AI powered workout tracker for people who log workouts in notes. Speak or type naturally. JimNotes transforms your gym notes into structured logs, clean charts, and searchable workout history. Ask questions like “When was the last time I benched 225?” or “Show my squat progress this year” your AI fitness log delivers instant answers. Key Features: - AI Workout Notes → Structured Logs
Turn freeform workout notes into clean, organized exercise logs, no rigid forms or manual entry. - Voice-Powered Logging
Log workouts hands-free with natural speech—perfect for mid-set or between lifts. - Natural Language Entry
. Type or dictate just like you would in Apple Notes. JimNotes understands abbreviations, typos, and gym slang. - Progress Charts from Your Notes
 Instantly see trends in your lifts, volume, and consistency—no spreadsheet skills required. - Searchable Workout History. 
Find any past session by exercise, date, or weight lifted. Ask AI questions like “Show my last 10 bench press workouts.” - Works for Strength & Cardio
From heavy squats to morning runs, JimNotes logs and tracks all your training. - Workout Planning Made Easy. 
Review past sessions to plan your next workout with confidence. - Perfect for Gym Journal Users
. Upgrade your notebook, Apple Notes, or Google Docs logs without losing flexibility. Why JimNotes? JimNotes is built for lifters, gym goers, and fitness enthusiasts who want the freedom of notes with the power of a workout tracker. Ditch rigid templates. Log your workouts your way and let AI do the rest. Whether you’re lifting heavy, hitting cardio, or doing strength training, JimNotes gives you the fastest, smartest way to track progress, stay consistent, and crush your goals. Download JimNotes today, log smarter, not harder.

About

RestIQ

This app automatically times your rest periods between gym sets using your phone's motion. It displays timers on your lock screen and dynamic island, offering haptic and chime cues. Track overtime and review workout summaries.

Highlights
  • Automatic rest timer detection
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island display
  • Haptic and chime rest cues
  • Overtime rest tracking
  • Custom rest presets
  • Workout summary
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RestIQ automatically starts your rest timer between sets: Put your phone down to lift, then pick it up when you're done. RestIQ detects when you pick up your phone and starts your rest timer automatically, so you never have to stop and start a stopwatch between sets. Once your timer finishes, RestIQ keeps counting until you actually place your phone down. Live on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island: Your rest timer stays visible without needing to keep the app open. Watch the countdown in the Dynamic Island, and pause, reset, skip, or start your next set right from the Lock Screen. It keeps running even when your phone is in your pocket. Never guess your rest again: Automatic set & rest detection: put your phone down to train, pick it up to rest. Overtime tracking: see exactly how much you exceed your target rest by. Custom rest presets: set the exact rest time you want and switch between presets on the fly. Haptics & chime: get a clear cue the instant your rest is up, without staring at the screen. Workout summary: review your sets and rest times after every session. Rest smarter. Train harder. RestIQ Pro: Unlock RestIQ Pro with a monthly or yearly subscription. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your device's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tryrestiq.com/privacy

Screenshots

JimNotes4 screens
RestIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RestIQ at none against JimNotes's 1. JimNotes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JimNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RestIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JimNotes versus RestIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJimNotesRestIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy SisonSami Juma

In-app purchases

1 purchases

JimNotes

One-time1
  • 10 Credits$0.99
None

RestIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JimNotes free?
JimNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RestIQ free?
RestIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JimNotes or RestIQ have ads?
Neither JimNotes nor RestIQ shows ads.

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