Barley vs MyFitNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Barley
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Barley is no-frills workout tracking app for serious lifters. **Features** - Exercise library - Create custom exercises - Barbell plate convenience calculator - 4 different 1 rep max calculators to choose from - Personal Record (PR) tracking for weight, reps, and volume - RPE tracking - Timed exercises - Workout statistics - Workout history - Customer rest timers (including the ability to have RPE-specific rest timers)
MyFitNotes
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MyFitNotes is a simple, powerful workout tracker designed for serious lifters and casual gym-goers alike. KEY FEATURES: - Track Any Exercise β Log weight & reps, bodyweight reps, timed exercises, and cardio (distance + time). Choose from 33 built-in exercises or create your own. - Personal Records β Automatic PR detection for weight, reps, and estimated 1RM (Brzycki formula). Never miss a milestone. - Workout Plans β Create reusable workout templates. Load a plan to start your session instantly. - Analytics & Insights β View muscle heatmaps, exercise trends, volume charts, and 1RM leaderboards across custom time ranges. - Body Measurements β Track weight, body fat, and other measurements over time with visual progress charts. - Rest Timer β Configurable rest timer with sound notification between sets. - Workout History β Browse past workouts, view detailed logs, and export your data as CSV. - Backup & Sync β Automatic backups (local + Google Drive). Encrypted backup support for privacy. - Clean Design β Material 3 interface with light/dark mode and dynamic colors. Built for lifters who want a no-nonsense training log without subscriptions or ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Barley at fortnightly against MyFitNotes's every 2 months. MyFitNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barley ships an update fortnightly, MyFitNotes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and May 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barley | MyFitNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | No Translation Layer LLC | Pankaj Jangid |
In-app purchases
Barley
No in-app purchases
MyFitNotes
No in-app purchases





