Comparison

Barley vs MyFitNotes

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

Head to head
About

Barley

This app helps serious lifters track their strength training progress. It offers a comprehensive exercise library, custom exercise creation, and detailed performance metrics like PRs and RPE.

Highlights
  • Exercise library
  • Custom exercise creation
  • Plate calculator
  • 1 rep max calculators
  • PR tracking
  • RPE tracking
  • Workout statistics
Features
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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)

About

MyFitNotes

Features
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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 — Log weight & reps, bodyweight reps, timed exercises, and cardio (distance + time). Choose from 33 built-in exercises or create your own. - Personal Records — Automatic PR detection for weight, reps, and estimated 1RM (Brzycki formula). Never miss a milestone. - Workout Plans — Create reusable workout templates. Load a plan to start your session instantly. - Analytics & Insights — View muscle heatmaps, exercise trends, volume charts, and 1RM leaderboards across custom time ranges. - Body Measurements — Track weight, body fat, and other measurements over time with visual progress charts. - Rest Timer — Configurable rest timer with sound notification between sets. - Workout History — Browse past workouts, view detailed logs, and export your data as CSV. - Backup & Sync — Automatic backups (local + Google Drive). Encrypted backup support for privacy. - Clean Design — Material 3 interface with light/dark mode and dynamic colors. Built for lifters who want a no-nonsense training log without subscriptions or ads.

Screenshots

Barley4 screens
MyFitNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Barley at fortnightly against MyFitNotes's every 4 months. MyFitNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barley ships an update fortnightly, MyFitNotes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Barley versus MyFitNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarleyMyFitNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNo Translation Layer LLCPankaj Jangid

In-app purchases

None

Barley

No in-app purchases

None

MyFitNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barley free?
Barley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyFitNotes free?
MyFitNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barley or MyFitNotes have ads?
Neither Barley nor MyFitNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barley or MyFitNotes?
Barley ships an update fortnightly, and MyFitNotes every 4 months. Most recently, Barley was updated on October 30, 2026 and MyFitNotes on October 24, 2026.

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