Comparison

GainsLog vs GymNotes

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

Head to head
About

GainsLog

This app provides a science-based system for building muscle and strength. It creates personalized workout plans, tracks progress with adaptive weight targets, and offers accountability features to keep users consistent.

Highlights
  • Personalized guided program builder
  • Progress tracking with visible improvements
  • Momentum tracking and session streaks
  • Adaptive weight targets
  • Set, rep, and PR tracking
  • 100+ exercises
Features
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You workout. But does it show? GainsLog gives you a proven system to build a physique people notice. No guesswork, no research, no planning. You show up, put in the work, and follow the program. We take care of everything else. Built for lifters who want to look like they lift, without wasting months on the wrong exercises or random routines. GainsLog picks the program, sets the targets, and tracks your progress so you can focus on one thing: lifting. WHY GAINSLOG? - You show up, we handle the rest: A guided program builder creates your plan based on your schedule, experience, and goals. - Progress you can actually see: Strength moves faster than muscle. GainsLog makes every improvement visible so you feel it working from week one. - Accountability built in: Momentum tracking, session streaks, and clear targets keep you consistent. WHAT YOU GET: - A personalized program with smart progression built in - Set, rep, and PR tracking that takes two taps - Adaptive weight targets that push you forward every session - 100+ exercises, prioritizing machines and movements that build an aesthetic physique It won't be long before your friends start asking you for advice. Terms of use: https://gainslog.com/legal#terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://gainslog.com/legal#privacy-policy

About

GymNotes

Features
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GymNotes is a clean and minimalistic workout tracker with rich functionalities built for people who want to plan better, log every set, and see real progress over time. Create workout plans or start an empty workout anytime. Add exercises from a searchable library, build your own custom exercises, and track weight, reps, or duration with kg/lb support. GymNotes also gives you a full view of your training history and progress. Review completed workouts, edit saved sessions, and explore statistics like streaks, workout frequency, volume, sets, reps, duration, muscle group distribution, neglected muscle groups, exercise rankings, detailed exercise performance, and plan usage. Features: - Detailed analytics for workouts, muscle groups, exercises, and plans so you can see your progress and how you’re getting stronger over time - Workout history with editable completed sessions to track consistency, review past performance, and measure improvement - Log strength and cardio workouts with set completion tracking for accurate progress tracking - Create, edit, reorder, and update workout plans as your training evolves - Start workouts from saved plans or build empty workouts on the fly - Search exercises by name or muscle group, and create custom exercises to match your training style - Built-in timer and stopwatch with workout timer notifications to keep your sessions moving Some of these features are only available with a Pro subscription. Privacy: https://aziri-dev.github.io/gymnotes-legal/privacy Terms: https://aziri-dev.github.io/gymnotes-legal/terms

Screenshots

GainsLog4 screens
GymNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GymNotes at 15.1 against GainsLog's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. GainsLog sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and GymNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GainsLog ships an update every 11 days, GymNotes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GainsLog versus GymNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGainsLogGymNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCARL MIKAEL OSSIAN HEMPELANDY AZIRI

In-app purchases

5 purchases

GainsLog

Subscriptions5
  • GainsLog Premium Weekly14 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Gains Premium14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • GainsLog Premium Yearly Offer$29.991 Year
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  • GainsLog Pro Yearly Offer$39.991 Year
  • Gains Premium$49.991 Year
2 purchases

GymNotes

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is GainsLog free?
GainsLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymNotes free?
GymNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GainsLog or GymNotes have ads?
Neither GainsLog nor GymNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GainsLog or GymNotes?
GainsLog ships an update every 11 days, and GymNotes every 2 weeks. Most recently, GainsLog was updated on September 12, 2026 and GymNotes on September 18, 2026.

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