Comparison

RepNote vs GymNote

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

Head to head
About

RepNote

This app offers a streamlined approach to logging exercises, tracking sets, and managing your daily fitness schedule. It helps you stay focused on your workouts with a clean design and allows you to record personal bests for various activities.

Highlights
  • Log exercises, sets, and reps
  • Track daily workout schedules
  • Create recurring workouts
  • Edit routines easily
  • Record personal bests
  • Clean and uncluttered interface
Features
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RepNote makes tracking your workouts simple. No distractions. No clutter. Just your fitness journey — clearly organized and easy to follow. Stay focused on what matters: your workouts. RepNote’s clean design helps you log exercises, track sets and reps, and see exactly what’s on your schedule each day. Create recurring workouts, edit routines on the fly, and stay consistent without overthinking it. And when it’s time to push your limits, RepNote’s Personal Records page lets you track your best lifts, longest runs, and fastest times — all in one place. Lift. Track. Repeat. Terms of Use: https://www.parishcode.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.parishcode.com/privacy

About

GymNote

Effortlessly log your weightlifting sessions with voice or text input. Track every rep, set, and personal record with detailed analytics and progress insights. Stay motivated with goals, streaks, and automatic session management, all without needing an account.

Highlights
  • Voice and text workout logging
  • Automatic PR detection
  • Instant last-session comparison
  • Muscle activation tracking
  • Progress and volume analytics
  • Offline functionality
  • Workout export and backup
Features
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Track every rep, set, and PR with a workout logger built for speed. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned lifter, tracking has never felt this effortless. Log naturally with voice or text, browse exercises, or use guided forms. Your choice, your way. Stay consistent with goals, streaks, and stats. No account needed. Works offline. Three screens, nothing you don’t need. KEY FEATURES • Reuse Past Workouts Quickly load any previous session with a single tap and save structured routines like Upper Body for effortless repeat tracking. • Notes-Style Workout Logging Type workouts naturally in one line. GymNote understands formats like 3x12, 12x3, 12/10/8 (e.g. Bench 170lbs 5x5) • Guided Exercise Logging Log exercises the traditional way with a guided form. Tap to enter sets, reps, and weight quickly. • Smart Voice Logging Just say "dumbbell curl 15 reps 12kg" or speak naturally. • Smart Exercise Recognition Recognizes 320+ exercises with intelligent format detection for sets, reps, weights, drop sets, and mixed inputs. • Instant Last-Session Comparison and Next Targets Automatically shows your last lift after logging an exercise so you can compare weight, reps, and effort with your previous workout. • New Next Weight Suggestion See your next suggested weight automatically to help you progress in the gym. • Warm-Up Sets, Supersets & Drop Sets Log warm-up sets, group exercises into supersets, and track drop sets without extra setup or menus. • Muscle Activation Tracking Maps exercises to specific muscle groups with percentage activation (e.g. deadlift: hamstrings, glutes, back). • Progress & PR Analytics Detects personal records, compares early vs recent workouts, tracks trends, streaks, and long-term progress. • Volume Insights with Real-World Context Turns total session volume into relatable comparisons to make progress feel tangible. • Quick Notes & Annotations Add simple notes to sets or workouts for cues, form reminders, or anything custom. • Automatic Session Management Sessions start automatically, track duration, calculate volume, and save without manual steps. • Smart Hints That Disappear Helpful guidance on first use, then quietly fades away once you’ve learned the flow. • My Training Page Track your goals, body measurements, progress photos, and personal notes all in one organized space. • Advanced Search & Filtering Fast exercise search, workout history filters, and flexible sorting to find anything quickly. • Export & Backup Options Export workouts as text, CSV, or JSON. Supports smart imports with merge or replace logic. • Shareable Workout Cards for Social Media Generate clean, aesthetic nworkout cards straight from your post-workout screen and share your progress anywhere. No accounts. No setup. Works offline. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Free: GymNote is free to use. You can log workouts, track basic stats and PRs, and see 8 past workouts. Pro: Unlock unlimited saved workouts, advanced stats, backups, productivity features and much more. Plans: $2.99 per month $29.99 lifetime (one-time purchase) Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Apple ID Subscriptions. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://serious-wrist-e7c.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-GymNote-2d9f1afd45fd80218801ff011321f15e?source=copy_link

Screenshots

RepNote3 screens
GymNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GymNote at every 2 days against RepNote's every 2 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. RepNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GymNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RepNote against 5.0 for GymNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepNote ships an update every 2 weeks, GymNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
RepNote versus GymNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepNoteGymNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChase ChapmanHerman Bjørheim

Customer experience

RepNote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GymNote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RepNote

Subscriptions2
  • RepNote Monthly$2.991 Month
  • RepNote Annual$12.991 Year
2 purchases

GymNote

Subscriptions1
  • GymNote Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • GymNote Pro – Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is RepNote free?
RepNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymNote free?
GymNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RepNote or GymNote?
RepNote and GymNote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do RepNote or GymNote have ads?
Neither RepNote nor GymNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RepNote or GymNote?
RepNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and GymNote every 2 days. Most recently, RepNote was updated on October 6, 2026 and GymNote on October 1, 2026.

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