Minimal Workout vs MyFitNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Minimal Workout
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CUSTOMIZABLE WORKOUTS WITH AUDIO GUIDANCE This app provides 7-minute workout routines with customization options and voice guidance for exercising without looking at your screen. MODIFICATION OPTIONS You can modify any workout by removing exercises, adding new ones, or changing their order using drag-and-drop. Exercise duration can be adjusted from the default 30 seconds to any length. Break periods are also adjustable from the default 10 seconds. You can create new workouts from scratch by adding exercises one at a time. Custom workouts get a name and description that you write. Any workout can be duplicated to create variations without rebuilding from scratch. Set default timing for all exercises, then override those defaults for specific movements needing different duration. Configure how many times a workout repeats automatically. VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS The app speaks each exercise name before it begins, giving you time to get into position. During exercises, it provides countdown updates at intervals you configureβevery 10 seconds, every 5 seconds, or other frequencies. At the end of each exercise, the app counts down the final seconds individually: "5, 4, 3, 2, 1, rest." Between exercises, it announces rest period duration. You can adjust countdown frequency and final countdown duration independently. Exercise name announcements can be turned off. AUDIO-ONLY OPERATION Exercises like planks require horizontal positioning facing the floor. Looking at a phone breaks proper form. Push-ups, mountain climbers, and similar movements have the same constraint. Voice guidance provides all necessary information through audio, so you maintain proper positioning throughout exercises without checking remaining time visually. MINIMAL VISUAL DISPLAY The screen shows current exercise information including name, description, and remaining time. A progress list shows all exercises, marking completed, active, and upcoming movements. Progress counters display your position numerically. These visual elements can be toggled on or off. Three typeface options are available. WORKOUT ORGANIZATION Custom workouts appear in the list with preset workouts. You can reorder this list using drag-and-drop. Edit mode allows modifying workout names and descriptions. Custom workouts can be deleted. Preset workouts can be hidden via settings. PRIVACY, NO ACCOUNT NEEDED, NO DATA COLLECTED All data is stored locally on your device. No account required, no personal information collected, no internet connectivity needed after download.
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: Minimal Workout at every 2 days against MyFitNotes's every 4 months. 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.
Minimal Workout ships an update every 2 days, MyFitNotes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minimal Workout | MyFitNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tactam LLC | Pankaj Jangid |
In-app purchases
Minimal Workout
No in-app purchases
MyFitNotes
No in-app purchases
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