Comparison

Gym Notes & Rep Tracker vs Method

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

Head to head
About

Gym Notes & Rep Tracker

Log your strength training sessions with detailed set tracking and historical data. Plan workouts, record every lift, and review your progress with insightful charts and a 1RM calculator. Organize exercises and gain advanced insights with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Workout planning and creation
  • Detailed set logging (weight, reps)
  • Training history and progress charts
  • 1RM calculator
  • Exercise organization and guidance
  • Advanced statistics with Pro subscription
Features
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A clearer plan for every workout. Build a routine that fits your week, record each set and keep your training history in one place. Flame helps you focus on the session in front of you and see what you have done before. PLAN YOUR NEXT SESSION Choose a workout program or create your own. Arrange exercises, set your target sets and reps, and have your plan ready before you get to the gym. LOG EVERY SET Record weight and reps as you train. Check your previous workout, manage rest between sets and keep barbell, dumbbell, machine and bodyweight sessions together. SEE YOUR TRAINING HISTORY Review completed workouts, training volume and personal records. Charts and the 1RM calculator help you put changes in context over time. KEEP EXERCISES ORGANIZED Browse exercise guidance, see the muscles involved and keep the details of your routine easy to find. FLAME PRO A subscription unlocks advanced statistics and training insights. Questions or feedback? sean@teamspinoff.com Privacy: https://flameworkout.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://flameworkout.com/terms

About

Method

This app allows users to create custom strength and cardio training programs, log workouts with detailed metrics, and track progress with advanced analytics. It integrates with Apple Health and offers offline functionality for uninterrupted logging.

Highlights
  • Custom workout program creation
  • Detailed workout logging (sets, reps, weight)
  • Cardio workout integration with Apple Health
  • Advanced training analytics
  • Offline workout logging
  • Rest timers with Lock Screen support
Features
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Method is a workout planner and gym tracker for athletes who prefer to direct their own training. Build structured strength and cardio programs, organise the week ahead, and keep an accurate record of every session in one place. PLAN BEYOND TODAY Create your own training programs and schedule strength or cardio sessions across the week. Adjust the plan as your training develops without losing the history behind it. LOG WITHOUT LOSING MOMENTUM Record sets, reps, weight, RIR, notes and supersets with previous performance close at hand. Rest timers continue on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. When reception drops out, Method keeps working offline and syncs when you are connected again. KEEP CARDIO IN THE SAME RECORD Bring supported runs, rides, rows and other workouts from Apple Fitness, Apple Watch and apps connected to Apple Health into Method. Cardio completed in Method can be written back to Apple Health when you choose. UNDERSTAND WHAT CHANGED Review your training history and advanced analytics across strength and cardio. Method keeps the evidence organised so you can make better decisions about what comes next. METHOD PRO Unlock advanced analytics and your complete training history with a subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Service: https://methodapp.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://methodapp.net/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gym Notes & Rep Tracker4 screens
Method4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gym Notes & Rep Tracker at none against Method's shown. Gym Notes & Rep Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Gym Notes & Rep Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Method sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Gym Notes & Rep Tracker against 5.0 for Method. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Notes & Rep Tracker ships an update every 3 days, Method every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Gym Notes & Rep Tracker versus Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Notes & Rep TrackerMethod
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSihyun KimCooper Rae

Customer experience

Gym Notes & Rep Tracker

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

Method

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

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Gym Notes & Rep Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly2 variants$59.991 Year
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  • Flame Pro Yearly Offer1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$74.99
  • Lifetime Pro$179.99
3 purchases

Method

Subscriptions2
  • Method Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Method Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Method Pro Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Gym Notes & Rep Tracker free?
Gym Notes & Rep Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Method free?
Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gym Notes & Rep Tracker or Method?
Gym Notes & Rep Tracker and Method are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Gym Notes & Rep Tracker or Method have ads?
Method shows ads; Gym Notes & Rep Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Gym Notes & Rep Tracker or Method?
Gym Notes & Rep Tracker ships an update every 3 days, and Method every 5 days. Most recently, Gym Notes & Rep Tracker was updated on November 7, 2026 and Method on November 5, 2026.

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