Plainlift vs SugarNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Plainlift
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The simple workout log that works 100% offline. Free. No account. No ads. No subscription. Plainlift is a super simple gym tracker: open it, log your sets, close it. No sign-up screens, no social feed, no cloud sync. Your workouts are stored only on your phone. LOG A SET IN SECONDS Track sets, reps, weight and notes with as few taps as possible. Less time on your phone, more time under the bar. ROUTINES YOU CAN REUSE Save templates for Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, full body or your own split, and start them with one tap. HUNDREDS OF EXERCISES A built-in exercise library organized by muscle group, with demos. Missing one? Add a custom exercise in seconds. SEE YOUR PROGRESS PRs, volume trends and training consistency on one simple dashboard. YOUR FULL HISTORY, ALWAYS FREE Every workout and every lift's history, searchable anytime. Nothing expires and nothing is locked behind a paywall. WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET No signal in the basement gym? Doesn't matter. Plainlift works fully offline. BACK UP ON YOUR TERMS Export your full history to a file and restore it on any phone. FEATURES โข Simple, fast workout logging (sets, reps, weight, notes) โข Workout templates and routines (PPL, splits, custom) โข Large exercise library plus custom exercises โข PR tracking and progress charts โข Full workout and exercise history โข 100% offline, no account required โข Local backup and restore โข Free, no ads, no subscriptions Simple. Offline. Yours. Download Plainlift and start lifting. Privacy Policy - https://beast.byteform.co/legal/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service - https://beast.byteform.co/legal/terms-of-service/
SugarNote
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SugarNote is a simple and elegant tracking app for people who need to manage their blood glucose. You can manage blood glucose readings, HbA1c records, meals, exercise status, medication reminders, and blood glucose check reminders all in one place. By recording what you ate the previous day and whether you exercised, SugarNote helps you review possible reasons behind changes in your blood glucose more easily. Key Features: - Record and review blood glucose by date - Track HbA1c records - Log previous-day meals, exercise status, and cause notes - Save meal photos - Blood glucose check reminders - Medication reminders - Supports Korean, English, and Chinese SugarNote does not replace medical diagnosis. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health condition or treatment. This app offers an auto-renewable subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plainlift at none against SugarNote's 1. SugarNote's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SugarNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Plainlift asks for nothing beyond the download.
Plainlift ships an update every 5 weeks, SugarNote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plainlift | SugarNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TinyByte Labs LTD | Moon gu Lee |
In-app purchases
Plainlift
No in-app purchases
SugarNote
- SugarNote Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month









