Comparison

GymNote vs Sinclair Weightlifting Tracker

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

Head to head
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

About

Sinclair Weightlifting Tracker

Features
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Built specifically for Olympic weightlifters, powerlifters, and serious strength athletes, Sinclair is the ultimate no-nonsense barbell tracking app. Leave the bloated, subscription-heavy workout apps behind. Sinclair provides exactly what you need to track your core lifts, measure your true relative strength, and prepare for competition. Designed to be fast and completely offline, Sinclair works instantly—even in basement gyms with no WiFi. CORE LIFT TRACKING - Dedicated Logbook: Quickly log your Snatch, Clean & Jerk, Back Squat, Front Squat, and Deadlift sessions with a clean, dark-mode interface designed for chalky hands. - Automatic PR Detection: Never lose track of your heaviest lifts. The app automatically recognizes new Personal Records and updates your dashboard. - Progress Visualization: View your strength gains over time with interactive line graphs for every exercise. OFFICIAL SINCLAIR CALCULATOR - Calculate your exact Sinclair score using the official International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) formula. - Automatically scales based on your logged bodyweight and gender constants to give you your true pound-for-pound strength metric. SINCLAIR PRO (One-Time Purchase) We hate fitness subscriptions as much as you do. Upgrade to Pro with a single, one-time in-app purchase and unlock lifetime access to our advanced lifting calculators: - Visual Plate Calculator: Type in your target weight and instantly see a visual rendering of exactly which colored plates to load on your 15kg or 20kg barbell. - Meet Attempt Planner: Enter your goal 3rd attempt, and let the app calculate your optimal Opener (90%) and Second Attempt (95%), complete with the exact kilogram jumps needed between lifts. - Percentage Warmup Generator: Type in your working weight to instantly generate a mathematically sound warmup progression from the empty bar up to your working sets. - Export to CSV: Own your data forever. Export your entire lifting history directly to Apple Numbers, Excel, or share it with your coach. PRIVATE & SECURE Your lifting data is yours. Sinclair requires no account creation, no email sign-ups, and no internet connection. Everything is stored locally and securely on your iPhone. Focus on the lift. Let Sinclair handle the math. Download now. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GymNote4 screens
Sinclair Weightlifting Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

GymNote and Sinclair Weightlifting Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. GymNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sinclair Weightlifting Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GymNote versus Sinclair Weightlifting Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymNoteSinclair Weightlifting Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHerman BjørheimAISHA AMBER IRFAN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymNote

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

Sinclair Weightlifting Tracker

One-time1
  • Sinclair Weightlifting Tracker Pro$6.99

Questions

Is GymNote free?
GymNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sinclair Weightlifting Tracker free?
Sinclair Weightlifting Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymNote or Sinclair Weightlifting Tracker have ads?
Neither GymNote nor Sinclair Weightlifting Tracker shows ads.

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