Comparison

Liftly vs GymNotes

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

Head to head
About

Liftly

Features
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Liftly β€” A workout log that keeps you in the zone Stop losing focus just to take notes. Liftly is a minimal workout log built to make training smoother β€” with Timer β†’ Log β†’ Review in one simple flow. Whether you train at the gym or at home, Liftly helps you record each set quickly, check your previous performance, and stay consistent without friction. Built for people who want to β€’ log workouts quickly β€’ see previous weight and reps before the next set β€’ manage rest time without switching apps β€’ keep training consistent Key features β€’ Quick logging Start fast and record each set with a simple flow β€’ Previous workout at a glance See your last weight and reps instantly β€’ Built-in rest timer Manage rest time without leaving the workout screen β€’ Progress charts Track your performance over time β€’ Workout history Review what you did and when Free / Pro β€’ Free: includes ads β€’ Pro: removes ads and enables cloud sync, so you can keep your records across devices No account is required to get started. Your data is stored locally on your device, with cloud sync available in Pro.

About

GymNotes

Features
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GymNotes is a clean and minimalistic workout tracker with rich functionalities built for people who want to plan better, log every set, and see real progress over time. Create workout plans or start an empty workout anytime. Add exercises from a searchable library, build your own custom exercises, and track weight, reps, or duration with kg/lb support. GymNotes also gives you a full view of your training history and progress. Review completed workouts, edit saved sessions, and explore statistics like streaks, workout frequency, volume, sets, reps, duration, muscle group distribution, neglected muscle groups, exercise rankings, detailed exercise performance, and plan usage. Features: - Detailed analytics for workouts, muscle groups, exercises, and plans so you can see your progress and how you’re getting stronger over time - Workout history with editable completed sessions to track consistency, review past performance, and measure improvement - Log strength and cardio workouts with set completion tracking for accurate progress tracking - Create, edit, reorder, and update workout plans as your training evolves - Start workouts from saved plans or build empty workouts on the fly - Search exercises by name or muscle group, and create custom exercises to match your training style - Built-in timer and stopwatch with workout timer notifications to keep your sessions moving Some of these features are only available with a Pro subscription. Privacy: https://aziri-dev.github.io/gymnotes-legal/privacy Terms: https://aziri-dev.github.io/gymnotes-legal/terms

Screenshots

Liftly4 screens
GymNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GymNotes at none against Liftly's shown. Liftly's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Liftly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GymNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liftly ships an update every 5 days, GymNotes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Liftly versus GymNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiftlyGymNotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKOYA TAMURAANDY AZIRI

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Liftly

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Pro14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Muscle360 Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Muscle360 Pro (Annual)$14.991 Year
2 purchases

GymNotes

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Liftly free?
Liftly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymNotes free?
GymNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Liftly or GymNotes have ads?
Liftly shows ads; GymNotes does not.
Which is updated more often, Liftly or GymNotes?
Liftly ships an update every 5 days, and GymNotes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Liftly was updated on November 9, 2026 and GymNotes on November 5, 2026.

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