# GymPaper vs Gym Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Notes at none against GymPaper's 3. GymPaper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GymPaper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gym Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

GymPaper ships an update fortnightly, Gym Notes every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GymPaper | Gym Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Size | 76 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erik Reuter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870336843) | [Aaron Meier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505323410) |

## What reviewers say

### GymPaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gympaper-workout-tracker/id6758020183)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GymPaper Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| GymPaper Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| GymPaper Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### Gym Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-notes/id6799124778)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GymPaper free?

GymPaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gym Notes free?

Gym Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GymPaper or Gym Notes have ads?

Gym Notes shows ads; GymPaper does not.

### Which is updated more often, GymPaper or Gym Notes?

GymPaper ships an update fortnightly, and Gym Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, GymPaper was updated on November 13, 2026 and Gym Notes on November 13, 2026.

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